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Executives On The Move at Chubb and Marsh
Chubb Canada is getting a new president. Insurance broker Marsh announced named a new leader of its U.S. Life Sciences practice. *** John Alfieri will become the new president of Chubb Canada. ...
QBE Makes Pryce Interim CEO During Search for Replacement
QBE Insurance Group announced that Richard Pryce will assume the role of interim group chief executive officer while the search process for a permanent replacement is underway. The executive changes ...
Auto Insurance Claims Satisfaction Soars as Pandemic Reduces Accident Frequency: J.D. Power
Having fewer auto insurance claims during the coronavirus pandemic appears to have given insurers time to refine their customer experience and deliver higher higher quality claims service. According ...
Tesla’s Release of New ‘Self-Driving’ Software Draws Close Attention From U.S. Regulator
The U.S. auto safety regulator on Thursday said it was closely watching Tesla Inc's release of a software version intended to allow its cars to drive themselves, saying it stood ready to protect the ...
Swiss Re CEO Mumenthaler: InsurTech ‘Disruption’ Overhyped, China Ahead of the Pack
InsurTechs used to launch insisting they were insurance industry disruptors bringing new ways to bypass traditional players in bringing coverage to consumers. In reality, Swiss Re Group CEO Christian ...
Broker Startup Newfront Raises $100 Million
Digital brokerage startup Newfront said it has raised more than $100 million in venture financing it will use to fuel business growth and product development. Founders Fund and Meritech Capital led ...
InsurTech Root Plans to Raise Up to $604M in IPO
Automobile insurance startup Root Inc said on Tuesday it plans to raise as much as $604.1 million in its initial public offering on the Nasdaq, the latest in a line of insurers looking to tap the ...
Travelers Achieves Robust Q3; Net Income More Than Doubled
The Travelers Companies had a strong third quarter, reporting net income grew to $827 million, up from $396 million in the prior year quarter. An increase in the quarter's core income to $798 million ...