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InsurTechs to Watch (The Distribution Channel): Hyperion X
Hyperion X, might not fit some definitions of InsurTech, which typically refer to standalone startups backed by venture capital investors. But like startups that easily fall under the "InsurTech" ...
Executives On The Move at Everest Insurance and AmTrust Financial Services
Everest Insurance added four new executives to its Financial Lines Team as part of a broader expansion of the line. AmTrust Financial Services appointed a new Head of Litigation.
Argo Activist Shareholder Voce Seeks Special Meeting to Elect New Board Members
Activist shareholder Voce Capital Management LLC is renewing its fight with the board of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. This time, Voce is calling for a special meeting of Argo shareholders ...
MS Amlin Reorganizes Operation, Shifts Leadership
MS Amlin, the London-based insurer and reinsurer, is rolling out a new operating model and senior leadership team in response to the recent decision by its parent company, MS&AD, to reorganize ...
U.S. Prosecutors to Pursue Criminal Probe of 6 Pharma Companies Over Opioid Shipments
Federal prosecutors are investigating six pharmaceutical companies for potential criminal charges in connection with shipping big quantities of opioid painkillers that contributed to a healthcare ...
Global Temperature Jumps Could Bring ‘Wide-Ranging’ Consequences: U.N. Report
Global temperatures could rise sharply this century with "wide-ranging and destructive" consequences after greenhouse gas emissions hit record levels last year, international climate experts warned ...
German Museum Finds It Has No Jewel Insurance After $1B Theft
A day after burglars made off with priceless jewels from a German museum, pressure is growing on police to find the culprits. One big reason: The diamond-encrusted dagger, pearl necklace, and dozens ...
Good Leaders Celebrate Progress, Find Perspective in the Face of Failed Projects
Not every company project is successful. Good leaders remember to celebrate progress made and help their teams gain perspective about the bigger picture, according to a recent posting on the Lets ...
PURE, Soon to Join Tokio Marine, Hires AIG Vet as Chief Growth Officer
A veteran Chubb and AIG executive is joining the PURE Group of Insurance Companies as its chief growth officer. Jerry Hourihan will also be given the title of senior vice president. In his new role, ...