Specialty
Performance of Carmakers’ Pedestrian Detection Systems Varies Widely: IIHS
The performance of modern pedestrian detection systems varies widely between carmakers, with high-end luxury brands generally faring better and other models failing to recognize pedestrians ...
Executives On The Move at Beazley, Ascot and Chisel AI
Beazley hired two new executives charged with beefing up its U.S. commercial insurance operations, and a third focused on medical professional liability risks. Ascot appointed two individuals who ...
Munich Re America’s Levy: ‘Stable’ Expectations for the Future Reinsurance Market
Reinsurers are getting higher rates, and there's continued pressure on ceding commissions. But demand for reinsurance cover should remain stable even as prices increase, according to Munich Re ...
Ransomware Attacks Soaring as They Target IT Vendors and Their Clients
Ransomware attacks increased by 37 percent during the third quarter of 2019 compared to Q2, as cyber criminals target both IT vendors and their clients, according to data compiled by insurer Beazley. ...
Aon Moves Incorporation From Britain to Ireland Due to Brexit
Insurance broker Aon plans to move its parent company's jurisdiction of incorporation to Ireland from Britain due to Brexit, it said in a statement on Tuesday. New York-listed Aon will keep its ...
$170 Million Charge Takes Chunk Out of CNA’s Q3 Net Income
CNA Financial Corp. saw a significant drop in net income during its 2019 third quarter as the insurer took a $170 million charge and its P/C combined ratio ticked higher. CNA booked $107 million in ...
Wildfires, Blackouts and Business Interruption in Today’s California
It was only expected to happen a couple times a year -- and just as a last resort. That's what utility giant PG&E Corp. originally said 13 months ago when it outlined plans to stage mass ...
Two Ex-AXA XL Execs Join BHSI to Open France Casualty/Construction Office
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance hired two veteran executives from AXA XL to lead its new operation in France that underwrites casualty and construction insurance. Olivier Antiphon has been ...