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Tech Arms Race Favors Giant Commercial Carriers
Midway through a recent interview, the leader of a key business at The Hartford paused to ask a question relevant to executives at carriers that don't have 11-digit premium volumes or capital levels ...
Small Nuclear Power Projects May Have Big Waste Problems
A planned new generation of small nuclear reactors will create more waste than conventional reactors, while treatments to make some types of waste safe could be exploited by militants trying to ...
Insurance Premiums Surging for Ukraine War-Exposed Business
Insurance premiums are doubling or more for some aviation and marine business particularly exposed to the war in Ukraine, increasing costs for airline and shipping firms, industry sources say. Global ...
S&P Upgrades Fairfax Operating Subs to ‘A’; Outlook Stable
On Monday, S&P Global Ratings said it raised the financial strength ratings on the core insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. to "A" from "A-" with a stable ...
Can U.S. Gunmakers Be Liable for Mass Shooting?
An 18-year-old gunman stormed a Texas elementary school on Tuesday and killed 19 children and two teachers, reigniting a debate in the United States over gun control and the ...
Airbnb Beefing Up Guest Services With Satisfaction Guarantees, AirCover Protection
Airbnb Inc. on Wednesday revealed what it's calling its "biggest change in a decade." Beyond modifications to its user interface and nifty new bells and whistles, it's also addressing one of the ...
Russia-Ukraine a ‘Complex’ Situation for Insurance Industry: AIG CEO Zaffino
AIG CEO Peter Zaffino during the company's most recent earnings call provided analysts with some insight regarding insurance implications from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "We have not seen a ...
Multiple Marine Insurance Claims Expected From War in Ukraine: Allianz
Global insurers are expected to receive multiple marine insurance claims from ships damaged or lost as the conflict in Ukraine spills over into sea lanes, insurer Allianz Global Corporate & ...