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Executives On The Move at XL Catlin and Willis Re
XL Catlin promoted a veteran executive to lead its Multinational Casualty Insurance segment. A Willis Re exec has moved up the ranks to become global deputy CEO. *** XL Catlin appointed James Barbuti ...
IoT May Be Factor in Soaring Cyber Attacks on Chinese Firms
Cyber attacks on Chinese companies have soared in the past two years, according to a survey, with new technologies that connect household items to the internet and allow them to receive and send data ...
U.S. P/C Insurance Industry Net Asbestos Losses Reach $100B Mark and Rising
Net ultimate asbestos losses for the U.S. property/casualty industry have risen once again. They're now at $100 billion, and that's $15 billion higher than the previous estimate. according to a new ...
Verisk Acquires Data/Analytics Firm MarketStance for Undisclosed Price
Verisk Analytics disclosed it has snatched up MarketStance, a well-regarded firm that provides property/casualty insurance companies, brokers and agents market intelligence data and analytics. ...
The Latest Launches From Philadelphia Insurance, CFC Underwriting and Elephant Auto Insurance
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. has enhanced its fine arts coverage for museums and other cultural institutions. CFC Underwriting is offering a new kidnap & ransom product. Elephant Auto Insurance is ...
Small Business Cyber Risk Awareness Rises: Zurich Survey
One way to reduce cyber risks is to boost awareness of them. In that regard, Zurich Insurance Group says, there has been big progress in terms of getting the word out among small and medium-sized ...
No Plan for Job Cuts in Zurich’s $1.5B Cost-Cutting Moves
Zurich Insurance Group AG raised its target for cost cuts and dropped plans to eliminate jobs as Chief Executive Officer Mario Greco overhauls Switzerland's largest insurer. The shares rose. The new ...
‘Unicorn’ Startups in the Crosshairs; New Risks Possible for D&O Insurers
Underwriters of directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance should keep an eye on the increased scrutiny of "unicorn" technology firms by aggrieved shareholders and securities regulators, ...