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NYC Coast Confronts Higher Hurricane Risk Due to Climate Change: Study
Hurricanes could start flooding New York City's coastline as often as every 20 years due to the effects of climate change on sea-level rise and hurricane activity, scientists said on Monday. Water ...
$7B in Insured Losses: Karen Clark & Co.’s Hurricane Matthew U.S. Tally
Hurricane Matthew path of damage through coastal Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia, likely led to nearly $7 billion in insured losses, according to Karen Clark & Co. ...
North Carolina Suffering Deepens From Hurricane Matthew Damage
Flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew has displaced several thousand people in North Carolina, and authorities were helping more evacuate on Tuesday as swollen rivers threatened a wide swath ...
Second AIG Vet Joins Hamilton USA Exec Roster: Garceau Hired as COO
Hamilton Insurance Group's U.S. division is bringing on another former AIG executive to fill a major slot, its second major hire in two weeks. Michael Garceau will be the new chief operating officer ...
Lloyd’s, UK Bankers Warn of 2017 Brexit/British Exodus Risks
Top bankers warned on Tuesday they could start moving staff abroad as early as next year if there is no clarity on whether Britain will retain access to the European single market when it leaves the ...
Theranos Suit Alleges Dx Company Duped Investors About Tests, Performance
Theranos Inc. and founder Elizabeth Holmes were accused in a lawsuit of duping investors about the embattled medical-testing firm's performance and technology to raise about $100 million in funding. ...
Aon Expands Cyber Risk Advisory Abilities With Planned Stroz Friedberg Acquisition
Aon plc plans to snatch up a global cyber risk management advisory firm, a move that will allow the broker to beef up its services in a fast-growing sector of the business. An Aon subsidiary is ...
Hurricane Matthew Aftermath Leaves Hundreds Stranded in North Carolina Floods
Hundreds of people were rescued by boat and helicopter as floodwaters inundated North Carolina towns on Monday in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, and officials warned that life-threatening flooding ...