Specialty
Smith Is New CMO for Markel
Markel Corp. announced Wednesday that the company has created a new position—chief marketing officer—putting Thomas K. Smith in the role as of July 1. As CMO, Smith is responsible for business ...
Deadline Approaches for Aspen Shareholders on Endurance Proposals
With the target date for a vote on two governance proposals from Endurance Specialty Holdings approaching later this month, the ball is in the court of the shareholders of Aspen Insurance Holdings. ...
Uber, Lyft, Sidecar Toe-to-Toe With Insurers: State-by-State Analysis
The highly thought-of share-and-share-alike attitude considered a virtue by some has become fighting words between ridesharing companies and the insurance industry. "We try not to make it a battle," ...
Qian to Head Ironshore International’s New Hong Kong Office
Ironshore International announced the opening of an office in Hong Kong to build upon the company's presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The addition of the office demonstrates Ironshore's commitment ...
70% of Critical Infrastructure Providers Have Been Breached: Survey
According to new research from Unisys Corporation, nearly 70 percent of companies responsible for critical infrastructure have reported at least one security breach in the past 12 months. The survey ...
Ridesharing Lyft Blocked by NYC Restraining Order; Insurance Law Defiance Cited
New York officials say they've obtained a temporary restraining order against Lyft, the on-demand ride-sharing app, from operating in New York City. The attorney general's office and the Department ...
Ridesharing Services: Insurers Slow to Grab the Wheel to Offer Coverage
Ridesharing services are becoming increasingly popular among consumers looking for a more convenient alternative to taxis or other forms of public transportation. Tracking the demand upsurge, new ...
Chicken Producer, London Insurers Beak-to-Beak in Product Recall Battle
Foster Farms and its London insurers are facing off over the definition of "product recall" as the poultry producer seeks payment of $14.2 million in claims arising from a government-mandated ...