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Swiss Re Warns Canada Is Unprepared for Climate Change-Spurred Hurricane Risks
Climate change is making hurricanes bigger and stronger, and it may soon push them farther north. Yet Canada's homeowners, businesses and insurers underestimate that escalating risk, according to one ...
Conti Ransomware Gang Has Struck 16 U.S. Health and Emergency Networks: FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that the same group of online extortionists blamed for striking the Irish health system last week have also hit at least 16 U.S. medical and first response ...
The Latest Launches From Chubb and Utica National
Chubb introduced a new insurance product for the lower middle market segment. Utica National Insurance Group is partnering with two companies to provide crisis public relations services to its school ...
Commercial Auto Tort Reform Bill Passes in Texas Senate
A bill that proponents say will help control abusive lawsuits against commercial motor vehicle operators following accidents has passed the Texas Senate. House Bill 19 would have a big impact on the ...
How to Get Niche Small Biz Insurance Products on Agents’ Radar
When you hear the words "niche business," do ghost kitchens, mobile beer trucks and CBD wellness shops come to mind? These are just a few of the new ideas that have gone from concept to growing new ...
Lemonade Makes Progress Building Its Brand, Spending Money to Make Money
Lemonade remains a money-loser, but the digital insurer continues to take steps toward building a sustainable business. One of those key areas is in advertising spend. In the company's Q1 2021 ...
Executives On The Move at CNA, USAA and Markel
CNA appointed a new General Counsel. USAA hired on a new Chief Data and Analytics Officer. Markel Corporation promoted a rising executive to the position of Managing Director, Global Cyber ...
Pandemic Has Had ‘Profound Impact’ on Women in Insurance: Accenture
COVID-19 has had a "profound impact on the productivity and well-being" of women working at U.S. insurance companies, according to new research from Accenture. In March, as part of its "Women in FS" ...