Industry News
NCCI Sees Workers Comp ‘Turbulence’ Ahead After Solid 2014
The workers' compensation industry had a pretty good 2014 in which its combined ratio improved for the third consecutive year, premium grew for the fourth consecutive year, and claim frequency ...
Insurers Launching Their Own VC Funds Need High Risk Tolerance: Novarica
In small but growing numbers, property/casualty and other insurers are launching in-house insurer accelerators or venture capital funds. Carriers must be clear on their ultimate goal and risk ...
Executives On The Move at Allianz, Ironshore, Guy Carpenter and JLT Re
We have a number of new executive appointments to tell you about at Allianz, Ironshore, Guy Carpenter and JLT Re. *** Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, which is part of Allianz Group, named ...
Billionaire John Paulson’s Hedge Fund Grabs $800M AIG Stake
Billionaire John Paulson's hedge fund firm bought a position in American International Group Inc. in the first quarter valued at $800 million at the end of March, in his latest bet on the insurance ...
MBIA’s Bond Insurance-Comeback Hampered by Puerto Rico Crisis
The risk of losses tied to Puerto Rico is clouding MBIA Inc.'s comeback in the resurgent business of guaranteeing state and municipal debt. After years of healing from the financial crisis that wiped ...
Integro Grabs U.K. Marine Broker Kite Warren & Wilson
Integro Ltd., an insurance brokerage and risk management firm based in New York City, has acquired London-based Kite Warren & Wilson Ltd., which specializes in marine hull & liability ...
Amtrak Train Crash Victims Limited by $200M Total Injuries Cap
There are many questions surrounding Tuesday's Amtrak crash. The amount of money victims could receive for injuries isn't one of them as federal law caps total rail-accident damages at $200 million. ...
Commercial Drones Enter the World of Risk: ISO Analysis
As drone technology and potential applications continue to expand, corporate leaders around the world are facing a difficult question: How can drones be used to grow their businesses without harming ...