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Lloyd’s Asia Launches Renewable Energy Consortium
Lloyd's launched a renewable energy consortium in response to the growing needs of the Asia-Pacific region and supporting countries, as they transition to greener energy, Lloyd's announced late last ...
8 Substances Added to Report on Carcinogens
Eight substances have been added to the Report on Carcinogens, bringing the total list to 256 substances that are known or reasonably anticipated to cause cancer in humans. These include a chronic ...
Hallmark Financial Calls Off IPO Plans for Specialty Commercial Biz
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced on Thursday that will no longer actively pursue a previously announced separation of its specialty commercial business segment and will not proceed with an ...
Does Workers Comp System Do Harm? Employers Seek Ways to Curb Lawsuits
Employers may be warming up to the idea that fighting some workers compensation claims and medical treatments can be counterproductive, and new emphasis should be placed on keeping injured workers ...
Insurers Sanlam and Allianz Exploring Strategic Options for Africa Businesses
JOHANNESBURG — African insurer Sanlam Ltd. said on Wednesday it was exploring "strategic alternatives" with Germany's Allianz SE for their respective African businesses, excluding Sanlam's home ...
National African American Insurance Association Charters 3 New Chapters
The National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) announced the chartering of three new chapters: Arkansas, Colorado and Los Angeles. The three new chapters join these 18 existing and ...
Holiday Theft Trends; Driver, Hauler Tips For Protecting Precious Cargo
Networking equipment, tequila and footwear were high on the list of thieves intercepting cargo shipments during the 2020 holiday season, Verisk's CargoNet reported yesterday. CargoNet also offered ...
Social Media a Key Driver of Political Risk in Emerging Markets: WTW
New technology such as social media has become a key driver of political risk in emerging markets, according to Willis Towers Watson's Political Risk Index Winter Update. The report notes that ...