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The Latest Launches From Starr Companies and Berkshire Hathaway’s GUARD Insurance
Starr Companies said it is debuting some new wrap-up coverage in Canada targeted to the construction industry. Berkshire Hathaway's GUARD Insurance Companies is now offering homeowners and personal ...
Expect More (Near) Record Cat Bond Momentum in 2018: Aon Securities
Aon Securities believes that the record catastrophe bond issuance reached in 2017 is not necessarily a one-time deal. The firm said it predicts issuance will follow a similar momentum in 2018. ...
VW Supervisory Board Seeks Inquiry Into German Automaker Diesel Fume Tests Involving Monkeys
Members of Volkswagen's supervisory board have called for an inquiry into tests in which monkeys were exposed to toxic diesel fumes, German media reported on Monday. The New York Times reported on ...
Despite Catastrophe Onslaught, Capital Market Still Bullish for ILS: Willis Towers Watson
The insurance linked securities sector is set for another year of growth as the market recovers from 2017's natural disasters, replaces lost capital and investors show mounting interest in ILS ...
Share Your Story: Sexual Harassment and the Workplace
From Hollywood to the corporate world, sexual harassment — the making of unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks — is drawing greater public scrutiny than ever before. Victims (mostly women) ...
Executives On The Move at CNA, RSA and Ping An Insurance
CNA appointed three executives to new positions within its Commercial Insurance unit. RSA's UK & International business named two executives focused on global and commercial risks. China's Ping ...
Lloyd’s CEO Beale Addresses Asia Growth, Cyber, Brexit During Bloomberg Interview in Davos
Lloyd's of London, the world's oldest insurance market, is experiencing year-on-year growth of 100 percent in some of its Asian markets, where growing economies are fueling demand for cover from the ...
U.S. Tax Cuts Will Test Bermuda’s Insurance/Reinsurance Model: Fitch
The Bermuda insurance/reinsurance model will be tested following U.S. tax forms and the continuing challenges of competitive market conditions, according to a report by Fitch Ratings. The cut in the ...