Industry News
British Parliament Gives May OK to Begin Brexit Process; Sterling Drops
Sterling fell to an eight-week low against the dollar and the basket of currencies measuring its broader strength on Tuesday, hit by fears of prolonged political jousting over the terms of Britain's ...
Insurers Garner Record-High Satisfaction Grades
Those uppity InsurTech startups might want to take note: About one of every 15 U.S. homeowners insurance policyholders files a claim each year, and these claimants are now giving insurers their ...
Ireland Alleges Unfair Competition for Post-Brexit Financial Firms
Ireland has complained to the European Commission that it is being undercut by rival centers competing to host financial firms looking for a European Union base outside London after Brexit. Last ...
EU May Force UK to Wait Until June for Start of Brexit Talks
The European Union is considering forcing the U.K. to wait until June for formal negotiations to begin on the terms of Brexit, eroding the time Prime Minister Theresa May has to land a deal, ...
The Hartford, Allstate Among World’s Most Ethical Companies
The Hartford and Allstate both made a list of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2017. This marks the ninth year The Hartford has received the designation from the Ethisphere Institute, experts in ...
China Drives 2016 Insurance Premium Growth: Allianz
Global insurance premium reached more than $3.8 trillion in 2016 — a new record high — and China appears to be a factor behind much of the growth, according to new projections from Allianz ...
Cities Propel Past Central Governments in Race to Curb Climate Change
Cities from Oslo to Sydney are setting goals to curb climate change that exceed national targets, causing tensions with central governments about who controls policy over green energy and transport ...
Travelers Grabs UK Small Biz Online Insurance Broker for $490M
The Travelers Companies will snatch up Simply Business from Aquiline Capital Partners LLC for $490 million, a deal that gives it an online insurance broker with a focus on the small business market. ...