International
UK Insurer LV= Discloses Exclusive Talks With Bain Capital About Possible Sale
UK insurance company Liverpool Victoria said it's in exclusive talks with Bain Capital LP over a potential deal. The company, known as LV=, began a strategic review in June that included the ...
COVID-19 Fallout Creates Need for More Resilient Workforce, Fewer Employee Risks
COVID-19 has creating a new urgency to build a more resilient workforce and reduce the risks employees face with economic disruptions, according to a new report from Zurich and the University of ...
Delta Gears Up as Year’s 25th Named Storm
Energy companies on Monday began evacuating offshore oil platforms as the 25th named storm of the year formed in the Caribbean and was forecast to move into the Gulf of Mexico and threaten the Gulf ...
Former AXA XL Exec Will Lead QBE’s International Arm
A former AXA XL executive joined QBE Insurance in a major leadership role. Jason Harris will have the title of chief executive officer, International Division, which includes European Operations. He ...
Pandemics Now Trump Climate Change as Top Insurance Industry Worry
Pandemics became the top concern for insurance professionals this year as the COVID-19 crisis roils the industry worldwide. Infectious diseases and pandemics were ranked as the most significant risks ...
Insurers Win Bid to Prevent Consolidation of COVID-Related Business Interruption Lawsuits
A panel of federal judges has decided against consolidation of hundreds of lawsuits seeking coverage for coronavirus-related business interruption claims against major national insurers Travelers, ...
Tesla Autopilot Earns Low Driver Engagement Score in European Safety Rating
Tesla Inc's Autopilot has ranked sixth in 10 driver assistance systems evaluated in a European safety assessment, scoring low on its ability to keep drivers engaged. The Tesla Model 3's Autopilot ...
Executives On The Move at Everest Re, AXIS Insurance and Argo Group
Two former executives from Chubb and SCOR are joining Everest Re Group in C-level roles. AXIS Insurance brought on four experienced underwriters who will work for its U.S. Management Liability team. ...