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Half of Working Adults Worried About Losing Their Jobs
More than half of working adults are concerned about losing their jobs in the next 12 months. However, two-thirds of workers believe they can learn the skills needed for the jobs of the future ...
PartnerRe Beefs Up Third-Party Capital Prominence, Hires Hughes to Lead Effort
A Hiscox veteran plans to join PartnerRe as the first-ever CEO of Third-Party Capital, and the unit will become a key component of the reinsurer's overall business strategy, the company said. Andrew ...
W.R. Berkley Q3: Strong Rate Hikes, Lower Net Income, Solid Combined Ratio
W.R. Berkley Corp.'s 2020 third-quarter financial results landed on the strong side despite a dip in net income and more COVID-19 losses, a result the company credits to rate hikes and underwriting ...
Business Interruption Cyber Risks Demand More Insurer Attention: ITC Global Discussion
Business interruption cyber risks demand more attention from insurers as globalization continues to worsen their impact, a panel of experts argued recently. BI coverage has drawn heightened attention ...
Six Insurers Drop UK Court Appeal Over COVID-19 Payout Ruling on Three Policies
Six insurers have decided not to appeal against a London High Court ruling that they were wrong to reject claims from holders of three business interruption insurance policies who have been pushed to ...
Swiss Re CEO Mumenthaler: InsurTech ‘Disruption’ Overhyped, China Ahead of the Pack
InsurTechs used to launch insisting they were insurance industry disruptors bringing new ways to bypass traditional players in bringing coverage to consumers. In reality, Swiss Re Group CEO Christian ...
The Latest Launches From MAPFRE and BHSI
MAPFRE is collaborating with a technology company to develop a new AI-based claims process for homeowners claims. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance said it has finalized proprietary Directors ...
Post-Brexit UK Financial Rules Will Need Tweaking to Stay Competitive: Study
Britain should tweak financial rules after full Brexit to keep London's financial hub competitive and deepen ties with growth markets in Asia, a think tank said in a study on Monday. Britain ...