International
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. ...
UK Supreme Court Appeal Over COVID-19 Case Now Likely
Britain's markets regulator said on Wednesday it had failed to strike a deal with major insurers over prompt payouts to small businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic, dashing hopes that a ...
Amazon Warehouse Workers Injured More than Industry Average: Report
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Cryptocurrencies Increasingly Viewed as Risky by Financial Firms, Governments
Financial firms and governments overwhelmingly see cryptocurrencies as risky, a major survey found on Tuesday, with the potential for bitcoin and other digital tokens for use in money laundering and ...