International
Cyber Security, Intergenerational Imbalances Among Swiss Re’s New Emerging Risks to Watch
Pandemic threats were once on the list of potential emerging risks facing the insurance industry and society. Now that this risk has materialized with the COVID-19 crisis, it is perhaps a good time ...
Insurers Distance Themselves From Controversial Australian Coal Mine Amid Global Backlash
Global insurance companies linked to Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Australia are distancing themselves from the controversial development, as pressure mounts on financial institutions to cut their ...
Planck Raises $16 Million for Data Platform; Nationwide Becomes an Investor
Nationwide, eyeing the possibilities with Planck's AI-driven commercial insurance data platform, joined the company's latest financing round. Planck recently raised $16 million in a Series B venture ...
Climate Change Appears Likely to Cause Extreme Waves, Coastal Damage
Climate change is expected to cause stronger storm winds that trigger more extreme waves and increase coastal damage in Australia, the Pacific and South America by the end of the century, new ...
Generali Looks at Strategic Options for Swiss Insurance Operations
Assicurazioni Generali SpA is exploring strategic options for its Swiss insurance operations, according to people familiar with the matter. The Italian company is working with advisers to study ...
The Latest Launches From AXA and At-Bay
AXA is teaming with a major university to provide a mental health resource for employees returning to work as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Cyber insurance startup At-Bay launched its excess Technology ...
Evertas, a Cryptoasset Insurer, Obtains Bermuda Operating License
Cryptoasset insurer Evertas secured a license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to start operating from the jurisdiction. Evertas' operations in Bermuda will now aim to start issuing policies for ...
Swiss Will Vote on Companies’ Global Liability for Rights Abuses
Swiss voters look set to get the final say on whether Swiss-based companies should be liable for human rights abuses and environmental violations in operations even outside Switzerland. As consumers ...