International
Regulator Warns Most Small UK Companies Lack Pandemic Insurance
Most insurance policies bought by smaller UK companies do not cover disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but those that do should make interim pay-outs quickly, a watchdog said on ...
Executives On The Move at Everest Re and Sompo Global Risk Solutions
Everest Re Group hired a new executive for its Global Markets division. Sompo Global Risk Solutions appointed a senior executive who will be based in Mexico.
Suddenly Everybody Wants Pandemic Cover
In the midst of this pandemic, insurance buyers and their brokers are looking for COVID-19 pandemic coverage, which is like buying property insurance when your house is on fire, according to Tracey ...
Doubts Remain Whether Postponed Olympics Will Be Held Even in 2021
As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday [April 10] he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year – even with the long delay. ...
Privacy Lawsuit Revived Against Facebook Over User Tracking
A federal appeals court on Thursday revived nationwide litigation accusing Facebook Inc of violating users' privacy rights by tracking their internet activity even after they logged out of the social ...
Italy’s Generali Plans Staggered Dividend Payout Despite Regulator Resistence
Italy's biggest insurer Generali on Friday said it would pay its 2019 dividend in two tranches, confirming a total payout of 0.96 euros per share, citing its strong capital position. The announcement ...
P/C Insurance Industry Is Least Affected by Coronavirus Pandemic: Standard & Poor’s
P/C insurance is the least-impacted industry by the coronavirus pandemic, at least so far, according to an analysis from S&P Global Market Intelligence. S&P compiled its analysis for March, ...
InsurTechs Focused on Structural Data, Vehicle Title Digitization Attract Financing
An American Family spinout raised $8 million in Series A financing that will help expand the reach of its residential and commercial property characteristic data and predictive analysis products. ...