Executives On The Move at AXIS and Marsh
A Swiss Re veteran is joining AXIS Capital Holdings' AXIS Re to lead its North America division. Marsh created a new position in the aviation practice of its Marsh JLT Specialty arm.
AI and Bionic Eyes Poised to Be the Latest Wildfire Risk Reduction Tools
On a tower in the Brazilian rain forest, a sentinel scans the horizon for the first signs of fire. Only these eyes aren't human. They don't blink or take breaks, and guided by artificial intelligence ...
No-Deal Brexit Will Be Unstoppable: Johnson’s Top Aide
Lawmakers will be unable to stop a no-deal Brexit on Oct. 31 by bringing down Britain's government in a vote of no confidence next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide has advised, ...
Higher Claims Dampen Berkshire Hathaway’s Insurance Underwriting Profit
Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday said its quarterly operating profit fell more than analysts expected, as weakness in insurance underwriting, a slowing economy and trade woes weighed on the ...
The Latest Launches From Starr and Travelers
A division of Starr Insurance Companies debuted a distribution channel to sell coverage that benefits small federal government contractors. Many customers for The Travelers Companies Inc. will now be ...
Persian Gulf Liability Risks Force BP to Avoid Sending Tankers
BP Plc, the British oil giant that had to shelter one of its tankers in the Persian Gulf this month in fear it could be targeted by Iranian forces, is avoiding sending ships to the region after ...
UK Consumers Urged to Lodge Claims for Mis-Sold Loan Insurance
Britain's financial complaints body encouraged consumers on Friday to lodge claims for mis-sold loan insurance ahead of an Aug. 29 deadline, despite criticism from some banks that a majority of the ...
Allianz’ PIMCO Helps Boost Insurer’s Q2 Profit
Allianz SE got a boost from bond giant Pimco in the second quarter as its main insurance businesses felt the pinch of low interest rates. Pacific Investment Management Co. attracted 23 billion euros ...
Ortega Becomes New Head of Chubb’s Overseas General Insurance Division
Chubb promoted one of its executives to a key position within its General Insurance division. Juan Luis Ortega has been named president, Overseas General Insurance and he will also have the title of ...