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Cyclone Debbie Causes Australia Mass Evacuations, Mine Closures, Catastrophe Declaration
A powerful cyclone tore into Australia's northeastern coast on Tuesday, forcing thousands of people to flee, shuttering coal to gold mines and prompting insurers to declare a catastrophe. Cyclone ...
Robots Could Steal 32% of UK Financial Services Jobs by 2030: PwC
Approximately 32 percent of existing UK jobs in financial services and insurance could be automated by robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) over the next 15 years, according to a new study by ...
XL Catlin Partners With Startupbootcamp InsurTech
Startupbootcamp InsurTech, the business accelerator that promotes insurance technology startups and corporate innovation, has formed a partnership with XL Catlin. The announcement comes as ...
EU May Introduce Passporting for Fintech Services
The European Commission could introduce EU passporting and lower regulatory requirements for financial technology firms, moves that could undercut London's leading position in "fintech" as Britain ...
The Latest Launches From Chubb, Liberty Mutual, Neon and More
Liberty Mutual now offers builder's risk coverage for large contractors, property owners and their brokers. AIG is drumming up interest for a new auto insurance telematics device with a safe driver ...
Lloyd’s Backs Coverage for Sellers Suspended From Amazon
Like many people who make their living selling stuff on Amazon.com, Rob Griffin is terrified of getting kicked off the site. Two years ago the Atlanta resident was suspended for selling a banned ...
EU Will Crack Down on States Luring Brexit-Impacted Businesses From UK
The European Commission is seeking to crack down on states using regulatory shortcuts to lure business from Britain and said on Tuesday it is considering a more powerful securities watchdog to ...
Google Pairs With Sister Company to Defend Election Groups Against Cyber Attacks
Google and sister company Jigsaw are joining forces to defend election organizers and civic groups against cyber attacks free of charge as the broader tech industry seeks to fend off criticism that ...