International
Travelers Grabs UK Small Biz Online Insurance Broker for $490M
The Travelers Companies will snatch up Simply Business from Aquiline Capital Partners LLC for $490 million, a deal that gives it an online insurance broker with a focus on the small business market. ...
Takata Sued by Nissan, Ford, BMW Over Faulty Airbag Losses
Nissan Motor Co., BMW of North America and Ford Motor Co. accused Takata Corp. of fraud in a lawsuit seeking to force the airbag manufacturer to cover losses they incur because of its faulty ...
Terrorism Reinsurance Fund in UK Wants to Add Cyber Cover
Britain's 6 billion pounds ($7.3 billion) terrorism reinsurance fund hopes to extend its cover to include cyber attacks on property, chief executive Julian Enoizi said. Pool Re, set up in 1993, acts ...
Brexit Deal Must Benefit UK and EU, Trade Association Argues
A Brexit trade deal needs to benefit both the UK and the EU – while protecting clients' access to the London insurance market, according to the London Market Group (LMG), an association ...
Luxembourg Is Benefiting as Financial Firms Plan for a Post-Brexit World
Luxembourg is becoming a serious contender among nations bidding for business to come their way after the U.K.'s exit from the European Union, as insurers, asset managers and financial-technology ...
The Latest Launches From Starr Companies, Willis Towers Watson, Allied World and More
Starr Companies launched new coverage designed for general contractors and related businesses who use drones as part of their operations. Willis Towers Watson released a new version of its pricing ...
Fiat Chrysler Pushes for Resolution of State/Federal Diesel Emissions Case
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is still trying to win U.S. approval to sell 2017 diesel models as the U.S. government decides whether to take legal action, Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on ...
EU Pushes to Save Paris Climate Change Agreement With More Diplomacy
EU foreign ministers on Monday said the bloc would strengthen diplomacy to promote the fight against climate change in the face of a possible U.S. exit from the Paris agreement. U.S. President Donald ...