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UK Insurers, Banks Must Be Transparent About Data Collection or Face New Rules: UK Regulator
Britain's banks and insurers must take the lead in spelling out how they will use data collected from customers or they could face new rules, Financial Conduct Authority Chair Charles Randell said on ...
One Factor Behind U.S. Traffic Fatality Surge: Parents Who Text With Kids in Car
There has been a historic surge in U.S. traffic fatalities over the last four years as more drivers use their phones to respond to texts or scroll through Instagram feeds. Even parents can't keep ...
Executives On The Move at Hippo and Everest Insurance
California-based InsurTech Hippo hired two new executives and appointed two additional board members. Everest Re Group's Everest Insurance has a new Chief Claims Officer, who was promoted from ...
Markel Hires Ex-Chubb Exec Cox as Part of Leadership Revamp, With Focus on Growth
Markel Corporation is bringing on a former Chubb executive as part of a broader revamp of its leadership structure to boost growth and increase products and services. Robert Cox will join Markel in ...
Motel 6 Resolves Suit Alleging It Improperly Provided Guest Lists to U.S. Immigration Agents
Motel 6 has agreed to settle a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit claiming it violated the privacy of Hispanic guests by providing guest lists to U.S. immigration authorities to aid in law ...
Nationwide, Munich Re Contribute to Next Insurance’s New $83M Financing
Next Insurance raised $83 million in a new financing round, money it said will fuel its continued U.S. expansion as a full-service digital insurance carrier focused on the small business market. "Our ...
H1 2018 Generated $7.4B in New Catastrophe Bond Issuance: PCS
Catastrophe bond issuance for the 2018 first half failed to reach the record levels hit over the same period a year ago. The result was still positive and noteworthy, according to a new report from ...
Mobile Phones Are Somewhat Less Risky for Drivers Than Texting
A new study gives a relative break to those drivers who talk on a mobile device while driving versus their peers who text. The finding: People who text while driving are six times more likely to be ...