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Munich Re, Swiss Re Part of FEMA’s New $1M Reinsurance Launch for NFIP Risks
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is turning to the likes of Swiss Re and Munich Re for its first reinsurance program to help manage catastrophic costs from its debt-ridden National Flood ...
Three Google Self-Driving Vehicles Involved in Arizona Crashes
Google says three of its self-driving vehicles were involved in crashes in the Phoenix, Ariz. metro area in August. The California-based company says its drivers were manually controlling the ...
Lloyd’s of London Already Planning to Shift Some Businesses to EU
The Lloyd's of London insurance market is already working on plans to move some business to the European Union, aiming to be ready for the shift as soon as Britain starts divorce proceedings from the ...
Hartford Reportedly Working With JPMorgan to Unload Annuity Runoff Biz
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. to see if the insurer can find a buyer for Talcott Resolution, the unit that includes U.S. variable annuities, ...
Wireless Sensors to Detect Human Emotions Coming Soon: MIT Researchers
What if your computer or smartphone could tell if you're happy or sad? A new device developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology can detect a person's emotions using wireless ...
How Has the Global Terrorism Landscape Changed in the 15 Years Since 9/11?
Although the history of terrorist atrocities may stretch back through the decades, it was that sunny September day at the start of a new millennium that seemed to define a new era in terrorism. ...
Gamma Iota Sigma Presents 45th Annual International Conference
The next generation of insurance industry professionals will be gathering next week as Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) presents its 45th Annual International Conference. Fifty colleges and universities will ...
Slower-Growth Surplus Lines Still P/C Industry Bright Spot: A.M. Best
It looks like diversification and keeping your balance sheet solid has gone a long way for the surplus lines market. These practices will likely be the sector's saving grace in the months ahead, A.M. ...