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Wilson Promoted to CEO of Markel Insurance; Vice Chair Markel to Retire
Markel Group said early Monday that Simon Wilson is the new chief executive officer of Markel Insurance. Markel Insurance includes the company's primary underwriting businesses of Markel Specialty, ...
Aon’s President Andersen Steps Down; CEO Case Assumes Additional Role of President
Insurance broker Aon plc announced that Eric Andersen has transitioned from his role as president to serve as a senior adviser to Greg Case, CEO of Aon, through June 2026. The role of president now ...
Chubb Combines Lower Middle Market and Digital Small Business Units
Global insurer Chubb announced the creation of a new division within its North America Middle Market organization, combining its Lower Middle Market and Digital Small Business divisions into a single ...
Verisk: Catastrophe Claims in Q4 Double on Late Hurricane Activity
A significant rise in claims from hurricanes rather than winter storms was to blame for a 36 percent increase in total fourth-quarter 2024 claims. A new report from Verisk Analytics found catastrophe ...
Florida Luxury Rental Car Theft Ring Busted
Several arrests were announced in conjunction with an auto theft ring responsible for stealing more than 80 cars, according to a joint announcement last week by the the Florida Department of Law ...
Nation’s Bridges at Risk if Congress Allows Bigger Trucks: Study
A new study highlights the risks connected to congressional proposals that would allow heavier tractor trailers on highways causing major damage to the nation's local bridges if enacted into law, ...
Government Agencies Warn Businesses About Rising Medusa Ransomware Attacks
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme. Since February, Medusa developers and affiliates have hit more than 300 ...
U.S. Mid-Atlantic on Alert as Powerful Storms Sweep Over Region
Another round of storms swept into the eastern U.S. from Lake Erie to Florida on Sunday after a deadly track of tornadoes and severe weather knocked out power to ...
