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Insurers Irked With Supreme Court’s Decision to Back Disparate Impact Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court said people who file housing-discrimination suits don't have to show they were victims of intentional bias, in a blow to lenders and insurers and a surprise legal victory for ...
Marsh: Federal Terrorism Reinsurance Renewal Reestablished Normalcy
In the wake of the brief lapse and then renewal of the U.S. federal terrorism reinsurance program in early 2015, Marsh has looked at the related risk insurance climate in a new report. The verdict: ...
Oklahoma Urgently Mulls Tougher Fracking Regs After Earthquake Spikes
A spike in earthquakes across Oklahoma is forcing the state's energy regulator to urgently consider tougher restrictions on drilling activity, a spokesman said on Wednesday, calling it a "game ...
Toyota Supplier: Autonomous Car Tech 15 Years From Full Launch
The technology to make cars fully autonomous probably won't be established until at least 2030, according to the top supplier for the world's biggest automaker. The auto industry will take ...
BHSI Unveils E&O Coverage For U.S. Insurance Executives and Employees
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is rolling out Professional First Insurance Company Professional Liability Insurance, which provides customizable coverage for U.S. insurance companies, ...
Scottsdale Insurance’s Tiepelman to Retire
Scottsdale Insurance Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide, announced Tuesday that Gary Tiepelman, SVP of contract and professional lines underwriting, will be retiring effective August 1. ...
Verisk Division, IMS Team On Insurance Telematics Initiative
Verisk Insurance Solutions is linking up with Intelligent Mechatronic Systems in a strategic alliance designed to tap into the growing use of telematics in property/casualty auto insurance. The deal ...
Swiss Re: Non-Life Insurance Premium Growth Still Misses Pre-Crisis Levels
Non-life insurance premium growth continued to improve in 2014, fueled by a stronger performance in advanced markets. But it still averages less than before the 2008 financial crisis, Swiss Re said ...