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Kemper CEO Southwell Plans to Retire Next Year; Replacement Search is On
Kemper Corp. disclosed that its CEO plans to retire next year, and the insurance holding company has already begun the process to search for his replacement. Donald Southwell also serves as the ...
BNSF Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails in North Dakota and Sparks Fire
A BNSF Railway train carrying crude oil derailed in North Dakota, setting several tank cars on fire and prompting the evacuation of nearby residents, U.S. and local authorities said. The Federal ...
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Swiss Re Sells Off All of Its Euro-Denominated Covered Bonds
Swiss Re AG, the world's second-biggest reinsurer, sold its holdings of euro-denominated covered bonds as the European Central Bank gobbles up the highly-rated debt. The company is the latest ...
Munich Re Loses $800M on Derivatives Contracts in Q1
Munich Re, the world's biggest reinsurer, took a 706 million-euro ($800 million) loss on derivatives contracts in the first quarter, caught off guard by a rally in stock markets. The majority of the ...
Allstate CEO Wilson Pledges Continued Esurance Ad Support
Esurance remains unprofitable for Allstate, four years after it snatched up the online auto and home insurance provider for $1 billion. At the same time, CEO Thomas Wilson remains optimistic about ...
FAA, Berkshire Hathaway to Partner on Commercial Drone Tests
The Federal Aviation Administration said it would work with two private U.S. companies to test commercial drones that can fly beyond an operator's line of sight, a precursor to sophisticated drone ...
ACE Aims For U.S. Middle Market With Expanded Excess Casualty Coverage
ACE Group is aiming for the U.S. middle market with the launch of expanded excess casualty coverage for companies with complex risk exposures. The insurer said its enhanced offerings will come ...
RSA Risks Investor Backlash over ‘Excessive’ Bonus for CEO Hester
RSA Insurance Group Plc may face a backlash from investors this week as Pensions & Investment Research Consultants Ltd. said Chief Executive Officer Stephen Hester's compensation was "excessive." ...