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PCI Recap: QBE NA CEO Sets Record Straight on Middle-Market Biz
The middle-market segment is a valuable component of the business of QBE North America, the chief executive officer said during a recent interview, putting to rest rumors that the segment is up for ...
Monsanto Resolves GMO Wheat-Related Farmer Lawsuits
Monsanto Co. said on Wednesday it reached a settlement with U.S. wheat farmers who sued the seed company over market disruption after unapproved genetically engineered wheat was discovered growing ...
RenaissanceRe’s CFO Will Also Assume COO Duties
RenaissanceRe Holdings is dealing with some changes in a few of its executive leadership slots. Executive Vice President and CFO Jeffrey Kelly will become chief operating officer but also continue as ...
Travelers CEO Discloses He Suffers From a ‘Neuromuscular Condition’
The Travelers Cos. Chairman and CEO Jay Fishman disclosed that he is suffering from a "neuromuscular condition" that might require a cane or other aids in the future to get around. At the same time, ...
Liberty Mutual: Most Parents Lack Extra Coverage For Play Dates
Most parents lack umbrella liability insurance for everyday routines such as carpooling and hosting other children in their homes, Liberty Mutual determined in a new survey. The auto and home insurer ...
World Bank May Help Indemnify Ebola Vaccine Makers
The World Bank may help indemnify Ebola vaccine makers in case any liabilities arise, as countries and international aid groups support drugmakers racing to develop preventions for the virus. ...
Hiscox Hires Lipuma to Run USA Financial Services Division
Hiscox announced that it has appointed Neil Lipuma as senior vice president for Hiscox USA. Lipuma will oversee the strategic direction, sales and marketing activities for the specialist insurer's ...
Primary, Excess Layer D&O Pricing Still Moving in Opposite Directions: Aon
Overall price declines for directors and officers liability insurance programs of publicly traded companies continue to be driven by excess-layer price drops, Aon's Financial Services Group concluded ...