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Allianz Restructures Global Commercial Insurance Unit as One Go-to-Market Business
Allianz Group announced it is restructuring its global commercial insurance segment as one go-to-market business under the trading name Allianz Commercial, which will encompass its Allianz Global ...
La Nina, Which Worsens Hurricanes and Drought, Is Gone
After three nasty years, the La Nina weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said ...
It has been said that the best advertisement for insurance is not having it (or not having enough of it)...
U.S. Acts To Stem Financial Fallout From SVB Bank Collapse; Depositors Made Whole
Silicon Valley Bank customers will have access to their deposits starting on Monday, U.S. officials said on Sunday, as the federal government announced actions to shore up deposits and stem any ...
SVB Collapse Explained: What Caused Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure?
SVB Financial Group Inc.'s shutdown and takeover by banking regulators on Friday can be traced to the U.S. Federal Reserve raising interest rates and souring the risk appetite of investors. Here is ...
Silicon Valley Bank Seized by U.S. Regulators
U.S. regulators rushed to seize the assets of Silicon Valley Bank on Friday after a run on the bank, marking the largest failure of a financial institution since Washington Mutual collapsed at the ...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Calls for Regulation of AI
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday called for regulation of artificial intelligence technology to ensure it does not hurt growth or become a national security risk, a departure from the ...
2022 In Review: It Was Bad
The year 2022 is in the books for most U.S. property/casualty insurers as the days tick down to statutory filing deadlines. Putting the numbers together, AM Best revealed just how bad the aggregate ...
Lloyd’s 2022 Underwriting Results ‘Strong’ Despite Bottom-Line Red Ink
Lloyd's reported an interim full-year 2022 loss before tax of $947.6 million (£800 million ) as a result of investment losses of approximately $3.6 billion (£3 billion). This compares to a profit ...