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Executives on the Move at BHSI, Canopius, Plymouth Rock, the Big I
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has appointed several claims executives to new roles within its North American region: Rob Romeo has been named head of Claims, North America. He has ...
Social Media Company Liability Draws U.S. Supreme Court Scrutiny
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether social media companies can be sued over targeted content recommendations, agreeing to hear an appeal from a family that says Alphabet Inc.'s Google bears ...
Opinion: Consumers Pay the Price as Regulatory Interference Drives Property Insurance Market Instability
Many states are facing a growing affordability and availability crisis in property insurance markets, and it's not just because of climate change. While climate change is leading to more severe and ...
Video Report: IJ Editor on the Ground in Fla. Near Fort Myers
Hurricane Ian killed at least 100 people in Florida and the Carolinas, according to news reports, and is estimated to have caused more than $60 billion in insured losses. Thousands of homeowners in ...
InsurTech Lemonade Launches in UK
Lemonade, the New York City-based insurer that is powered by artificial intelligence, has launched in the United Kingdom, following previous moves in France, Germany and the Netherlands. Founded in ...
National Flood Insurance Program Extended to Mid-December
Late last week President Joe Biden signed legislation passed by Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program's authorization to Dec. 16, 2022. "NFIP reauthorization is an opportunity for ...
Ian Insured Loss Estimates Rise: New High Over $60B
Between the time Tropical Storm Ian moved from Florida on Thursday evening and the time it centered as a post-tropical cyclone near Myrtle Beach, S.C., early on Friday night, damage estimates from ...
Judge Dismisses Mexico Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturers
A U.S. federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Mexican government against U.S. gun manufacturers arguing their commercial practices have led to bloodshed in Mexico. Judge F. Dennis ...