Technology/Science
Allianz Expects Boost from Asia, Brazil, East Europe Markets and Cyber Liability, Energy Products
Allianz SE, Europe's biggest insurer, said markets such as Asia, Brazil and eastern Europe as well as products that protect against cyber risks will increase revenue at its industrial insurance unit. ...
Study Finds Higher Death Rate When Doctor Says Yes, but Insurer Says No
University of North Carolina researchers found patients who were denied or delayed insurance approval for bariatric surgery, despite being cleared by their medical team, had a mortality rate three ...
Cyber Attack ‘War Game’ Tests London Banks
A cyber attack by a foreign government on financial markets played out in one of London's historic halls on Tuesday in a "war game" simulation designed to test the city's defenses against online ...
Thus Far, 2013 Is Seventh Hottest Year, More Warming Expected: WMO
This year is the seventh warmest since records began in 1850 with a trend to weather extremes and the impact of storms such as Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines aggravated by rising sea levels, the ...
U.K. Fraud Office May Work with Spy Agencies to Fight Corporate Crime
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office will work more closely with spy agencies in an effort to crack down on corporate wrongdoing. "We are enhancing our intelligence capabilities in the fight against ...
Cloud, Device Security Lacking: Georgia Tech Analysis
As more businesses find their way into the cloud, few engage in security measures beyond those provided by the associated cloud storage firm, a new report from Georgia Tech notes. Even fewer seek ...
Insurance Store-in-a-Box Kiosks Launched by Tennessee’s Direct Auto
Kiosks allowing customers to purchase auto insurance policies in as little as five minutes are popping up in insurance offices in Tennessee, previewing a larger rollout that will put them in ...
Greenhouse Gas Volumes Reached New High in 2012: WMO
Atmospheric volumes of greenhouse gases blamed for climate change hit a new record in 2012, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. "For all these major greenhouse gases the ...