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U.S. Government Will Use Obscure Federal Bureaucracy to Handle COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Claims
Lost in the U.S. launch of the coronavirus vaccine is a fact most don't know when they roll up their sleeves: In rare cases of serious illness from the shots, the injured are blocked from suing and ...
Crash Victim Families Want U.S. to Reverse Approval Bringing Back Boeing 737 MAX Planes
The families of victims killed in two crashes by Boeing Co's 737 MAX want U.S. regulators to rescind approval for the planes to fly again, following a Senate report that raised concerns about the ...
Lemonade, 2020’s Best IPO, Could See Volatility When Insider Selling Restrictions Expire
The best-performing listing of 2020 is poised to enter the new year with extra volatility after insider selling restrictions expire this week. Insurance provider Lemonade Inc. is trading more than ...
W.R. Berkley Forms Bermuda-Based Special Purpose Reinsurer
W.R. Berkley Corp. announced the formation of Lifson Re Ltd., a special purpose reinsurer registered in Bermuda and licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Lifson Re has been capitalized with ...
Walmart Accused by U.S. Justice Dept. of Helping to Fuel the Opioid Crisis
The U.S. Justice Department sued Walmart Inc on Tuesday, accusing the retailer of fueling the opioid crisis in the United States and ignoring warning signs from its pharmacists, according to a court ...
Cyber Remains Viable for Insurers Even as Attacks Escalate
It could go down as one of the most significant cyber attacks yet. Russian hackers breached a number of U.S. government agencies and dozens of private businesses through a tainted update downloaded ...
Aon Says $30B Acquisition of Willis Towers Watson Remains on Track Despite EU Probe
Aon plc confirmed that the European Commission (EC) has initiated a review of the company's proposed $30 billion bid for Willis Towers Watson. Aon said the Phase II review is a common next step "for ...
Suspected Russian Hack of U.S. Government More About Espionage Than War
The suspected Russian hack of U.S. government agencies has led to heated rhetoric from lawmakers, with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin calling it "virtually a declaration of war" and U.S. Senator Marco ...