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Zurich, Chubb Boost Cover for Controversial Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline
Major insurers Zurich, Chubb increased their insurance cover for a Canadian oil sands pipeline over the last year, Canadian regulatory filings show. The Trans Mountain pipeline, which ships types of ...
Commercial Insurance Rates Climb 14 Percent in Q1: Marsh
Global average commercial insurance prices increased 14% in the first quarter of 2020 – but the rate hikes were not due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to insurance broker Marsh in its ...
Allianz Solvency Ratio Dealt Disruption From COV-19 Crisis Costs
German insurer Allianz said on Tuesday that a key measure of capital may fall below the company's target floor level as it faces claims for disruption caused by the coronavirus crisis. Allianz, which ...
AIG Shareholders to Vote on Executive Pay Proposals
American International Group Inc faces a crucial test on Wednesday, when shareholders are to vote on whether the board of directors has adequately addressed their concerns about executive pay. ...
Travelers, Adapting to a COVID-19 World, Will Hire Hundreds of Key Tech Experts
Travelers said it is hiring hundreds of people before the end of 2020, a large number of which will be in the technology space to help the insurer conduct business virtually. The Hartford-based ...
Zurich’s Gerber, a Forward-Looking Former CEO, Has Died
Fritz Gerber, a legendary former leader of Zurich Insurance Group, has died. Gerber was 91. He passed away on May 10, 2020, according to the company, which did not disclose further details. "Fritz ...
NICB Makes Homeland Security Vet Glawe Its New CEO
A veteran leader at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former FBI officer is joining the National Insurance Crime Bureau as its new president and CEO. NICB hired David Glawe to lead the ...
Commercial Insurers Likely to Endure Major Losses Through Much of 2021: Fitch
While insurance rates have risen for nine consecutive quarters due to large catastrophe losses and accelerating claims inflation, Fitch Ratings expects that technical profits won't be seen until the ...