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Self-Driving Cars May Not Prevent Many U.S. Crashes After All
Self-driving cars, long touted by developers as a way to eliminate road deaths, could likely only prevent a third of all U.S. road crashes, an analysis of traffic accidents released on Thursday has ...
The Latest Launches From Root Insurance and Marsh/AXA XL
Root Insurance added homeowners coverage to its platform. Marsh and AXA XL are debuting a new usage-based policy that lets businesses meet a surge in demand for the same-day delivery of their ...
Proposed Pandemic Re Corp. Would Treat Small, Large Biz Interruptions Differently
Another proposed public-private partnership reinsurance program is being talked about to cover pandemic-related business interruptions, the leader of a reinsurance association said on June 2. The ...
P/C CEOs and Their Companies Pledge a Renewed Fight for Social Equality
Property/casualty insurers and their CEOs are pledging to help their communities and employees find a meaningful way forward after the Memorial Day death of George Floyd in Minneapolis that sparked ...
Church Mutual Plots Tentative Return to Offices Starting on Sept. 8
Church Mutual said it's planning a tentative employee return to its offices starting on Sept. 8, 2020. A number of pandemic-related safety protocols will be in play to help make it happen. Currently, ...
Hippo Continues Expansion With Plans to Acquire Spinnaker Insurance
The InsurTech Hippo plans to snatch up Spinnaker Insurance Company following a multi-year partnership. The deal is designed to help Hippo – a managing general agent focused on home insurance - ...
‘Catastrophe’-Level Insured Losses From Riots Could Rival Record
Rioting that erupted in cities across the United States after the Memorial Day death of George Floyd in Minneapolis may rival the 1992 Los Angeles riots to become the most costly civil disorder in ...
Some U.S. Salons, Gyms, Offices Requiring Coronavirus Liability Waivers Before Entering
As U.S. businesses reopen after weeks of pandemic lockdowns, many have been posting coronavirus disclaimers or requiring employees and patrons to sign waivers before entering. From hair salons and ...