U.S.
Federal Flood Insurance Program Wins Short Extension
Having failed several times to pass a $19 billion disaster aid bill with a federal flood insurance reauthorization provision by unanimous consent, the House of Representatives managed on Thursday to ...
U.S. D&O Premiums Inch Higher in 2018: A.M. Best
Directors & officers insurance written premiums rose slightly in 2018 after four previous years of stable numbers, A.M. Best said in a new market segment report. The line produced nearly $6.6 ...
The Latest Launches From Duck Creek Technologies/Roost, International Marine Underwriters and At-Bay
Duck Creek Technologies will offer Roost's telematics technology to its claims management software users. International Marine Underwriters beefed up its ocean cargo policy with new coverages and a ...
Brexit Uncertainties Trigger Sharp Drop in European Business Confidence
Uncertainty over Britain's departure from the European Union has triggered a sharp drop in business confidence in Europe over the past six months, a survey showed on Thursday. Only 50% of European ...
A Record? 500 U.S. Tornadoes in 30 Days
The U.S. has been rocked by 500 tornadoes in the past 30 days with a trapped jet stream in the atmosphere "stuck in neutral," the U.S. Storm Prediction Center said. In the past seven decades, only ...
Oklahoma Halts Policy Cancellations During Tornado Outbreak
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready on May 24 directed insurance companies to keep coverage in effect for storm victims for the next 30 days. The bulletin was issued following severe ...
Argo Group Annual Meeting Voters Endorse Company Board, but Challenge Executive Pay
Argo Group International Holdings ended up having a fairly routine annual meeting on May 24, after spending months fending off accusations of excessive spending and other abuses from an activist ...
Teva Settles Oklahoma Opioid Marketing Claims Before Trial for $85 Million
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. said on Sunday it had agreed to pay an $85 million settlement with the state of Oklahoma days before the company was set to face trial over allegations that it and ...