COVID-19 News
RIMS Wants Attendees at Future Events to Provide COVID-19 Vaccination Proof
The insurance industry trade group RIMS now requires anyone attending its events in the coming months to provide they're fully-vaccinated for COV-19. RIMS said the requirement is effective ...
The Great Return: London’s Financial Workers Come Back to the Office
On the lower floors of HSBC Holdings Plc's Canary Wharf headquarters, the desks are filling up. Traders, salespeople and close support staff not currently in the office have been told they are ...
With the Delta Variant, Employees Are Wary About Returning to the Office
The COVID-19 Delta variant has damaged employee confidence in returning to the office. Approximately 42 percent of workers as of Labor Day weekend said they were worried about returning to the office ...
OSHA in the Spotlight With Biden’s Vaccine Plan
President Joe Biden's sweeping new vaccine requirements have Republican governors threatening lawsuits. His unapologetic response: "Have at it." The administration is gearing up for another major ...
Business Groups Muted About Biden Vaccine Mandates
Republicans on Friday vowed to fight U.S. President Joe Biden's new vaccine mandate covering big companies and federal employees, but business groups that often agree with them on issues like taxes ...
Lloyd’s Swings Into the Black With H1 Profit of Nearly $2B
Lloyd's of London reported pre-tax profit of £1.4 billion (US$1.9 billion) for the first half of 2021, compared to a £400 million (US$550.8 million) loss during H1 2020. The market's profit was ...
COVID-19 Claims Are Placing ‘Considerable Burden’ on Global Reinsurers
Global life and non-life insurance and reinsurance COVID-19 claims are approaching $50 billion, which has had a significant burden on reinsurers, according to Mike Van Slooten, head of Business ...
Workplace Vaccine Mandates to Surge by Q4: Willis Towers Watson Survey
More than half of U.S. employers could make vaccines mandatory for their workers by the fourth quarter, according to a new survey by insurance broker Willis Towers Watson. The survey, conducted Aug. ...