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Ex-Google Executive’s Startup to Use AI to Forecast the Weather

A startup founded by a former Google executive aims to use artificial intelligence to improve weather forecasting, joining technology behemoths like Nvidia Corp. and Huawei Technologies Co. in an increasingly crowded field. Brightband has raised a $10 million series A …

Sir Charles Roxburgh Named Next Chair of Lloyd’s, Succeeding Carnegie-Brown

Lloyds of London, the re/insurance marketplace, announced that Sir Charles Roxburgh has been named its next chair, subject to regulatory approval. Sir Charles will take up the position on May 1, 2025, succeeding Bruce Carnegie-Brown after his eight-year term. Sir …

Washington Metal Fabricator Faces Felony in $340K Workers’ Comp Scam

A Washington man who claimed he was too injured to work while operating a metal fabrication shop faces a felony charge in an alleged $340,000 workers’ compensation scam. Travis Lee Johnson, 52, of Spokane Valley, pleaded not guilty recently to …

Report: Over 250,000 US Properties Have Repeated NFIP Claims

More than a quarter million U.S. properties have repeated claims for federal flood insurance, costing the National Flood Insurance Program billions of dollars in claims, according to new federal data compiled by the National Resources Defense Council. Four states account …

Families of 3 Construction Workers Killed in Baltimore Bridge Collapse to Sue

Three families of immigrant construction workers killed when Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was hit by the cargo ship Dali plan to challenge the attempt by the ship owner and operator to limit their liability for the …

Lockton Gets Regulatory Approval to Operate Reinsurance Brokerage in Colombia

Lockton, the Kansas City, Missouri-based insurance brokerage firm, announced it has received regulatory approval to operate a reinsurance brokerage business in Colombia. “Lockton’s continued growth in Latin America is bolstered by this expansion of our capabilities in Colombia,” said Andrew …

People Moves: Vantage Promotes Granda to Head of Political Risk and Credit; Miller Taps Rance From Price Forbes Re to Lead Reinsurance Strategy and Innovation

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the Bermuda-based re/insurer Vantage Group Holdings and the insurance broker Miller. A summary of these new hires follows here. Vantage Promotes Granda to Head of Political Risk and Credit Vantage Group …

Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Offers Syndicated Terrorism Cover for Fine Art & Specie

Mosaic Insurance, the Bermuda-based specialty insurer, has launched customized global terrorism and sabotage coverage for fine art and specie insureds, with syndicated capacity extending up to $215 million per risk. The new product offers coverage for physical loss or damage …

Japan’s Icom Investigates Radio Devices Carrying its Logo After Lebanon Blasts

Japanese radio equipment maker Icom Inc. said on Thursday that it was investigating the facts regarding news reports that two-way radio devices bearing its logo have exploded in Lebanon. Hand-held radios used by armed group Hezbollah detonated on Wednesday across …

Exploding Pagers in Lebanon Spur Theories on Sabotage Method

From the moment pagers began exploding across Lebanon Tuesday, theories began to circulate on how devices considered outmoded in much of the world were turned into dangerous weapons that killed several people and wounded almost 3,000. As Lebanon accused Israel …

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