Verisk Expands Insurtech Solution OneXperience into Commercial Insurance March 5, 2020 Insurance data analytics and risk modeling firm Verisk announced the expansion of its new insurtech solution OneXperience into commercial insurance....
Businesses Face Higher Cyber Risks via Mobile Devices – But Few Take Precautions March 5, 2020 By Joyce M. Rosenberg Although businesses are increasingly at risk for cyber attacks on their mobile devices, many aren’t taking steps to protect smartphones...
Tokio Marine HCC to Buy MGA GCube, Renewable Energy Specialist March 5, 2020 Tokio Marine HCC has agreed to snatch up GCube, a managing general agent with a focus on renewable energy risks....
European Banks, Lloyd’s of London Develop Coronavirus Contingency Plans March 5, 2020 By Carolyn Cohn and Valentina Za Global banks and small investment firms in Europe are urging staff to work from home and curb travel as the...
Brazil Reinsurer IRB Resseguros Replaces CEO, CFO on Governance Concerns March 5, 2020 By Paula Laier Brazilian reinsurer IRB Brasil Resseguros SA replaced its chief executive and chief financial officer after its shares plunged nearly 32%...
French Court Deals Blow to Uber by Giving Drivers Employee Status March 5, 2020 By Mathieu Rosemain and Dominique Vidalon France’s top court has recognized the right of an Uber driver to be considered an employee, a ruling that could...
Biden’s Reanimated Campaign Drives $48 Billion Gain for Health Insurers March 5, 2020 By Cristin Flanagan Health insurers added about $48 billion in market value and led U.S. stock market gains on Wednesday after Joe Biden’s...
Climate Change Heightens Risk of Fierce Australia Wildfires: Study March 5, 2020 By David Stringer Climate change is adding to the risk of fierce wildfires in Australia, according to a scientific study of this season’s...
Canada Government Must Move Quickly to Map Flood Risks, Insurers Warn March 5, 2020 By Steve Scherer Canada plans to focus its next budget on tackling climate change and its effects but the insurance industry, amid skyrocketing...
Faith Insurance Agency in Missouri Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance March 5, 2020 Faith Insurance Agency, in Eureka, Missouri, has joined Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a network of more than 130 independent...