Who’s On the Hook If COVID-19 Vaccines Go Wrong?: Viewpoint January 7, 2021 By Anjani Trivedi, Bloomberg Opinion and Andy Mukherjee, Bloomberg Opinion The COVID-19 vaccines are here and distribution has begun. But what if something goes wrong? Whether it’s a loss of...
Founders of Massachusetts’ Renaissance Alliance Retire; Callahan, Bondi to Lead January 7, 2021 The founders of Renaissance Alliance Insurance Services, a membership alliance of independent insurance agencies, have retired after 21 years of...
Hudson Gains Professional Lines Renewal Rights, Experienced Team from Validus January 7, 2021 Hudson Insurance Group has completed a business transfer agreement with Validus Specialty Underwriting Services for the renewal rights transfer of...
Pro Global Expands in Latin America with Brazil Office January 7, 2021 Global re/insurance outsourcing and consulting specialist Pro Global Holdings Ltd. (Pro) announced the expansion of its services within Latin America...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Canada’s Cain Insurance Services Ltd. January 7, 2021 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Cain Insurance Services Ltd., based in Fredericton, New Brunswick in Canada....
1 in 100,000 Had Severe Allergic Reaction to COVID Shot: CDC January 7, 2021 By Robert Langreth and Emma Court Roughly 1 in 100,000 people have had a severe allergic reaction to the first Covid-19 vaccine, a rate that’s higher...
Assoc. of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers Elects Arch Capital’s Grandisson as Chair January 7, 2021 The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) announced its biennial election of officers for 2021-2022. New ABIR officers elected...
Pen Underwriting Extends Long-Term Partnership with Zurich to Provide Fleet Capacity January 7, 2021 Pen Underwriting, the UK-based managing general agent, announced a new long-term UK capacity deal with Zurich Insurance in the specialist...
Global Natural Catastrophes Cost $210 Billion in 2020: Munich Re January 7, 2021 Natural catastrophes around the world resulted in $210 billion in damage in 2020, with the United States especially hard hit...
COVID-19 Pressures Threaten About 4,000 Small UK Financial Firms January 7, 2021 By Silla Brush Britain’s market watchdog warned about 4,000 small financial firms are at greater risk of failure from the coronavirus as the...