Final Insured Losses for Australian Bushfires of 2019/2020 Estimated at A$1.866B January 6, 2021 Insured losses for the Australian bushfires of 2019/2020 rose to A$1.866 billion (US$1.441 billion), according to estimates issued by PERILS,...
British Columbia’s New COVID-19 Restrictions Disrupt Construction Projects January 6, 2021 By Nia Williams CALGARY, Alberta – Restrictions imposed by British Columbia to fight the spread of COVID-19 infections after the holiday break have...
January Renewals Saw Some of Sharpest Price Hikes in Recent Years: Howden January 6, 2021 Lower investment yields, adverse catastrophe loss development, higher loss cost trends, concerns over climate change, and, of course, the pandemic...
TigerRisk Names Ridpath a Partner in Casualty Practice January 6, 2021 Broker/adviser TigerRisk announced it has appointed Glyn Ridpath a partner in the company’s fast-growing Casualty Practice. Based in London, he...
Peruvian Health Minister Points to ‘Controversy’ over Pfizer Vaccine Liability Waiver January 6, 2021 By Maria Cervantes LIMA – Peru’s health minister said on Tuesday that “controversy” had arisen over a liability waiver in the country’s negotiations...
North Carolina CEO Sues Over ‘Faulty’ Windows, Doors in $16M Home January 6, 2021 The CEO of a marketing and technology company has gone to court over what he says are faulty custom-made steel-and-glass...
Mississippi Disaster Request Approved for Hurricane Zeta January 6, 2021 The Trump administration has approved Gov. Tate Reeves’ request for federal help following Hurricane Zeta. President Donald Trump declared the...
Commentary: Florida Adoption of Federal Judgment Standard a Win for Insurers January 6, 2021 By Kimberly K. Berman and Eric L. Reichenberger The way liability claims are litigated in Florida will dramatically change, possibly shifting the balance of power in pre-trial negotiations...
White Named Communications Director for Wisconsin Insurance Agents Group January 6, 2021 The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) has hired Natalie White as the association’s new communications director. White joins PIAW...
Cincinnati’s Core Specialty Makes Key Appointments in Property Division January 6, 2021 Cincinnati, Ohio-based Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc. has filled several key roles within its Property Division, led by Alison Oliphant....