Monthly Archives: <span>April 2021</span>

Insurers, Other Financial Firms Lag in Climate Disclosure for Investors

The world’s banks, asset managers and insurers should provide more information to investors about the greenhouse gas emissions from the activities they finance, a group that tracks emissions data said on Wednesday. CDP, which maintains a system used by hundreds …

UK Is First Country to Green Light Self-Driving Cars on Motorways

The UK government on Wednesday became the first country to announce it will regulate the use of self-driving vehicles at slow speeds on motorways, with the first such cars possibly appearing on public roads as soon as this year. Britain’s …

SEC Eyes Guidance on SPAC Projections, Clarity on Liability Shield

U.S. securities regulator is considering new guidance to rein in growth projections made by listed blank-check companies, and clarify when they qualify for certain legal protections, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions. The previously unreported measures being …

Kraken Hockey Team in Washington Sued by Punk Bar for Name

A Seattle, Wash., punk rock bar is suing the city’s new NHL hockey team for $3.5 million, saying the Kraken’s choice of a name and plans to open a restaurant are harming the Kraken Bar & Lounge, which opened a …

Markel Corporation and Nationwide Join InsurConneXtions Alliance

Markel and Nationwide join AmWins, CRC Group, Heffernan, and Patra to bring standardized technology-enabled solutions to the insurance industry with AI and Automation EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., April 28, 2021 – A consortium of insurance industry leaders that formed InsurConneXtions …

Biden Administration Considering Intellectual Property Rights Waiver for COVID Vaccines

The White House is considering options for maximizing global production and supply of COVID-19 vaccines at the lowest cost, including backing a proposed waiver of intellectual property rights, but no decision has been made, press secretary Jen Psaki said on …

Supreme Court Smacks Down Pro Wrestlers’ Appeals on Head Injury Claims

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the appeals of several former pro wrestlers who claimed in lawsuits that World Wrestling Entertainment failed to protect them from repeated head injuries that led to long-term brain damage. The former …

Washington Commissioner: Deadline for Insurers to Comply Credit Scoring Rule is May 6

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is reminding insurance companies of the May 6 deadline to file rating plans that comply with his emergency rule to temporarily prohibit the use of consumers’ credit scores. A Thurston County Superior Court judge on …

Disaster Declaration Approved for Tennessee Winter Storms

Federal officials have approved a major disaster declaration for Tennessee’s winter storms in February. State officials say the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s declaration will help 13 counties impacted by severe winter weather from Feb. 11-19. The declaration by President Joe …

Alabama Database to Track Police Officer Complaints, Disciplinary Action

Alabama will create a database to track disciplinary actions and excessive force complaints against law enforcement officers, a measure aimed at weeding out “bad apples” in the profession. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the bill to create a …