German Cyber-Security Watchdog Confirms Country’s First ‘Cyber-Catastrophe’ July 12, 2021 By Andreas Rinke A district council in eastern Germany has declared a disaster after its computer systems were paralyzed by a hacker attack...
Europe, U.S. and Canada Slammed by Record Weather Catastrophes in June: Aon July 12, 2021 June 2021 left Europe with its costliest severe storm period on record. Meanwhile, over in the U.S. in Canada, record-setting...
Daily Mail in Negotiations to Sell Catastrophe Modeling Subsidiary RMS July 12, 2021 By L.S. Howard Daily Mail and General Trust Plc (DMGT) said it is in discussions to sell its catastrophe modeling insurance unit, RMS,...
Eight Leading Insurers and Reinsurers Launch Net-Zero Climate Alliance July 12, 2021 Eight of the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance companies on Sunday launched an alliance to help speed up a transition...
Silent Cyber: An Issue Making Noise Across Industries and Coverage Lines July 12, 2021 By Amwins This post is part of a series sponsored by Amwins. As cyber events evolve in sophistication, scale and frequency, property...
It’s Right to Worry About Nightmare Climate Scenarios: Viewpoint July 12, 2021 By Gernot Wagner It’s hot out. It’s getting hotter. The climate memes practically write themselves: “Think this summer is hot? Consider it the...
Trial Asks the $2 Billion Question: Does Musk Control Tesla? July 12, 2021 By Tom Hals Does Elon Musk control Tesla Inc. or does Tesla control Elon Musk? More than $2 billion hinges on that question...
Judge Allows Suits Over New York Police Handling of 2020 Racial Protests July 12, 2021 By Erik Larson A federal judge rejected a request by New York City to dismiss lawsuits claiming police violated the constitutional rights of...
All But a Few States Now Back Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family Bankruptcy Deal July 12, 2021 By Mike Spector Fifteen more states reached an agreement with Purdue Pharma LP and members of its wealthy Sackler family owners that moved...
Washington Adding Emergency Heat Exposure Rules for Outdoor Workers July 9, 2021 The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries filed an emergency rule to provide increased protection for employees exposed to...