Biden Extends Unemployment Insurance for Workers Fearing COVID Risk February 26, 2021 The Biden Administration is expanding eligibility for unemployment benefits for workers who feel they are forced to choose between working...
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Consumer Data Protection Act February 26, 2021 By Hyung Jun Lee The Virginia General Assembly is advancing legislation that allows Virginia consumers more protection with their online data, though opponents say...
Ascot Promotes Thompson to CEO, Bermuda, as Berger Retires February 26, 2021 Ascot announced the promotion of Ian Thompson to chief executive officer, Bermuda. Thompson will assume leadership of Ascot’s multi-faceted business...
Conner Strong & Buckelew Names Jampana as Senior VP, Chief Information Officer February 26, 2021 Conner Strong & Buckelew, an insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm, has named 25-year technology leader...
One80 Intermediaries Acquires New York’s Edward E. Hall and Company February 26, 2021 One80 Intermediaries has acquired Edward E. Hall and Company (EE Hall). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. One80 is...
Beazley Forms Digital Business Unit to Transform Tech Strategy, Led by Fantozzi February 26, 2021 Specialist insurer Beazley has unveiled a new digital business unit to transform how the company develops, underwrites and delivers digital...
D&O-Focused MGA, Rising Edge, to Launch in 1st Half February 26, 2021 Rising Edge, a London-based managing general agent (MGA), writing directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance, is set to launch in the...
Senator Says Microsoft Failed to Fix Cloud Software Issue Used by SolarWinds Hackers February 26, 2021 By Joseph Menn Microsoft Corp.’s failure to fix known problems with its cloud software facilitated the massive SolarWinds hack that compromised at least...
AI-Driven Insurance Distribution Platform Wins $11 Million Financing Round February 26, 2021 A startup centered around an AI-driven platform for insurance distribution secured $11 million in Series A financing. Zelros plans to...
EU Seeks More Protection from Climate Risks by Increasing Resilience, Insurance Cover February 26, 2021 By Ewa Krukowska The European Union is bolstering its 14-trillion-euro ($17 trillion) economy against damage caused by the impacts of climate change, from...