Yearly Archives: <span>2022</span>

Where’s the Beef? McDonald’s, Wendy’s Are Sued Over Burger Sizes

Justin Chimienti thought the Big Mac he bought at McDonald’s and the Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger he bought at Wendy’s would be as big and juicy as advertised. He says they were not, and now he is suing the fast-food chains. …

People Moves: AGCS Promotes Major for Claims – London & Nordics; Conduit Re CRO’s Role Expands to Include Climate Initiatives; WTW Names Keville Head of FINEX GB FI

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), Conduit Re, and Willis Towers Watson (WTW). A summary of these announcements follows here. AGCS Promotes Major to Regional Head of Claims, London and Nordics …

Central Japan Water Leak Threatens Operations at Auto, Power Companies

A major water leak in central Japan on Wednesday disrupted supply to more than 130 businesses near the production center of Toyota Motor Corp. The accident in Japan’s manufacturing heartland threatened interruptions at major auto firms and power companies. A …

Munich Re Launches Validation Service for Artificial Intelligence Systems

Munich Re is aiming to enhance acceptance of artificial intelligence (AI) with its new CertAI validation service, which provides objective validation that AI systems are trustworthy. Companies from a variety of industries are currently investing in the development and deployment …

UK Insurer Aviva May Be Able to Return More Cash to Shareholders: CEO

Aviva may be able to give more cash back to shareholders, its chief executive said on Wednesday, as the British insurer reported a 5% increase in general insurance sales in the first quarter and said its capital position was strong. …

SiriusPoint Announces Resignation of Chairman and CEO Sankaran

SiriusPoint Ltd., the Bermuda-based international specialty re/insurer, announced that Siddhartha (Sid) Sankaran, chairman and CEO, has resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities. The board has named Daniel Malloy as interim chief executive officer while the board initiates a …

Starr Insurance Cos. Acquires Thai Non-Life Insurer

Starr Insurance Cos. announced an agreement with FPG Insurance Holdings Ltd. (HK) and local Thai shareholders to purchase FPG Insurance Public Co. Ltd. (FPG Thailand), a Thai non-life insurance company. Starr’s investment will be held by its Bermuda insurance company, …

Probe Into China Eastern Airlines’ Crash Examines Actions of Crew

Investigators looking into the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet are examining the actions of the crew on the flight deck, with no evidence found of a technical malfunction, two people briefed on the matter said. In mainland China’s …

Rise of Remote Work to Define Future of City of London

More than 85% of UK finance workers no longer view the office as their main place of work, highlighting the challenge the industry faces if it tries to persuade bankers to return to pre-pandemic norms. The demand for a new …

Researchers to Build ‘Cat 6’ Hurricane Simulator with 200 mph Winds

The Category 6 hurricane’s howling winds accelerate to a startling 200 mph in Miami, mercilessly pummeling a two-story wood-frame house until the roof tears off and the rattling windows explode. And a towering 20-foot storm surge spawns battering waves, swamping …