Monthly Archives: <span>January 2024</span>

AgentSync Hires Fabio Salim as President and Chief Operating Officer and Michael McCormick as Senior Vice President of Technology

Seasoned executives with SaaS and Insurance experience join leadership team DENVER, CO., Jan. 16, 2024 –– AgentSync today announced the hiring of Fabio Salim as President and Chief Operating Officer and Michael McCormick as Senior Vice President of Technology, adding …

Fla. Senate Panel Votes to Raise Citizens’ Policy Cap to $1M, End Glidepath for Some

The Florida Senate’s Banking and Insurance Committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would make the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. more like an insurer of last resort, unrestricted by premium caps – at least for some expensive homes in …

Bill Introduced to Keep CFPB Out of State Insurance Regulation

New bi-partisan legislation meant to keep the regulation of insurance companies with state regulators was introduced in the Senate on Jan. 16. The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 from senators Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Joe Manchin, D-W.V., …

Haute Cyber? Attackers Are Strutting Into 2024 with More Sophistication

Ransomware has been a hot topic in the cyber industry for several years, but cyber criminals are finding ways to keep it relevant. “Ransomware, I would say, is decreasing in [frequency] and going further into sophistication,” said Dr. Magda Chelly, …

Swiss Re Buys Cyber Market’s 1st Retrocession ILW, Brokered by Gallagher Re

Swiss Re has purchased the cyber market’s first retrocession industry loss warranty (ILW), brokered by Gallagher Re and supported by a number of specialist reinsurers. Swiss Re secured $50 million of catastrophic US cyber insurance event protection, including cover against …

Shell’s Appeal of Landmark Climate Ruling to Begin in April

Shell Plc’s appeal against a landmark ruling that ordered the oil and gas giant to cut its carbon emissions by 45% over the next decade will begin in April. The London-based oil and gas giant is seeking to reverse what …

Hezbollah, Russia-Linked Hackers Step Up Cyberattacks on Israel: Cybersecurity Firm

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon and Russia-linked hackers have stepped up cyberattacks against Israel since the war with Hamas began, according to the chief technology officer of Israel-founded cybersecurity company Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. “While a lot …

Insurers Seek to Exclude US, UK Ships From Red Sea Coverage

Some ship insurers are starting to avoid covering US and UK merchant ships against war risks when they navigate the southern Red Sea, another sign of blowback since the two nations’ airstrikes on Yemen last week. Houthi militants have stepped …

People Moves: Guy Carpenter Names Wolfe Chief Commercial Officer, N. A.; Verisk Forms Claims Advisory Board; Chamberlain to Lead DUAL Specialty Healthcare

Guy Carpenter appointed Keith Wolfe to the newly created role of chief commercial officer, North America, effective immediately. Wolfe joins Guy Carpenter after 27 years with Swiss Re and its predecessor companies, where he held several leadership positions, most recently …

Cyber Threats Top Global Business Risk Concern for 2024: Allianz

Cyber-related incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches and IT disruptions are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2024, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. Business interruption ranked second, while natural catastrophes ranked third (up from #6) on business’ …