Fresh Appetite for Risk Can Help Arrest Britain’s Downward Spiral, Think Tank Says October 11, 2024 By Kirstin Ridley Britain’s decade-long economic downward spiral could be reversed with a fresh appetite for risk that might help boost annual investment...
People Moves: Zurich N.A. Hires AIG’s Hattauer to Head Financial Lines; Aon Promotions in Financial Services Group; Thomas-Ferrand to Lead Marsh Captive Business October 11, 2024 Zurich N.A. Hires AIG’s Hattauer to Head Financial Lines Zurich North America hired Nora Hattauer as head of financial lines...
Howden Alleged to Have Poached Insurance Rival’s Team in UK Suit October 11, 2024 By Upmanyu Trivedi One of the UK’s top insurers is accused of using a team of “recruiting sergeants” to poach talent from a...
Severity of Ransomware Attacks Rose 68% in First Half of 2024, Report Shows October 11, 2024 Ransomware claims severity spiked by 68% to an average loss of $353,000, according to a new report by a cyber...
Group of Scientists Say Climate Change Drove Helene Impacts October 11, 2024 By Don Jergler Climate change was a key driver of the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, a group of scientists said this week....
Anaheim Marriott Cited $12.5M for Violating California Worker Recall Law October 11, 2024 A state investigation found that Anaheim Marriott hotel violated California’s worker recall law, resulting in estimated damages for the violations...
Former California Agent Pleads Guilty to 90 Counts of Insurance Fraud October 11, 2024 A former insurance broker has pleaded guilty to a number of charges including insurance fraud for collecting premiums without placing...
Ex-New York Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes to Speed Inspections October 11, 2024 By Larry Neumeister A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal conspiracy charge, admitting that he and...
American Water Cyberattack Renews Focus on Protecting Critical Infrastructure October 11, 2024 By Bruce Shipkowski A cyberattack continues to affect the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, renewing a focus...
Second Umpire Sues MLB, Alleges Retaliation for Sexual Assault Complaint October 11, 2024 By Ronald Blum A second minor league umpire joined a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, alleging he was fired after he reported he...