Top 10 Employment Discrimination Claims in 2016 February 8, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said it resolved 97,443 charges of employment discrimination in fiscal year 2016 and...
CNA CEO Robusto ‘Back in the Game,’ Sees Room for Improvement in 2017 February 6, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson CNA reported fourth quarter and full year 2016 results, with its new CEO indicating that while there is a strong...
Munich Re America Names Mozeika to New Insurtech Post January 30, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson Munich Reinsurance America has created a new strategic position in its Reinsurance Division to help clients seize opportunities resulting from...
AIG, Fitch Put AIG Under Review Citing Reinsurance Deal, Reserve Adjustment January 27, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson American International Group won’t be reporting its Q4 2016 financials until Feb. 14, but a disclosure about a “material adverse...
Why Are Large-Scale Tornado Outbreaks Increasing in U.S.? January 24, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson The frequency of large-scale tornado outbreaks is increasing in the United States, particularly when it comes to the most extreme...
U.S. and EU Reach Agreement on Insurance Regulation January 13, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson United States and European Union negotiators say they have reached an agreement on reinsurance and insurance regulation. The agreement covers...
Balloons, Exercise and Selfies: Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2016 January 9, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson Too much ice in an iced coffee? Too much lip balm left in the tube? Too much environmental damage from...
Ex-Players Drop Case to Force NFL to Pay Workers’ Compensation for Concussions December 28, 2016 By Andrew G. Simpson The federal court case brought by 38 former National Football League players seeking to force the NFL to recognize chronic...
Top 12 Insurance Trends and News Stories of 2016: Countdown December 27, 2016 By Andrew G. Simpson In the year 2016, as in past years, there were the familiar or continuing stories including reinsurers still wishing and...
Startup Insurer Lemonade Is Going National; Files for Licenses Countrywide December 22, 2016 By Andrew G. Simpson Insurance startup Lemonade is eyeing a national expansion and has filed for licenses to operate in 46 states and the...