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Federal-State Pandemic Training Focused on Flu, Not New Virus

In August, months before the first case of the new coronavirus was documented, some of Colorado’s top health officials gathered in a room at the state Department of Public Health and Environment to train for a pandemic. The hypothetical scenario: …

Ransomware Attacks, Funds Demanded Soared in 2019: Beazley

The number of ransomware attack notifications against insurance clients increased by 131% in 2019 and the funds demanded by the attackers surged along with the counts. A new report from specialty insurer Beazley’s Breach Response (BBR) Services, cybercriminals have been …

My New Markets

Truckers Physical Damage Market Detail: Rocklake Insurance Group (www.rocklakeig.com) offers multiple carriers for physical damage needs. It offers broad and limited forms with flexible options to choose which coverage fits the insureds’ needs. Producers can quote up to $2 million …

Cyber Insurance Sales to U.S. Businesses Picking Up: Marsh

The share of businesses buying cyber insurance continued to increase in 2019, driven by growing recognition of cyber threats as a critical business risk, says a new report. Marsh’s 2019 Cyber Insurance Purchasing Trends Report found that 42% of the …

Losses Could Be Substantial for P/C Insurers Writing Event Cancellation Business: A.M. Best

Although event cancellation insurance represents a very small percentage of overall property/casualty premium, the losses for carriers that write this line of business amid the COVID-19 outbreak still could be significant, according to a new AM Best commentary. Losses on …

P/C Insurance Outlook Looks Challenging, Uncertain: Fitch Ratings

North American property/casualty insurers reported improved 2019 operating performance, but near-term performance will likely be more challenging with the onset of coronavirus and the resulting economic impact, according to a report from Fitch Ratings. Fitch’s rating outlook for the U.S. …

Business Moves

East Hub International Limited, Triester, Rossman & Associates Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage, has acquired Triester, Rossman & Associates Inc. Located in King of Prussia, Penn., TRA Insurance Solutions is an independent insurance firm providing clients with commercial …

Lloyd’s Returns to Profit; ‘Strong Position’ to Respond to COVID-19

While announcing a return to profit of £2.5 billion (US$3 billion) for 2019, Lloyd’s also affirmed that the market is in a strong position to respond to the impacts of COVID-19. Lloyd’s return to profit was the first since 2016 …

Declarations

Delivery Aid “Insurers must cover delivery services for restaurants on personal auto insurance policies and must offer coverage for hired drivers and non-owned automobiles as a rider on a restaurant’s general liability insurance if it is requested – both at …

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Involving Wyoming Coal Workers

Attorneys representing Wyoming coal miners reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit against a bankrupt coal operator. The settlement with Blackjewel LLC of West Virginia requires final approval by a federal judge, The Casper Star-Tribune reports. The lawsuit alleged …