May 23, 2019
French reinsurer SCOR said it had agreed to buy 100% of Coriolis Capital, an asset manager specialized ininsurance-linked securities, for an undisclosed amount. Coriolis Capital invests mainly in natural disaster bonds, options, collateralized reinsurance and climate derivatives. SCOR said the …
May 23, 2019
Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) has launched a new HSB Farm Cyber Insurance product designed to protect farmers and farm technology from hackers, malware and other cyber attacks. According to James Hajjar, who leads the cyber practice for HSB’s reinsurance client, …
May 23, 2019
Willis Towers Watson has made a series of personnel appointments across its Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) operations in Florida. CRB’s has focused on delivering innovative products to clients with an emphasis on the real estate, construction, health care and …
May 22, 2019
The long-term viability of the U.S. property terrorism insurance market is back in the spotlight as Congress looks at renewing the federal reinsurance backstop, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (TRIPRA), which is set to expire in Dec. 31, …
May 22, 2019
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu was surrounded by the family of a deceased highway department worker as he signed a bill aimed at improving workplace safety for New Hampshire’s public sector employees. Tom Wooten, of Belmont, was working for the …
May 22, 2019
A former accounting specialist in the Ridgefield Park, N.J., office of an insurance broker was arrested and charged with allegedly defrauding her employer of approximately $900,000, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Violeta McGough, 55, of Bergenfield, N.J., has …
May 22, 2019
The average total cost of a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim is among the highest of 18 states studied, with litigation costs a key driver of higher overall benefit delivery expenses, according to a recent study by the Workers Compensation Research …
May 22, 2019
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Parsippany, N.J.-based RPA Insurance Services LLC and Innovative Coverage Concepts LLC. RPA Insurance Services is a provider of insurance and risk management services to the restaurant and hospitality industries. It operates from offices …
May 22, 2019
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) announced it is offering expanded emergency response services as part of its Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) coverage when pollution and/or contamination events occur. AGCS has formed strategic partnerships with GM Consultant (global) and HETI …
May 22, 2019
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. announced that, David Bonham, vice president and chief financial officer of Fairfax, died suddenly this past weekend. “The entire Fairfax family mourns the sudden and unexpected loss of our dear friend and partner, Dave Bonham,” said …