Insurance News from January 28, 2016
National News
Record Western Wildfires a Contrast in Otherwise Quiet Year for U.S. Natural Disasters
It was a relatively quiet year for natural disasters – except for those living in the...
International & Reinsurance News
M&A to Intensify as Insurers Hunt for Top-Line Growth: Willis Towers Watson
The competition for attractive assets will intensify in the next three years as the...
Gasoline Imports Easier to Insure than Crude Exports in Post-Sanctions Iran
Chubb CEO Greenberg Blames Brazil’s Leaders for Exacerbating Economic Woes
Liberty Specialty Markets Enters Chinese Market via Lloyd’s China Platform
Dutch Finance Minister Rules Out Sale of ASR Nederland as Parliament Backs IPO
East News
NYC Flood Defense Barrier Remains Years Away
After ocean waters poured into lower Manhattan during Superstorm Sandy, experts began...
West News
Oregon Resident Files Class Action Against DraftKings, FanDuel
An Oregon resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against two daily fantasy sports...
Southeast News
Survey: Natural Gas Production in West Virginia Surpassing Expectations
A single Ohio County, West Virginia Marcellus Shale well yielded enough natural gas in...
Texas / South Central News
Ace Westchester’s Rubel: Future Trends and the Insurance Industry
What will the insurance industry be like in 15 years? The future will arrive whether...
Midwest News
Bill Would Clarify South Dakota’s Workers’ Comp Law
A bill introduced in the South Dakota House would clarify state law on when part-time...