Insurance News from August 21, 2018
National News
Why Organizations Cover Up Sex Abuse Scandals
Of all the horrific details contained in the Pennsylvania grand jury report on child...
International & Reinsurance News
UK Insurers Push Ahead with Brexit Plans in Absence of Trade Deal: A.M. Best Report
In the absence of a Brexit trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European...
Extreme Weather Risk Grows as Warming Earth Disrupts High-Altitude Winds: Study
AIR Worldwide Estimates Insured Losses from Japan Floods Could Reach US$4B
VW’s CEO Knew About Cheating Software Before Scandal Emerged: Der Spiegel
China’s Ping An Insurance Profits Rise 34% in First Half, Biggest in 10 Years
East News
Study Says Uber Had No Impact on Some Crash Rates in Virginia
A recent study finds no evidence that ride-hailing app Uber reduced the number of...
West News
Colorado Rafting Outfitter Says Waiver Means It’s Not Liable for Death
A Colorado rafting company says it can't be held responsible for the 2016 death of a...
Southeast News
A Tale of Two Floridas: Hurricane Irma’s Belated Impact on Reinsurers
Reinsurers expressed different views of loss developments related to Hurricane Irma,...
Texas / South Central News
Oklahoma Concert-Goers Injured by Powerful Storm
An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm...
Midwest News
Weather Service Confirms Tornado in Southwest Missouri
Authorities say storms have damaged trees, downed power lines and churned up at least...