Insurance News from October 10, 2018
National News
Autonomous Driving Hype Now at ‘Peak Absurdity,’ Claims Auto Dealer Group Leader
The auto industry is a long way from seeing autonomous vehicles and ride-hailing...
International & Reinsurance News
UK Expects 5,000 Financial Services Jobs to Move to Europe by Brexit Day
Despite thousands of jobs set to move to the continent due to Brexit, Britain's...
UK Insurers, Businesses Urge Government Not to Raise Insurance Premium Tax – Again
Update: China Plans to Hike Number of Financial Institutions Deemed Too-Big-to-Fail
In Event of Hard Brexit, Lloyd’s Commits to Pay All Valid Claims
Aviva CEO’s Exit Shows a Board Moving Quickly to Placate Investors: Opinion
East News
New York Governor Says Limo That Crashed Shouldn’t Have Been on the Road
The supersized limousine that crashed and killed 20 people outside a country store...
West News
Alera Group Acquires Distinctive Insurance and GLB in Nevada
Alera Group has acquired Distinctive Insurance and GLB Insurance Group of Nevada. Terms...
Southeast News
Fast-Moving Hurricane Michael, Now Category 4, Threatens Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Michael, with winds strengthening to 145 miles an hour, is poised to be the...
Florida Regulator Urges Insurers to Respond Quickly After Michael, Says 500K Insureds At Risk
Duke Energy Braces for Second Hurricane Hit as Michael Nears Florida
AIR: Hurricane Michael Strongest Storm to Hit Florida Panhandle on Record
Georgia Insurance Chief Says to Prepare for Hurricane Michael; State of Emergency Issued
Texas / South Central News
Ascot Opens U.S. Unit, Names Wolyniec CEO, Completes Greyhawk Acquisition
Bermuda specialty insurer Ascot Group has launched Ascot Insurance U.S. and appointed...
Midwest News
Marijuana Legalization Advocates Seek Foothold in Midwest States
Backers of broad marijuana legalization are looking to break through a geographic...