Insurance News from October 15, 2018
National News
Relax, Uber’s Not Interested in Entering Insurance Business
While it is weighing providing benefits and insurance to its independent contractor...
FEMA Head ‘Ticked Off’ Over Cycle of Inadequate Storm Preparation, Insurance, Evacuations
Aging Infrastructure Poses Risks for Communities Relying on Natural Gas
Market Changes Not Expected From Hurricane Michael; Florida Insurers ‘Heavily’ Reinsured
U.S. Moves to Permit Euro-Style, Low-Glare Headlights
International & Reinsurance News
Brexit Deadlock Deepens as Hopes Fade for Breakthrough During Crucial Week
The U.K. and the European Union are on course to miss this week's key milestone on the...
Philippines Weighs Sponsorship of Catastrophe Bond Issue
UK Insurers, Banks Need ‘Credible Plans’ for Climate Change Risks: Bank of England
London Market’s Placing Platform Completes Product Roll-Out with Treaty Reinsurance
Canada’s Manulife Faces Investor Backlash over Failure to Disclose Ongoing Court Case
East News
Utility Crews Restoring Power Across Virginia After Michael
Utility crews will be working throughout the weekend to restore power to Virginia...
West News
California Bracing for High Winds, Increased Wildfire Danger
Potentially powerful winds combined with dry weather are raising the threat of...
Southeast News
Market Changes Not Expected From Hurricane Michael; Florida Insurers ‘Heavily’ Reinsured
Losses to the insurance industry from Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 storm that hit...
Texas / South Central News
Study: Houston Needs $2B More in Federal Funds to Fix Harvey Housing Damage
An estimated 130,000 Houstonians affected by Harvey were overlooked in the city's...
Midwest News
American Financial Group to Acquire ABA Insurance Services
American Financial Group Inc., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is acquiring ABA Insurance...