Insurance News from October 15, 2020
National News
Weighing Effects of Treasury’s Ransomware Pay Warnings on Cyber Victims and Insurers
Recent warnings from the U.S. Treasury about paying ransomware demands are unlikely to...
International & Reinsurance News
Pirate Kidnappings in Waters Off Coast of West Africa Rise by 40%: Study
The number of kidnappings reported off the West African coast in the year through...
EU Leaders to Pressure Britain for Trade Concessions in Troubled Brexit Talks
G7 Leaders Vow to Combat Surging Ransomware Attacks Against Financial Services
Watchdog Finds Big Drop in Enforcement Against Foreign Bribery Since 2018
Nokia COVID Detection System Automatically Scans for Employees’ Temperature, Mask
East News
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings for Members of Arbella Insurance Group
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent)...
West News
Hull & Company Acquires Assets of J.E. Brown & Associates in California
Hull & Company LLC, a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc., has acquired...
Southeast News
North Carolina Sues for Damages in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Release
The state of North Carolina sued on Tuesday to seek financial damages from companies...
Texas / South Central News
Risk Theory Launches Downstream Energy Insurance Program for Contractors
Dallas-based specialty lines insurance manager, Risk Theory LLC, has launched of a new...
Midwest News
Michigan Legislature Passes Legal Liability, Unemployment Measures
Michigan's Republican-led Legislature on Oct. 14 voted to keep intact longer-lasting...