Insurance News from October 29, 2021
National News
Month-Long Halt in Hurricanes Thanks to Dry Air and Atmospheric Lull
This year's hurricane season started out as one of the most prolific in the modern era....
First Half of Year Recorded 18% increase in Road Fatalities
Striking McDonald’s Workers Protest Alleged Workplace Harassment, Violence
FDA Finalizes Stronger Safety Warnings on Breast Implants
People Moves: Admiral Names Smyrl President; Hartford’s Schultz Moves to Zurich Life Sciences; Roth Heads AXA XL Cyber Claims; Hippo Adds Hiscox’s Hanson
International & Reinsurance News
Bank of England to Push Banks, Insurers on Climate Risk Capital Requirements
The Bank of England will crack down from next year on banks and insurers that do not...
EXOR Agrees to Sell PartnerRe to Covéa for $9B, Reviving Last Year’s Collapsed Deal
Climate Protesters Spill 1,000 Liters of Fake Oil Outside Lloyd’s of London
Amazon-Backed Indian Online Insurer Acko Valued at $1.1B in New Funding Round
Swiss Re Reports Better-Than-Expected Profit Despite Major Claims
East News
Fire Destroys US Auto Auction Building in New Jersey, No Injuries Reported
Officials on Wednesday were investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a large...
West News
Alera Group Acquired Blue Communications in California
Alera Group acquired Blue Communications in Hollywood, Calif. Blue Communications is a...
Southeast News
Florida’s Boyd Promises New Roof Cost and Solicitation Bills
Despite recent signals that another round of significant property insurance reforms may...
Texas / South Central News
Arkansas Sues Medical Supplier for $11M for Failed COVID Supplies Delivery
The state of Arkansas filed a consumer protection lawsuit Wednesday against a...
Midwest News
Report Details Allegations of Sexual Assault by Former Chicago Blackhawks Assistant
For three weeks in 2010, they did nothing. That's how long it took for the leadership...