South Korea Halts Battery Maker’s Operations as It Probes Deadly Blaze June 26, 2024 By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park South Korean authorities ordered a halt on Wednesday to the operations of a manufacturer of lithium batteries after a fire...
Specialist Risk Group Buys UK Specialist Schemes Broker, Strategic Insurance Services June 26, 2024 Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, has agreed to acquire UK specialist schemes broker, Strategic Insurance Services Ltd....
European Job Seekers Turn Away From UK After Brexit June 26, 2024 By Tom Rees Irish workers have been making the short trip over to the UK to find employment for centuries, escaping famine and...
Apple Unfairly Fired UK Worker Who Was Part Toxic Workplace Culture, Judge Says June 26, 2024 By Upmanyu Trivedi Apple Inc. unfairly fired an employee for making racist comments that were part of a toxic workplace culture at one...
Eastern Canada Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Hydro Plant Workers June 26, 2024 A wildfire in an eastern Canadian province moved closer to a huge power plant on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of...
WHO, Scientists Call for Urgent Action on Dangerous Mpox Strain June 26, 2024 By Jennifer Rigby The spread of mpox in Africa needs to be addressed urgently, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as scientists...
‘Great Resignation’ Enters Third Year as Workers Embrace AI, Upskilling, PwC Says June 26, 2024 By Divya Chowdhury The proportion of workers who expect to switch employers in the next 12 months is higher than that from the...
People Moves: Sompo Taps AXA XL’s Murley as Head of UK Distribution, Insurance; Howden’s Aviation Announces 4 Senior Hires June 25, 2024 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Sompo International and Howden Broking. A summary of these new hires...
Zurich Insurance Adding 600 People in India Following Kotak Deal June 25, 2024 By Preeti Singh Zurich Insurance Group AG plans to increase headcount in India by 40% over the next three years, adding 600 people...
Markets/Coverages: Relm Insurance Releases Difference in Conditions Solution for D&O June 25, 2024 Relm Insurance, the Bermuda-based specialty insurance carrier, announced the release of its Side A Difference in Conditions (DIC) solution. Relm’s...