FACTBOX: Latest News on Coronavirus’ Health, Economic Impact March 9, 2020 The number of people infected with coronavirus topped 110,000 across the world as the outbreak reached more countries and caused...
UK’s Virgin Media, Owned by Liberty Global, Reports Database Breach March 6, 2020 Virgin Media, owned by Liberty Global, on Thursday reported a breach that allowed unauthorized access to the cable company’s database...
Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc on Global Businesses as Infections Pass 100,000 March 6, 2020 By Lawrence White and Dan Whitcomb The number of people infected with the new coronavirus surpassed 100,000 across the world on Friday, as the outbreak reached...
Smart Cameras, Baby Monitors at Risk from Hackers: UK Cyber Security Agency March 6, 2020 By Sarah Shearman Baby monitors and wireless cameras risk being hacked by cyber criminals unless people take security measures to protect themselves, British...
Hamilton Managing Agency Taps Aspen’s Fergusson as Head of Excess Casualty March 6, 2020 Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-headquartered group of companies that underwrite specialty insurance and reinsurance, announced that Fergus Fergusson has been...
Hub International Acquires Ontario-Based LSM Insurance Services March 6, 2020 Hub International Ltd., a Chicago-based insurance brokerage, announced that it has acquired LSM Insurance Services Ltd. (LSM). Terms of the...
UK Fines Cathay Pacific $639,000 for Data-Security Lapses over 4-Year Period March 6, 2020 By Stephanie Bodoni Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. was fined 500,000 pounds ($639,000) by the UK’s privacy watchdog for failing to protect customers’ data...
UK’s Aviva to Sell Entire Stake in Indonesia Joint Venture March 6, 2020 British insurer Aviva said on Friday it would pull out completely from Indonesia by selling its entire stake in joint...
Tokio Marine HCC to Buy MGA GCube, Renewable Energy Specialist March 5, 2020 Tokio Marine HCC has agreed to snatch up GCube, a managing general agent with a focus on renewable energy risks....
European Banks, Lloyd’s of London Develop Coronavirus Contingency Plans March 5, 2020 By Carolyn Cohn and Valentina Za Global banks and small investment firms in Europe are urging staff to work from home and curb travel as the...