Berkshire Hathaway’s New ‘THREE’ Policy Seeks to Simplify Small Business Insurance February 12, 2019 Berkshire Hathaway’s Insurance Group has launched a comprehensive insurance product for small businesses that combines multiple coverages, and the conglomerate’s...
New Beazley Environmental Liability Coverage Targets Banks, Lenders February 11, 2019 Specialist insurer Beazley has launched site lender environmental asset protection (SLEAP) cover to protect banks and other lenders from pollution...
CNA Reports Q4 Loss on Catastrophes, Investments February 11, 2019 Catastrophe claims and a disappointing investment performance drove commercial lines insurer CNA Financial Corp. to an $84 million loss in...
January’s U.S. Storms, Australia Floods Bring Economic Damages Near $2B: Aon February 11, 2019 Multiple winter storms and extreme cold led to 45 deaths and cost the U.S. economy $1 billion during January, according...
Using Hands-Free Devices While Driving Not So Risky: Research February 11, 2019 New research suggests that drivers who use hands-free electronic devices, as opposed to handheld ones, are not increasing their risk...
Bill Would End Federal Criminal Penalties for Marijuana February 11, 2019 By Michael R. Blood Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden proposed legislation Friday that would give states a free hand to allow legal cannabis markets without...
Accidents Could Ground Drone Industry, House Committee Chair Warns February 11, 2019 By David Shepardson The commercial drone industry could be torpedoed if there were a serious accident involving a drone and a commercial aircraft,...
Bipartisan Bill Would Require Secondary Cockpit Door on All Existing Airplanes February 11, 2019 By Tracy Rucinski U.S. lawmakers are pushing for stronger aviation security with a bipartisan bill that would require passenger airlines to install secondary...
Financial Stability Board Chair Targets Unknown Threats February 11, 2019 By Pete Schroeder The Financial Stability Board needs to commit more resources to identifying new threats while reviewing existing reforms for refinement, its...
QBE North America Launches Business Unit for Financial Institutions February 8, 2019 QBE North America has launched QBE Integrated Advantage for Financial Institutions—a new dedicated business unit specializing in the segment The...