What to Watch for in Workers’ Compensation in 2019 January 23, 2019 By Denise Johnson Value-based care, political party changes in several states, and a more holistic view of patient injuries will impact the workers’...
Robot Detects Spill on Aisle 3 But Human Cleans It Up January 23, 2019 By Matt O'Brien A wheeled robot named Marty is rolling into nearly 500 grocery stores to alert employees if it encounters spilled granola,...
Here Comes the New Generation of Very Rich Americans January 23, 2019 By Ben Steverman The rich are getting richer, and younger. A survey of U.S. investors with $25 million or more finds their average...
J&J to Pay States $120 Million to Settle Hip Implant Marketing Claims January 23, 2019 By Tina Bellon Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit have agreed to pay $120 million to resolve deceptive marketing claims by...
Travelers Grew Q4 Profit Despite California Wildfire, Hurricane Michael Losses January 22, 2019 Travelers Cos. reported that despite catastrophe losses from the California wildfires and Hurricane Michael, it boosted its profit in the...
Fund Manager LJM Sues to Find Those Behind Market Volatility Losses January 22, 2019 By Trevor Hunnicutt LJM Partners Ltd. on Friday filed a lawsuit against unnamed parties it holds responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars...
From Banks to Telecoms, Large Firms Disclose Risks, Opportunities of Climate Change January 22, 2019 By Christopher Flavelle Bank of America Corp. worries flooded homeowners will default on their mortgages. The Walt Disney Co. is concerned its theme...
Insurance Covered $90B of Natural Disaster Losses in 2018, Leaving 60% Protection Gap January 22, 2019 The economic costs of last year’s 394 natural catastrophe events came to US$225 billion with insurance covering US$90 billion of...
2 Markel CATCo Execs Leave After Reserves Inquiry Unveils ‘Personal Relationship’ January 22, 2019 By Andrew G. Simpson Markel Corp. has reported that Anthony Belisle, Markel CATCo chief executive officer, and Alissa Fredricks, Markel CATCo chief executive officer...
Corporate Culture, Cyber Risk Are Top of Mind for D&O Underwriters January 21, 2019 By Denise Johnson Transparency and culture awareness were the key takeaways from a panel discussion on top directors and officers’ claims trends that...