Home-Share Site Airbnb Loses Round in Fight Against City Regulations November 9, 2016 By Joel Rosenblat Airbnb Inc.’s claim that it’s just a conduit for user-generated content was rejected by a judge who said the company...
President Trump Expected to Target Immigration, Taxes, Trade, Affordable Care Act November 9, 2016 By Toluse Olorunnipa and Alex Wayne Donald Trump’s surprise election Tuesday as U.S. president means the repudiation of Barack Obama’s legacy and a strong likelihood Republicans...
Patriot National Rejects $475 Million Buyout Offer from Ebix November 8, 2016 Insurance technology and outsourcing firm Patriot National Inc. said its board of directors has rejected a buyout offer from technology...
Markel International Taps Beazley’s Maher for U.S. Cyber Market in London November 8, 2016 Specialist insurer Markel International has appointed Andrew Maher as senior underwriter, emerging risks, within its specialty and financial lines division....
Supreme Court Considers Fair Housing Suits by Cities Against Banks November 8, 2016 By Lawrence Hurley The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated it could allow Miami to pursue lawsuits accusing major banks of predatory mortgage...
Former Allianz Exec Mason to Lead New Generali Global Construction Practice November 8, 2016 The U.S. branch of Generali Global Corporate & Commercial, a provider of multinational property, casualty, and specialty insurance and part...
Oklahoma’s Fracking-Linked Earthquakes Raise National Security, Energy Concerns November 8, 2016 By Matthew Philips Sunday night’s 5.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Cushing, Okla., is the latest and, in some ways, the most troubling in...
Takata Suitors Weigh GM Bankruptcy Liability Ruling November 8, 2016 By Tom Hals As auto supplier Takata Corp. prepares for a possible U.S. bankruptcy filing, potential bidders are poring over a recent U.S....
Pricing Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles November 8, 2016 “This is a new world for insurers. The industry will need a whole new set of data tools to deal...
Berkshire Hathaway Re/Insurance Profit Falls 30% in Q3 November 7, 2016 By Susanne Sclafane Berkshire Hathaway reported a 10.5 percent drop in operating profit for its insurance and reinsurance operations during the third quarter,...