People Moves: Howden Names Willis’ Everling as CEO Netherlands, Corporate; Carpenter’s Christian to BMS Re; Aon Reins Hires TigerRisk’s Jackson in U.S. August 25, 2021 This edition of International/Reinsurance People Moves details appointments at three brokers: Howden, BMS Re and Aon with roles in the...
‘Be Honest’: New Transportation Safety Chief Warns Robot-Car Claims Erode Public Trust August 25, 2021 By Alan Levin The nation’s new chief accident investigator wants to send a message: growing public confusion over automated driving systems in the...
UK Insurers Warned They Could Face Regulatory Action Over Car, Home Policies August 25, 2021 By Huw Jones LONDON – Insurers in Britain that are not ready to implement tougher “value for money” rules on car and home...
Insurtech ELEMENT and MGA Parametrix Launch Cloud Outage Insurance in Europe August 25, 2021 ELEMENT, the Berlin-based insurtech, announced a partnership with managing general agent, Parametrix Insurance, launching parametric cloud outage insurance for companies...
China’s Cities Aren’t Prepared for Extreme Weather Caused by Climate Change August 25, 2021 By Bloomberg News Climate change is making China’s annual summer floods worse, and cities housing millions of people aren’t prepared to handle the...
Mississippi City Will Require Security Cameras Outside Businesses August 25, 2021 A Mississippi city will require many businesses and shopping centers to install video cameras to help law enforcement officers identify...
People Moves: Chubb Names Georgia-Based Booker, Meyer to EVP Roles; Skipper Joins Palomar; The Villages Adds Dooley August 25, 2021 Chubb Chubb announced leadership appointments within its North America Property business unit and in its wholesale excess and surplus lines...
EY Fined $4.8M by UK Accounting Watchdog Over Audit of Transport Firm Stagecoach August 25, 2021 Britain’s accounting watchdog said on Wednesday it has fined Ernst & Young LLP 3.5 million pounds ($4.80 million) over the...
Georgia Officers to Train to Draw Blood From Drivers Suspected of DUI August 25, 2021 A new grant will be used to train Georgia law enforcement officers to draw blood from drivers suspected of driving...
South Africa’s State Insurer to Raise Premiums to Cover Riot-Related Reinsurance Costs August 25, 2021 JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s only insurer covering political violence will increase its premiums to cover a rise in reinsurance costs...