Generali Raises Bid for Aviva Poland in Battle with Dutch Insurer NN: Sources March 25, 2021 By Pamela Barbaglia, Stephen Jewkes and Agnieszka Barteczko MILAN – Italian insurer Generali has nudged up its bid for Aviva’s Polish arm, valuing the business at almost 2.5...
AM Best Credit Ratings Assigned to Texas’ Upland Specialty Insurance March 25, 2021 AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” to...
When Normal Lloyd’s Trading Returns, Brokers Urge Work Flexibility, Less ‘Stuffy’ Dress Code March 25, 2021 LONDON – When the pandemic is over, the brokers of Lloyd’s of London could haggle with underwriters from home in...
Ohio Entertainment Firm to Pay $40K in Discrimination/Retaliation Case March 25, 2021 An entertainment and dining establishment in Avon, Ohio, will pay $40,000 and furnish equitable relief to settle a federal disability...
Participate in Insurance Journal’s Young Agent Survey Today March 25, 2021 Insurance Journal is seeking young independent insurance agents – those 40 and under – to share their thoughts on the...
North Dakota House Kills Bill That Would Strengthen Seat Belt Law March 25, 2021 North Dakota’s House has rebuffed another attempt at changing the state’s seat belt law. The House voted 49-45 to kill...
Battle Brews over Texas Bills Aimed at Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawsuits March 25, 2021 By Stephanie K. Jones A battle is brewing between trucking and insurance industry interests and trial lawyers in Texas over a pair of companion...
Chemical Site Cleanup on Maine River to Cost More Than $180M March 25, 2021 A settlement that is pending approval from a federal judge would require the former owner of a shuttered chemical plant...
National Weather Service Upgrades Forecast Model March 25, 2021 By Seth Borenstein The National Weather Service has turbocharged its lagging forecast model to better predict extreme weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards...
New York Proposes Guidance for Insurers on Financial Risks of Climate Change March 25, 2021 The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued proposed guidance for regulated insurers on managing the financial...