Court Approves $800 Million Settlement For Las Vegas Shooting Victims October 5, 2020 By Ken Ritter A court last week approved a settlement totaling $800 million from casino company MGM Resorts International and its insurers to...
Insurers Gain Early Wins in COVID-19 Business Interruption Lawsuits October 5, 2020 By Jim Sams Insurers have succeeded in dismissing COVID-19 business-interruption lawsuits in 17 out of 23 cases heard so far, with a growing...
SCOR Global P&C Restructures with Aim to Be More Responsive on Regional Basis October 5, 2020 SCOR Global P&C is making a number of changes to its organizational structure to be more responsive on a regional...
Westland Insurance Acquires 2 Brokerage Firms in Alberta, Canada October 5, 2020 Westland Insurance Group Ltd. announced it has acquired two brokers, based in Alberta, Canada, effective October 1, 2020. Ironside Insurance...
Harris Joins QBE as CEO of International Division October 5, 2020 Jason Harris has joined QBE Insurance this month to take on the role of chief executive officer, International Division, which...
UK Insurer LV= in Exclusive Talks with Bain Capital About Possible Deal October 5, 2020 By Laura Hurst UK insurance company Liverpool Victoria said it’s in exclusive talks with Bain Capital LP over a potential deal. The company,...
UK Business Interruption Test Case to Get Fast-Track Appeal at Supreme Court October 5, 2020 By Kirstin Ridley and Carolyn Cohn A test case brought by Britain’s markets regulator against some of the world’s biggest insurers will jump straight to the...
Alabama Insurance Dept. Makes COVID-Related Producer Licensing Modifications October 5, 2020 The Alabama Department of Insurance has issued a bulletin providing information and directives regarding current deadlines/requirements in the Producer Licensing...
Georgia Begins Weeklong Crackdown on Distracted Driving October 5, 2020 In an effort to get drivers to keep their eyes on the road while they’re behind the wheel, law enforcement...
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Jurisdiction Question in Climate Damages Lawsuit October 5, 2020 By Lawrence Hurley The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal by energy companies including BP PLC, Chevron Corp., Exxon...