Wells Fargo to Pay $7.8 Million to Workers to Settle Hiring Discrimination Charges August 26, 2020 Wells Fargo Bank has agreed to pay $7.8 million in back wages and interest to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination....
Hurricane Laura Expected to Be Category 4 When It Hits Texas, Louisiana August 26, 2020 By Ernest Scheyder Hurricane Laura was expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday on a steady track to hit...
Accredited Enters New Program Underwriting Partnership with Surround Insurance August 26, 2020 Accredited Surety & Casualty Company Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. (R&Q) and a...
Public Confidence, Often Inscrutable, Now Pivotal for Recovery: Viewpoint August 26, 2020 By Mike Dolan Public confidence in virus control, rather than the length and stringency of government lockdowns, may be the best way to...
Virginia’s Markel Corporation Appoints Chu as Chief Risk Officer August 26, 2020 Markel Corporation has appointed Julia Chu as chief risk officer, effective immediately. In this new role, Chu will be responsible...
Widower Files Suit Over Woman’s Death from Falling Debris in Manhattan August 26, 2020 A widower whose wife died when she was hit by falling debris on a Manhattan street filed a lawsuit against...
Coronavirus Erodes Countries’ Economic Resilience; Global Insurance Gaps Widen August 26, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to reduce global macroeconomic resilience by about 20% in 2020 from 2019 levels as stimulus...
Natural Catastrophe Claims Cost Insurers More Than Coronavirus in First Half: Fitch August 26, 2020 COVID-19-related claims were not the biggest driver of the North American property/casualty insurance industry’s overall combined ratio during the first...
Limited Liability Protection for Drugmakers Hampers EU Coronavirus Vaccine Deals August 26, 2020 By Francesco Guarascio The European Union is offering only partial protection to vaccine makers against legal risks from side-effects of their potential COVID-19...
Miami Dolphins Face Criticism Over Plan to Host 13K Fans at Home Opener August 26, 2020 By Steven Wine The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against Buffalo on Sept....