Chemical Firm BASF and Its Law Firm to Pay $72.5M to Close Talcum-Asbestos Claims July 24, 2020 By Jef Feeley BASF SE, the world’s biggest chemical maker, and a law firm agreed to pay a combined $72.5 million to resolve...
Global Natural Catastrophe Losses During H1 Ranged from $68B to $75B: Munich Re, Aon July 24, 2020 By L.S. Howard Munich Re and Aon both issued reports this week on the economic and insurance costs of global natural catastrophes during...
Geico Sued for Alleged ‘Woefully Inadequate’ Coronavirus Auto Insurance Discount July 24, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson Berkshire Hathaway’s Geico, the country’s second largest auto insurer, is being targeted by a potential class action for allegedly overcharging...
Anchorage Mayor Imposing New Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Cases July 24, 2020 By Becky Bohrer The mayor of Anchorage is limiting gathering sizes and the number of people allowed in bars, restaurants and entertainment venues...
Clint Eastwood Files Suit in California Against CBD Sellers Over Use of His Name July 24, 2020 By Andrew Dalton Clint Eastwood sued several companies that sell CBD supplements on Wednesday, alleging that they are falsely using his name and...
New York Company to Pay $200K in Penalties for Safety Violations July 24, 2020 A home and personal care fabric products manufacturer will correct hazards at its five manufacturing facilities in New York and...
Global Risk Solutions Acquires Connecticut’s William Kramer & Associates July 24, 2020 Global Risk Solutions Inc. (GRS), a provider of claims adjusting and environmental risk management solutions, has acquired William Kramer &...
The Central Insurance Companies Promotes Zollner to Northeast Regional VP July 24, 2020 The Central Insurance Companies has promoted Matt Zollner to vice president of the Northeast regional office. In his new role,...
Everest Insurance Promotes Karmilowicz to President, CEO; Mulray to COO July 24, 2020 Everest Insurance reports that Michael Karmilowicz has been named president and chief executive officer and Michael Mulray has been named...
Facebook’s WhatsApp to Expand Indian Partnerships to Offer Pensions, Insurance July 24, 2020 By Sankalp Phartiyal Facebook Inc.’s WhatsApp plans to team up with more Indian lenders to expand banking services in rural areas and for...