Smartphone Makers Reject Obama Call for Restrictions to Curb Distracted Driving November 28, 2016 By Todd Shields and Alan Levin U.S. highway safety officials called on smartphone makers to add features that would keep motorists from using functions linked to...
UK Financial Firms Look to Dublin as EU Base After Brexit Vote: Irish Minister November 28, 2016 By Huw Jones Some financial firms in Britain looking for a base in the European Union after Brexit are expected to start applying...
Emerging Markets to Drive Insurance Sector Growth in 2017: Swiss Re November 28, 2016 The global economy is expected to grow moderately over the next two years, supporting continued growth in insurance premium volumes,...
Partner Perspective How Certificate Automation Changes the Account Manager Workday Presented by Fulcrum Certificate issuance is one of those tasks that looks straightforward from the outside. A client needs a certificate, the account...
XL Catlin Appoints Branch as Chief Executive of Insurtech Team, Accelerate November 28, 2016 XL Catlin announced the appointment of Vincent Branch as Chief Executive for Accelerate, its new expert team focused on innovation...
Allianz to Launch Subsidiary in China to Target Overseas Investments: Sources November 28, 2016 By Samuel Shen and Michelle Price German insurer Allianz is setting up a wholly-owned unit in Shanghai to launch hedge funds that invest abroad, three sources...
Insurtech Startups Attract Growing List of Traditional Insurer Partners November 28, 2016 By Oliver Suess Listening to Andrew Rear talk about insurers, you wouldn’t think he works for one that’s been around for 136 years....
Hargreaves to Retire from Tokio Marine Kiln November 28, 2016 Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) announced the retirement of Robin Hargreaves who will leave TMK at the end of the year...
Too Often, Small Businesses Learn Insurance Lessons After Disaster Strikes November 28, 2016 By Joyce Rosenberg A fire at the gun shop next door never reached Kathy Laurienti’s sausage and specialty food store, but the water...
QBE, SUA Agency to Offer Professional Liability Coverage to Mortgage Specialists November 28, 2016 QBE North America has formed a program underwriting agreement with Stateside Underwriting Agency (SUA) to offer its clients who are...
Judge Halts Florida’s 14.5% Workers’ Compensation Hike Set for Dec. 1 November 27, 2016 A Florida circuit judge has blocked a 14.5 percent workers’ compensation rate increase due to go into effect Dec. 1...