Insurers AIG, USAA Receive OK to Test Use of Drones April 8, 2015 By Andrew G. Simpson Two more insurers have received approval to test the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, for their business....
Chubb Estimates Q1 Pre-Tax Catastrophe Losses of Approximately $250M April 8, 2015 The Chubb Corporation announced Tuesday that it estimates the impact of losses from catastrophes for the first quarter of 2015...
How to Improve Insurance Industry Ethics April 8, 2015 Support from leaders at the top of organizations is the key to improving the ethical climate in the insurance industry,...
Florida Bill Allowing Electronic Insurance Documents Sent to Governor April 8, 2015 Florida may soon be the 28th state to adopt legislation that enables insurers to conduct all policyholder transactions over the...
A.M. Best: Insurers Must Consider Risks of U.K. Exit From European Union April 8, 2015 Insurers based in the United Kingdom underwriting a material amount of European business should be monitoring the potential consequences of...
Spring Forecast Warns of Severe Thunderstorms, Hail, Tornadoes April 8, 2015 By Brian K. Sullivan It’s again the time of year when a mix of cool air from Canada, warm moist air from the Gulf...
Canada Aims to Finalize Oil Tank Car Standards by End of April: Minister April 8, 2015 By Allison Martell The Canadian government would like to finalize specifications for a new version of the tank cars used to transport crude...
RMS Commends Tokyo’s Adoption of Nat Cat Quake Loss Reduction Plan April 8, 2015 Catastrophe modeling firm RMS has issued a statement supporting the recently-announced plan by the city of Tokyo to halve expected...
DUAL Marine & Energy Forms Underwriting Partnership With CNA Hardy April 8, 2015 DUAL, the international underwriting agency, announced its global marine and energy business has started underwriting with support from CNA Hardy’s...
Willis Mexico Expands Footprint With Acquisition of Carsa Consultores April 8, 2015 Willis Group Holdings plc announced it has acquired Carsa Consultores, a leading broker in Mexico. The move strengthens and supports...