Moody’s to P/C Insurers: Beware Weather, Competition in Months Ahead December 3, 2014 U.S. property/casualty insurers can celebrate higher overall earnings and premium levels in the 2014 third quarter versus the same period...
Banks Get OK for Suit Against Target to Recoup Data Breach Costs December 3, 2014 By Jonathan Stempel A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Target Corp.’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by banks seeking to recoup money they...
Iran Hackers Targeted Airlines, Energy Firms Across Globe: Cylance Report December 3, 2014 By Jim Finkle Iranian hackers have infiltrated some of the world’s top energy, transport and infrastructure companies over the past two years in...
Climate Change Report: Philippines Hardest Hit by Extreme Weather in 2013 December 3, 2014 The Philippines, Cambodia and India were the countries hardest hit by extreme weather events in 2013, according to a study...
Willis Re Unveils New Japan Tsunami Model December 3, 2014 Willis Re, the reinsurance division of Willis Group Holdings, the risk adviser, insurance and reinsurance broker, has released a new...
Oversized Cargo Haulers Seek Exemption from 30-Minute Break Rule December 3, 2014 By Denise Johnson Oversized and overweight cargo haulers that can only operate on roadways at certain times of day are seeking an exemption...
A.M. Best Report: Last Resort Insurers Welcome Catastrophe Bond Market December 3, 2014 The convergence market has provided an opportunity for entities that act as insurers of last resort to transfer some of...
A.M. Best: Asia-Pacific M&As Driven by Top-Line Growth Prospects December 3, 2014 The Asia-Pacific region has been a popular destination for mergers and acquisitions, driven by top-line growth prospects for many still-developing...
Survey Shows 8-in-10 Americans Believe in Climate Change December 2, 2014 By Don Jergler More than eight-in-10 Americans now believe the climate is changing – although they place that concern beneath issues like global...
Regions Insurance Opens Dallas Office December 2, 2014 Regions Insurance, an affiliate of Regions Bank, announced on Tuesday it has opened a Dallas, Texas, office. Regions Insurance has...