Human-Induced Climate Change Plays ‘Overwhelming’ Role in July Heatwaves: Scientists July 26, 2023 By David Stanway Human-induced climate change has played an “absolutely overwhelming” role in the extreme heatwaves that have swept across North America, Europe...
Update: Ship Carrying 3,000 Cars Ablaze off Dutch Coast, One Crewmember Dead July 26, 2023 By Charlotte Van Campenhout and Rishabh Jaiswal A fire blazed on a ship off the Dutch coast with nearly 3,000 vehicles on board on Wednesday, killing one...
Scientists Alarmed About Antarctica’s Unprecedented Lack of Sea Ice Growth July 26, 2023 By Brian Kahn Amid a summer of record heat, the most dramatic impact may be taking place under the cover of Antarctic night....
Australia Fines Facebook Owner Meta $14M for Failure to Disclose Data Collection July 26, 2023 By Byron Kaye An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totaling A$20 million ($14 million) for collecting user data...
Russia’s Danube Attacks Threaten Ukraine Grain Exports; Ports’ Insurance Rates Rise July 26, 2023 By Max Hunder and Jonathan Saul Russian air strikes on Ukrainian grain facilities on the Danube this week threaten a vital river route for Kyiv’s exports,...
Japanese Used-Car Exec to Step Down After Revelations of Fraudulent Insurance Claims July 26, 2023 By Hideki Suzuki and Nao Sano The president of Japanese used-car dealership Bigmotor Co. Ltd. said he will step down after revelations of fraudulent insurance claims...
Super Typhoon Doksuri Hits Philippines, Heads to China, Taiwan July 25, 2023 By Ditas Lopez and Cecilia Yap Philippine authorities on Tuesday evacuated hundreds of people in coastal communities as super typhoon Doksuri intensified in strength, pummeling the...
People Moves: Arch Re Appoints Former PartnerRe CUO Schriber as President; WTW Taps Marsh’s Clarke as President, Risk & Broking, Garrard Named Unit’s Chairman July 25, 2023 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Reinsurance Co. and Willis Towers Watson (WTW). A summary of...
Chubb Seeks 49% of India’s Kotak General Insurance, Has Edge Over Zurich: Sources July 25, 2023 By M. Sriram U.S. insurer Chubb is in talks to acquire a 49% stake in India’s Kotak General Insurance and has become a...
Greece Wildfires Raise Questions for Tourists About Their Travel Insurance Cover July 25, 2023 By Carolyn Cohn, Sinead Cruise and Tom Sims Wildfires and evacuations on the Greek island of Rhodes, and a heat wave blasting much of southern Europe, have raised...