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People Moves: Sompo Int’l Taps Chubb’s Gossé for Cyber Ins., Continental Europe; Allianz Commercial Names Vogler Chief Regions & Mkts Officer, Succeeding Haagen
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Sompo International and Allianz Commercial. A summary of these new hires follows here. Sompo Int’l Taps Chubb’s Gossé for Cyber Insurance, Continental Europe Sompo International, the global provider of commercial and …
Read More Ariel Re Relaunches Clean Energy Division, Focusing on Tech Performance Insurance
Ariel Re, the Bermuda-based re/insurer, has relaunched its Clean Energy division as “Ariel Green,” in recognition of the increasingly crucial role of technology performance insurance in accelerating innovation in solar, energy storage, hydrogen, and bioenergy to help curb climate change. …
Read More McKinsey Agrees to Pay $230 Million to Settle More Opioid Suits
McKinsey & Co. is poised to pay $230 million in its latest settlement of lawsuits blaming the company for its role advising opioid manufacturers in their sales of the painkillers. The proposed accord with local governments and school districts filed …
Read More Kia, Hyundai Recall Over 3 Million Vehicles for Fire Risks
Hyundai and Kia are recalling a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of engine fires, telling owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are complete. The automakers say brake fluid leaks …
Read More Tornado-damaged Pfizer Plant in North Carolina Restarts Production
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (AP) — A major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina that makes critical supplies for U.S. hospitals has restarted production about 10 weeks after it was heavily damaged by a tornado, the company announced Monday. Getting a …
Read More People Moves: Taylor Joins ReSource Pro as Global Head of Marketing
Taylor Joins ReSource Pro as SVP, Global Head of Marketing ReSource Pro, headquartered in New York, N.Y., named Beth Taylor senior vice president and global head of marketing. Taylor brings over 18 years of experience in global B2B marketing, including …
Read More Markets/Coverages: Bold Penguin Partnering With NEXT Insurance
Bold Penguin has partnered with NEXT Insurance, a leading technology-first small business insurer, to enhance small business coverage options on the Bold Penguin Terminal. Per a press release, through this partnership, Bold Penguin users will gain access to NEXT’s General …
Read More Rising Claims Costs Limit US P/C Profitability in 2023
While the profitability outlook for the U.S. P/C industry this year is mixed, Swiss Re predicts a stronger year in 2024, as premium increases and interest rates improve industry results. According to the U.S. Property & Casualty Outlook report, the …
Read More The Challenges of a Widening Cyber Insurance Protection Gap
According to privileged access management Delinea’s report, Closing the Cyber Insurance Gap – 2023 State of Cyber Insurance, a significant gap is emerging between insurance carriers and organizations who are seeking affordable, comprehensive cyber coverage. More than 20 respondents in …
Read More Markets/Coverages: Aon Offers Financial Institutions Solution With Capacity of $100M
Insurance broker Aon plc announced the launch of a flagship new insurance solution, FI Protect 360, created in collaboration with several leading London market insurers. FI Protect 360 is designed to address key operational risks faced by today’s financial institutions …
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