Posts by Hometown Insurance
Tiffany’s New York City’s Flagship Store Escapes Damage From Nearby Fire
Smoke that billowed outside Tiffany & Co.’s New York flagship location on Thursday morning was from a transformer that caught fire underneath the sidewalk, according to the city’s fire department. The smoke didn’t enter the building, according to Richard Blasi, …
Read More Italy Prosecutors Probe False Accounting Allegations Related to Insurer Eurovita: Source
Prosecutors in Milan are probing allegations of false accounting in relation to the crisis of Italian life insurer Eurovita, a person with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. Owned by Cinven, Eurovita this year became the first Italian insurer …
Read More Insurtech Root Says it Has No ‘Actionable’ Bid
Root Inc. said Thursday that it does not currently have an actionable bid for its acquisition after reports that it received a bid from Embedded Insurance. The Columbus, Ohio-based parent company of Root Insurance said its board “has always considered …
Read More GEICO to Pay $805K to Settle Overtime Wage Disputes With Claims Adjusters
Insurer GEICO has agreed to pay $805,000 total to settle class action lawsuits by claims adjusters alleging they were entitled to unpaid wages for overtime worked between May 27, 2019 and May 27, 2022. The settlement affects 91 plaintiffs involved …
Read More Fidelis Insurance Valued at $1.5 Billion in Lukewarm Market Debut
Fidelis Insurance Holdings notched a valuation of $1.5 billion on Thursday after shares of the reinsurer fell 6.4% on debut. The company joins a list of firms that have gone public this year as the IPO market gains momentum following …
Read More WHO Cancer Research Arm to Say Aspartame Sweetener a Possible Carcinogen: Sources
One of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and …
Read More French, UK Cyber Watchdogs Say Hackers-for-Hire Are Targeting Law Firms
Mercenary hackers increasingly are targeting law firms in a bid to steal data that could tip the balance in legal cases, French and British authorities say, echoing a Reuters investigation that uncovered the phenomenon last year. In a pair of …
Read More IIHS: Safety Concerns for Small Pickup Rear Seated Passengers
The latest crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals most small pickups fall short when it comes to rear seated passengers. “Our updated moderate overlap front crash test proved to be challenging for small pickups,” said IIHS …
Read More Gallagher’s June Insurance Market Report: Key Highlights and Implications for Buyers
How does the 2023 insurance market look so far? It depends on where you stand. Property is facing its most challenging market in 20 years. But D&O rates are down after spiking in 2020. Cyber is evolving to limit exposure. …
Read More Starting July 1, Florida Insurers Face New Guardrails on Forced-Placed Insurance
Starting Saturday, insurers and mortgage lenders for Florida homeowners will face some new restrictions on lender-placed insurance policies, thanks to a bill approved by state lawmakers this year. House Bill 793 takes effect July 1 and it bars what some …
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