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A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said. It was the third death in a week involving encounters with U.S. Immigration and …

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the insurers HSB (UK & Ireland) and Antares. A summary of these new hires follows here. HSB (UK & Ireland) Names Former Munich Re Exec Götz as Dir. of Strategy, Value …

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable while affirming the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (ICR) of “a” (Excellent) for Massachusetts-based Safety Insurance Co., Safety Indemnity Insurance Co., Safety Property …

The Hanover Insurance Group announced that John C. Roche, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire on Dec. 31 following a distinguished 40-year career in the insurance industry. Richard W. Lavey, chief operating officer of The Hanover and president …

London’s office market is weighing the possibility of lower prices for properties that don’t come with cooling options such as air-conditioning, according to real estate brokers and consultants. “Heat is now up there as a red flag,” said Chris Cummings, …

Iran said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz was an inviolable “red line,” warning that if U.S. President Donald Trump carried out his threat to attack Iran’s infrastructure, it would strike all infrastructure across the Gulf region. The U.S. …

The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, hired Sean Rutledge to its Northeast underwriting team as a production underwriter. Based in Massachusetts, Rutledge will partner with agents and employers across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, specializing in small business accounts. …

India has directed ship owners, ship managers and recruitment agencies to stop deploying the country’s seafarers on vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz following an upsurge in attacks. Among precautions, there should be no deployment of Indian crew members …

Canopius Appoints Moore US CEO Canopius Group, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, appointed Nadine Moore as CEO of its U.S. business. Based in Chicago, Moore will lead Canopius’ U.S. operations across both its retail and wholesale businesses. Moore will assume leadership …

Farmers Insurance has launched a new initiative designed to make insurance easier to understand and more transparent for consumers. Farmers said the enterprise-wide effort reflects its continuing commitment to helping consumers better understand their options so they can make more …