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Apple Supplier Foxlink ‘Working Hard’ to Resume Production After India Fire
Taiwanese Apple Inc. supplier Foxlink said on Wednesday it is working hard to resume production following a fire at a plant in southern India that halted operations at the maker of iPhone charging cables, sending its stock price down. The …
Read More Former Oregon State University Dean Wins $600K Whistleblower Lawsuit
A jury has awarded over $600,000 to a former Oregon State University dean who sued the school for whistleblower retaliation. University officials disagree with the verdict issued earlier this month and plan to appeal, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Grace Kuo, …
Read More Experts Urge Empathy, Thoughtfulness for Insurers in Challenging Cyber Landscape
While the continuously evolving cyber threat landscape is a growing problem for insurers, experts on this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast say it’s not an insurmountable one, and empathy and thoughtfulness will be key as insurers seek to tackle …
Read More Markets/Coverages: CNA Hardy Launches 1st in Series of Products for Int’l Clients
CNA Hardy, the specialist commercial insurer that operates within the company and Lloyd’s markets, announced the launch of a new portfolio of bespoke package products built specifically for multinational businesses, called “Atlas.” Building on CNA Hardy’s existing suite of combined …
Read More Jensten Group Acquires UK’s Specialist Schemes Broker Darwin Clayton
The Jensten Group has announced its acquisition of the schemes broker, Darwin Clayton, for an undisclosed amount. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, brings 44 staff, 2,300 clients and more than £20 million ($23.9 million) in gross written …
Read More Specialty Re/Insurer Canopius Expands in APAC, With Launch of Melbourne Office
Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer, announced the opening of a new trading office in Melbourne, Australia. The operation will be led by David Mutton, who joins Canopius as casualty underwriter, APAC with immediate effect. Canopius will initially underwrite casualty …
Read More Howden Acquires Specialist Entertainment Broker Franz Gossler in Germany
Howden, the international insurance broker, announced an agreement to acquire Franz Gossler Insurance Group, one of the leading insurance brokers focusing on film and entertainment insurance in Germany and beyond. The transaction has been executed by Howden Germany’s specialty broker …
Read More Insurers to Pay Bangladesh Shipping Corp. $22.48M for Vessel Hit by Missile in Ukraine
Insurers are about to pay state-owned Bangladesh Shipping Corp. (BSC) $22.48 million for its vessel that was hit by a missile during fighting in Ukraine, two officials involved said on Tuesday. The expected settlement is one of the first shipping …
Read More Drivers Killed One Pedestrian Every 75 Minutes in H1 2022
Drivers in the United States struck and killed 3,434 people in the first half of 2022 – up 5%, or 168 more deaths, from the same period the year before, according to a new analysis from the Governors Highway Safety …
Read More State Farm P/C Businesses Report $13B Underwriting Loss
Late last year, State Farm’s chief executive broke the news that the auto giant would record the largest underwriting loss in its 100-year history for 2022. On Monday, the news became official with a huge number attached: $13 billion. “We …
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