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Markets/Coverages: Apollo Forms ICX Consortium to Drive Insurance Industry Innovation
Apollo, the London-based independent specialist re/insurer, announced its new ICX Consortium through its “Apollo ibott 1971” division, which provides data-driven embedded insurance solutions for the fast-growing digital economy. Apollo plans to deploy meaningful lead capacity through the consortium which will …
Australia’s Iron Ore Export Hub Braces for Powerful Cyclone Ilsa
Australia’s northwest region, home to the world’s largest iron ore export hub, was bracing on Thursday for the area’s most powerful tropical cyclone in a decade, as a major port closed and residents rushed to stock up on essential supplies. …
Kremlin Warns Outlook for Extending Black Sea Grain Deal Is ‘Not so Great’
The Kremlin warned on Wednesday that the outlook for extending a deal beyond May 18 that allows the safe wartime export of grain and fertilizer from several Ukrainian Black Sea ports was not great as Russia’s own such exports still …
Juul to Pay $462 Million to Six States, D.C. Over Youth Addiction Claims
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc agreed on Wednesday to pay $462 million over eight years to settle claims by six U.S. states including New York and California, along with the District of Columbia, that it unlawfully marketed its addictive products …
Trump Sues Ex-Lawyer Michael Cohen Over Alleged Breaches of Contract
Former President Donald Trump filed a $500 million lawsuit against his former attorney Michael Cohen for allegedly violating their attorney-client bond and spreading “embarrassing or detrimental” lies. Cohen, whose falling out with Trump has led to exchanges of insults between …
SVB Failed From Mismanagement, Not Loose Regulations: FDIC
Management failures, not loose regulations, prompted Silicon Valley Bank’s sudden failure last month, a top Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) official said on Wednesday. “Mismanagement of interest rate risk was at the core of SVB’s problem,” FDIC Vice Chairman Travis …
HCI Launching New Florida HO Insurer After Go-ahead from Regulators
Florida regulators have given a green light to a new homeowners insurance company, the first since state lawmakers took steps in December to rein in costly claims litigation. Tailrow Insurance Co., part of HCI Group, was approved April 4 by …
Miami Homeowner Charged with Defrauding Citizens by Claiming Old Damage
Florida authorities have charged a Miami man – who has a long record of criminal and civil cases under his name – with insurance fraud after investigators found that some $300,000 in claims were linked to pre-exiting damage to his …
World Insurance Acquires TJ Woods Agency in Massachusetts
Insurance broker World Insurance Associates reports that it has acquired the business of Thomas J. Woods Insurance Agency, Inc. of Worcester, Massachusetts. TJ Woods was founded in 1949, and is a property/casualty agency, providing personal and business insurance. Terms of …
TWIA Board to Meet April 18 to Discuss Action on 2023 Reinsurance
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Associated Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, April 18 to discuss taking possible action on the TWIA’s reinsurance purchase for the 2023 storm season. TWIA’s reinsurance broker, Gallagher Re, will present information to the Board on …
Texas House Advances Bill That Would Expand Medical Marijuana
Texans who suffer from chronic pain and potentially other debilitating conditions would be able to access the state’s medical marijuana program under a bill advanced by the Texas House on Tuesday. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by House Public Health chair …
People Moves: Sompo Promotes Cañellas to Iberia Country Mgr.; Oneglobal Reshuffles Leadership Team; Watkins to Lead Excess Casualty, Bermuda Healthcare at Vantage
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Sompo International, Oneglobal Broking and Vantage Group Holdings. A summary of these new hires follows here. Sompo Int’l Promotes Cañellas to Iberia Country Manager, Insurance Sompo International, a leading provider of …