INSURANCE NEWS

Chinese Electric Automaker Nio Hit by Ransomware Attack

China-based Nio Inc. said on Tuesday that hackers had breached its computer systems and accessed data on users and vehicle sales, in the latest hacking incident to hit the global auto industry. The hackers had sent an email to the …
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ACORD Study Highlights Drivers of High Performance Among Top U.S. Insurers

ACORD recently conducted the U.S. Value Creators Study focused on the 100 largest property/casualty insurance groups in the U.S., representing nearly 90% of premiums written and almost 100% of the industry’s market capitalization – $9.1 trillion over the 20 years …
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Suits Over Carolina Cheerleader Abuse Allegations Now Include Racketeering Claims

A series of lawsuits beginning in South Carolina have detailed the alleged sexual abuse of at least 20 cheerleaders across six states. The anonymous plaintiffs have accused coaches, choreographers and others of illicit drug provision, child pornography solicitation and rape. …
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Verisk to Acquire Swedish Claims Insurtech Mavera

Verisk, the global data analytics provider, has entered into an agreement to acquire Mavera, a Sweden-based insurtech firm that operates a personal injury claims management platform. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. This addition of the Nordics personal …
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Gallagher to Acquire HR, Benefits Firm Buck For $660 Million

Global broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has agreed to acquire the partnership interests of BCHR Holdings, L.P., which does business under the name Buck. Buck provides of retirement, human relations, and employee benefits consulting and administration services. The organization …
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Progressive Lowers Loss Estimate From Hurricane Ian By $400M

The Progressive Corp. said Dec. 21 that its loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses (ALAE) in the property business are estimated to be $1 billion from, prior to reinsurance, from Hurricane Ian. The insurer said this reflects favorable development of …
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One Dead, Another Injured During Ammonia Leak at Massachusetts Food Plant

A 68-year-old man died and another man was taken to the hospital for treatment after an ammonia leak at a food processing facility in Massachusetts, authorities said. Police officers and firefighters went to the plant in Norwood at about 11 …
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Monsanto Moves to Halt School Demolition by Vermont City Suing It Over PCB Chemicals

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The manufacturer of chemicals that are forcing Vermont’s largest city to tear down its high school wants to block the demolition, saying that would result in the destruction of evidence. Burlington’s school board sued Monsanto in …
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Top Court Grants a Mulligan, Overturns $3.5M Penalty Against Club for Errant Golf Balls

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has granted a country club another shot at defending itself after a jury last year penalized it $3.5 million for golf balls veering onto a homeowner’s adjacent property. The state’s high court ordered a retrial …
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UK Insurers, Banks Hope for Substantive Financial Services Reforms in 2023

After a jarring six months marked by sweeping policy promises, U-turns and four Chancellors of the Exchequer, UK financiers head into 2023 uncertain that the coming year will finally usher in substantive reforms to the City of London. Current Chancellor …
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Insurance Rates to Stay Flat for Shipments of Ukraine Grain: Lloyd’s Insurer Ascot

A cargo insurance facility providing cover for shipments via Ukraine’s grain export corridor will continue next year with no rate increases, an underwriter with Lloyd’s of London insurer Ascot said on Thursday. Twenty-one insurers are part of the facility, which …
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Investigators Probe Failure of Italy’s Vega C Rocket; Satellite Insurers Expect Profit Hit

An investigation is being launched after the latest version of Italy’s Vega C rocket failed on its second mission, destroying two Earth-imaging satellites and further complicating Europe’s access to space on top of the war in Ukraine. Launch firm Arianespace …
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