A fourth Russia-connected tanker in under a week was attacked on Tuesday, a sharp uptick in strikes on Moscow-associated shipping as the war in Ukraine nears a fifth year. The tiny oil and chemicals t
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How ‘Super Roofs’ Reward Insurers, Cat Bond Investors and Homeowners
As the Trump administration stalls federal funding for projects intended to make states more resilient to climate change and private insurers decline to cover properties in high-risk zones, North Carolina just proved there’s another way to fund disaster preparedness: a …
Air France, Airbus Dispute Pilot Roles in Rio-Paris Crash
Air France and Airbus clashed over the role of pilots in a mid-Atlantic crash that killed 228 passengers and crew more than 16 years ago as the two companies fought corporate manslaughter charges at t
Death of Teenager on Carnival Cruise Ship Ruled a Homicide
The death of a Florida teenager on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, the latest development in a case that has drawn international attention and sparked intense speculation on social media. Anna Kepner’s cause …
Air France, Airbus Dispute Pilot Roles in Rio-Paris Crash
Air France and Airbus clashed over the role of pilots in a mid-Atlantic crash that killed 228 passengers and crew more than 16 years ago as the two companies fought corporate manslaughter charges at the climax of an eight-week appeal …
Amazon Wins Injunction Against New York Law on Labor Relations
A federal judge last Wednesday granted Amazon.com a preliminary injunction to block the New York State Public Employment Relations Board from enforcing a new state law that the online retailer considers an attempt to illegally regulate private-sector labor relations. The …
Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire in Decades Followed a Year of Safety Complaints
Residents of the housing complex that was engulfed in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in seven decades were told by authorities last year that they faced “relatively low fire risks” after complaining repeatedly about fire hazards posed by ongoing renovation works, …
PE Firms EQT, CVC Drop $3.44B Pursuit of Australian Broker AUB Group; Shares Drop
Australia’s AUB Group said on Monday its suitors EQT and CVC Asia Pacific had abandoned their pursuit that valued the insurance broker at A$5.25 billion ($3.44 billion), sending its shares more than 17% lower. Shares of the Sydney-based firm plunged …
Unlocking the Future Workforce in High School: The Impact of Emerging Talent Programs and Local Industry Engagement
The future of insurance is sitting in today’s classrooms. We hold this truth to be self-evident: when young people gain insurance knowledge, real exposure to professional pathways, and meaningful engagement with industry professionals, the results are extraordinary. “For well over …
US E&S Outlook No Longer Positive: AM Best
AM Best revised its market segment outlook on the U.S. excess and surplus lines segment to stable from positive, the rating agency announced. The change comes as rates soften and premium growth moderates. “Although favorable market conditions for E&S writers …