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Today's Headlines January 7, 2022

Preparing for Gray Rhinos and Black Swans

Even if they are never laid out in a formal document, every company is going to have strategic goals. After all, no executive is going to say that they don't want their company to grow or otherwise improve. To do so would be devastating to not only the business and company morale but their personal... read more
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Cryptocurrency Crime Hit Record $14B in 2021

Crime involving cryptocurrencies hit an all-time high of $14 billion last year, according to blockchain researcher Chainalysis — a record that comes as regulators call for more powers over the fast-growing sector. Crypto received by digital wallet addresses linked to illicit activity including scams, darknet markets and ransomware jumped 80 percent from a year earlier,... read more
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Product Innovation Taking Off on Lloyd's 'Launchpad'

The Lloyd's Product Launchpad is the new home for the development of insurance solutions to tackle emerging risks. The Lloyd's Product Launchpad has been created to replace the Product Innovation Facility and enable the Lloyd's market to keep partnering with InsurTech while advancing innovation and developing new insurance solutions. Under the oversight of the Lloyd's... read more
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Trial for Florida Condo Collapse Set for March 2023

A major lawsuit in the collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium building that killed 98 people will go to trial in March 2023, a judge said Wednesday. That's about six months later than Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman had originally planned, but lawyers in the complex and unusual case said experts need more time to... read more
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M&A Deals: Acrisure, Everspan, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, Canopius

Acrisure has acquired Appalachian Underwriters. Ambac Financial Group subsidiary Everspan Group has completed the acquisition of three admitted insurance carriers. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has acquired TMS Re Inc. Canopius Group completed a loss portfolio transfer agreement with RiverStone International. *** Financial services distribution firm Acrisure has acquired Appalachian Underwriters, a national managing general agency... read more
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Lack of Historical Records Not the Reason Atlantic Hurricanes Seem More Frequent -- They Really Are

Forecasting how storms may change in the future, it helps to know something about their past. Judging from historical records dating back to the 1850s, hurricanes in the North Atlantic have become more frequent over the last 150 years. However, scientists have questioned whether this upward trend is a reflection of reality, or simply an... read more
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Executives on the Move at Canopius, BHSI, Brit

Canopius Group, the London-based global specialty re/insurer, has appointed Neil Robertson as group chief executive officer. Part of his focus will be on developing the company's Asia-Pacific, Bermudian and U.S. operations while continuing to build its reputation as a leading London specialty re/insurer. He replaces Michael Watson, who will continue as group chairman. Robertson joined... read more
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Saying Goodbye to 2021 Without a Blast (Slideshow)

Weren't there some days at the end of last year when you just felt like—I don't know—blowing up a Tesla? If you are like me, you felt gloomy as the days of 2021 wound down. After a midyear glimpse of normalcy faded from memory, and more days of virus seclusion seemed imminent, it was hard... read more
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Research and Webinars

3 Steps to Optimize Distribution Channels

Effective distribution is essential to carrier success, especially as the ...
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How Carriers are Managing Licensing & Compliance: New Models for New Times

"Managing agent licensing is a business-critical function for insurers and ...
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E&S Startups Emerge To Take On Insurance's Biggest Risks

It's good to be in the E&S market right now. Indeed, E&S typically ...
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Digital Strategies & Shifting Priorities in Commercial Lines Insurance

Join Dave McKenna, VP, IT & CISO from Upland Capital and OneShield's ...
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When every picture tells a story...

How much do you know about the risks in your portfolio—and what might you be ...
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