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| Today's Headlines | May 5, 2021 |
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Having recently marked the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like an opportune time to consider how the pandemic has impacted the insurance industry. While business interruption lawsuits (totaling more than 1,500 as of March 31, 2021) have dominated the headlines, the pandemic's effects stretch far beyond BI claims. Indeed, the pandemic has... read more | | |
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When the leader of Sompo International's Global Risk Solutions business describes a key stop on his path to the C-suite, he mentions the possibility that race and age were a hurdle in passing. "Look, there were a lot of people that felt at that point, 'Who is this young kid?' and many companies tended to... read more | | |
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Historically, the insurance industry has relied on imprecise risk assessments. But what if carriers could gather data to better understand their insurance risks? Or to prevent costly damage in the first place? Smart home and property technology can do just that. An IoT device is ... read more | | |
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Global commercial insurance pricing continued its double-digit growth in the 2021 first quarter, but the rate of increase dipped for the first time since late 2017, Marsh found in its latest market index report. read more | | |
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Global P/C insurance M&A activity was "surprisingly rigorous" in 2020 despite significant challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic, Conning said. read more | | |
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New Federal Aviation Administration rules are expected to clear the way for expanded commercial use of drones, which are increasingly being used by insurers to assess property damage. read more | | |
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Chinese online insurance technology firm Waterdrop Inc aims to raise up to $360 million in an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, company filings show. read more | | |
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Swiss cyber security firm Acronis said on Tuesday it has received more than $250 million in a financing round led by CVC Capital valuing it at more than $2.5 billion. read more | | |
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Zurich Insurance Group named a former AXA XL executive to a newly created role that address financial lines and cyber together. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance appointed a new senior underwriter focused on Transactional Liability in Asia and the Middle East. read more | | |
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| | Identity thieves are increasingly targeting non-financial accounts, including ... read more | |
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| | Is your insurance organization prepared to meet the heighted expectations of ... read more | |
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| | New consumer trends reveal the path carriers can follow to thrive in this ... read more | |
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| | Many of us made big changes to the way we work this year. Whether your team is ... read more | |
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| | For insurance companies providing a policy update, the cost of a double-digit ... read more | |
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