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| Today's Headlines | April 22, 2021 |
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In the early days of the Internet in the late 1990s, Netscape Navigator, Microsoft's Internet Explorer and other Internet browsers tried to grab market share in an emerging market. The choice of a browser in those days had technological, cultural and even political implications for their users. Consumers and businesses placed values on browsers that... read more | | |
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As we mark the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 and the resulting social and workplace changes that it triggered, many things have changed. The work-from-home model is looking like it will be a big part of how we move forward. The old days of soldiering on through illness and dragging yourself into the office are no... read more | | |
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The on-demand economy was transforming the commercial auto market even before the pandemic hit, with consumers tapping new ride services to get around and relying on delivery not just for pizza, but for weekly groceries, household goods, and anything you can order online. One-size-fits-all... read more | | |
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W.R. Berkley Corp. reported record quarterly underwriting income, double digit premium growth and healthy rate increases in the first quarter. read more | | |
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Insurers want to put more money into private equity this year while scaling back on hedge funds, a survey by Goldman Sachs Asset Management showed on Wednesday. Private equity was the most-favored asset class for insurers seeking to increase investment returns, followed by middle market corporate loans and infrastructure debt, the survey said. read more | | |
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The White House unveiled on Tuesday a 100-day plan intended to protect the U.S. power grid from cyber-attacks, mainly by creating a stronger relationship between U.S. national security agencies and the mostly private utilities that run the electrical system. read more | | |
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With the nomination of Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, America's financial policeman has become much more assertive. The SEC isn't banning SPACs, but what began as gentle reminder to investors not to gamble on a blank-check company solely because a celebrity is involved, has morphed into a more comprehensive examination of the SPAC structure. read more | | |
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W.R. Berkley Corp.'s Berkley One expanded into Maryland and broadened its product offerings in other states where it does business. Openly, an InsurTech MGA focused on high-end homeowners insurance, is now available in its home state of Massachusetts. AXA XL's North America Construction insurance business teamed up with Risk Control Technologies to provide clients with easy access to risk engineering and loss prevention. read more | | |
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The "average" Atlantic hurricane season will be a little more active going forward. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has updated its definition of an "average" Atlantic hurricane season, adding two more named tropical storms and one more hurricane than before. Starting with forecasts for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center... 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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| | Against the backdrop of digital transformation and the pandemic, insurers can ... read more | |
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| | Watch on demand: Erie Insurance's Tim Shine shares the journey to digitize the ... read more | |
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| | " When it comes to insurance, small business owners want straightforward ... read more | |
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| | Consumers don't take into account the fees that insurance companies have to pay ... read more | |
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