Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of New Zealand-based RMA General Ltd. (RMA) and its associated insurance broking businesses. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. RMA provides commercial and personal insurance products as well as tailored life …
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Pay for women and men at firms in Australia’s financial and insurance services sector remains among the most unequal, according to government data that was expanded to include the salaries of more workers and a deeper analysis of wages. The …
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South Carolina’s governor declared a state of emergency this week as dozens of wildfires burned across parts of North and South Carolina, causing evacuations, minor property losses and unhealthy air quality. State, local and national news sites reported that more …
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Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone has recently raised his stake in insurer Generali to 8%, MF newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing financial sources. A spokesperson for Caltagirone had no immediate comment. According to MF, the businessman strengthened his position in …
Italian Businessman Caltagirone Raises Stake in Generali to 8%, MF Daily Says Read More »
A class action lawsuit filed in Texas alleges GEICO doesn’t abide by its Accident Forgiveness program when a driver with an unblemished record gets into a first, at-fault accident. Texas resident Christopher Cude sued GEICO on Feb. 25, alleging the …
Texas Lawsuit Alleges GEICO Raises Premiums Despite Accident Forgiveness Promise Read More »
Kraken said the US Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed in principle to drop its lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange, the latest in a series of dismissals of legal actions against crypto companies by the market regulator. There will be …
Kraken Is Latest Crypto Firm to Say SEC Agrees to Drop Lawsuit Read More »
As public perception and the legality of cannabis and other novel psychoactive substances continue to evolve, what emerging risks and litigation should insurance professionals keep an eye on? Last week, Verisk Analytics hosted a webinar to answer those questions and …
Verisk Webinar Highlights Emerging Psychoactive Substance Risks Read More »
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — The waters off New England had another warm year but didn’t heat up as fast as earlier this decade, bucking a trend of higher warming worldwide, said scientists who study the Atlantic Ocean near Maine. The …
New England Waters Warming More Slowly But Temps Remain High Read More »
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach broke up with spring break last year and city leaders still aren’t interested in couples counseling. Officials recently announced they were bringing back enhanced security measures for practically the entire month of March, …
After Breakup With Spring Breakers, Miami Beach Says No to Getting Back Together Read More »
Defending workers’ compensation claims from employees who have not disclosed previous injuries may have just become a little more complicated for employers and insurance carriers in Georgia. The Georgia Court of Appeals last week found that a long-standing defense against …
With Unrevealed Previous Injury, Later Claim Cannot be Denied, Georgia Court Says Read More »
