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31 07, 2023

Global Insurance Prices Continue to Moderate in Q2 With Exception of Property: Marsh

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Global commercial insurance pricing rose 3% in the second quarter of 2023, down from 4% in Q1, according to Marsh, which pointed to two notable trends during Q2: a moderation in cyber rates and continuing challenges in property insurance, which …

31 07, 2023

Q2 Net Income Up 23% at The Hartford, Bolstered by Commercial Lines

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The Hartford said second quarter net income was $542 million, an increase of 23% compared with the same period a year ago, driven by written premium growth of 12% in commercial lines. Net income from commercial lines was $458 million, …

31 07, 2023

CNA Financial Misses Profit Estimates on Higher P/C Catastrophe Losses

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Insurer CNA Financial missed second-quarter profit estimates on Monday, as wider catastrophe losses in its property and casualty (P&C) segment partially offset higher investment income. Profits at insurers came under pressure from a rise in catastrophe-related claims due to severe …

31 07, 2023

Judge Allows Parents’ Lawsuit Over Hospital’s Fetal Autopsy

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A judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that a Delaware hospital system performed an autopsy on a 16-week-old fetus despite the parents refusing to give their consent. Superior Court Judge Patricia Winston denied a motion this week by …

31 07, 2023

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit in Death of New Mexico Officer

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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging the Department of Homeland Security was negligent in a drug bust that resulted in the first New Mexico State Police officer killed in the line of duty in over three decades. U.S. District …

31 07, 2023

Winds Challenge Firefighters Battling Two California Blazes

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A massive wildfire burning out of control in California’s Mojave National Preserve was spreading rapidly amid erratic winds, while firefighters reported progress against another major blaze to the southwest that prompted evacuations. The York Fire that erupted Friday near the …

31 07, 2023

EU Companies Get New ESG Rules Aimed at Addressing Climate Risks

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Tens of thousands of companies operating in Europe face new requirements to report their operations’ ESG impacts as the European Union advances a plan to address climate change and environmental degradation through increased transparency and market pressures. The European Commission …

28 07, 2023

Barclays Banker Fired Over Sexual Harassment Loses $770,000 Employment Suit

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A former Barclays director who was fired for sexual harassment has lost an employment lawsuit against the British bank in which he sought nearly 600,000 pounds ($770,000) in compensation, a London tribunal announced on Thursday. Robert Record, once a senior …

28 07, 2023

Ship Carrying BMWs and Mercedes Ablaze Off Dutch Coast Could Burn for Days

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A cargo ship carrying almost 3,800 cars and construction vehicles is likely to continue burning for days, according to the Dutch coast guard, which is leading efforts to contain the blaze. BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz Group AG each have several …

28 07, 2023

NAIC Releases Highly-Anticipated Draft Model Bulletin on Insurers’ AI Use

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On July 17, 2023, the Innovation, Cybersecurity and Technology (H) Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released for comment a highly anticipated model bulletin (Model Bulletin) on regulatory expectations for the use of artificial intelligence systems (AI …