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9 03, 2023

Crypto-Focused Bank Silvergate Plans to Wind Down Following Blow From FTX

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Crypto-focused bank Silvergate Capital Corp. said on Wednesday it planned to wind down operations and voluntarily liquidate after it was hit with losses following the dramatic collapse of crypto exchange FTX, sending its shares down 35% in after-hours trade. The …

9 03, 2023

Safety Agency Opens Probe of Norfolk Southern Rail Accidents

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Federal investigators are opening a wide-ranging investigation into one of the nation’s biggest railroads following a fiery derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month and several other accidents involving Norfolk Southern, including the The National Transportation Safety Board said on …

9 03, 2023

FDA: Two More Eyedrop Brands Recalled Due to Risks

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U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury. The announcements follow a recall last month of eyedrops made in India that were linked …

3 03, 2023

People Moves: Wallace to NC Commission, Draddy to McGriff

By | March 3rd, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on People Moves: Wallace to NC Commission, Draddy to McGriff

Wallace Named NC Deputy Commissioner William Wallace, a mediator and former chairman of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section, has been named a deputy commissioner at the state’s Industrial Commission. His term begins March 13 and will be …

3 03, 2023

Aircraft Lessor AerCap Says Russian Airlines Proposing Settlements for Stranded Jets

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Aircraft lessor AerCap said on Thursday it had been approached by Russian airlines and their insurance companies about possible settlements for planes stranded after the Ukraine invasion but that it was unclear if any deal could be reached. Western sanctions …

3 03, 2023

Shell Wins Bid to Limit British Suit Over Nigeria Delta Oil Spill

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Shell Plc won a bid to limit a British lawsuit over an oil spill off the coast of Nigeria after a judge ruled that a group of thousands of Nigerians couldn’t prove that the disaster continued to wreak devastation on …

3 03, 2023

Turkey Issues Rebuilding Rules After Quake Leaves Millions Homeless, Kills Thousands

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Turkey issued rebuilding regulations on Friday for a region devastated by earthquakes this month to enable companies or charities to help in the urgent task of building new homes for the millions who need rehousing after the devastating tremors. More …

3 03, 2023

London Cyber Decoys Attacked 91 Million Times in January by Over 101,000 Hackers

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Computers specially configured to make cyber criminals think they were small businesses operating in London were attacked by hackers over 2,000 times every minute this January. The computers – called “honeypots” in the cyber security industry – were operated by …

3 03, 2023

Jensten Group Completes Basil Fry and Bellegrove Acquisitions in UK

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The Jensten Group has completed the acquisitions of Basil Fry & Company and Bellegrove, following final regulatory approval. Collectively the deals bring an additional 5000 clients, 80 staff and £40 million ($47.9 million) gross written premiums to the Jensten Group. …

3 03, 2023

Insurance Software on the Block as Private Equity Looks to Cash In

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European buyout houses Montagu Private Equity and Astorg Partners are preparing to hang the “for sale” sign on their UK insurance software investments, hoping to woo insurers and fellow private capital funds with their technology. Montagu is exploring a sale …