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20 09, 2023

OSHA Fines Georgia Silo Operator for Safety Violations After Suffocation of Worker

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The death of a worker who suffocated in a Georgia grain silo could have been prevented had the employer not violated safety regulations, federal officials say. That finding results from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation into the …

8 09, 2023

Reinsurance Rates to Rise in 2024, Soften in 2025: Fitch

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Reinsurance rates are likely to continue to rise in 2024, though at a slower pace than in 2023, and prices will start to fall in 2025, Fitch Ratings analyst Robert Mazzuoli told Reuters on Thursday. Reinsurers – who insure insurers …

20 09, 2023

Maine House GOP Leader, a Lobsterman, Survives Boat Capsize and Sinking

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Like most lobstermen, the Maine House Republican leader scrambled to complete his work ahead of the remnants of Hurricane Lee. Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham was rushing home from sea when a giant wave rose up, seemingly from nowhere, and towered …

8 09, 2023

Hamilton Insurance Group Confidentially Files for US IPO

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Hamilton Insurance Group said on Thursday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, at a time when there is growing momentum for deals involving insurance and reinsurance companies. The U.S. IPO market has seen a nascent recovery …

20 09, 2023

Private Prison Firm Pays Mississippi $5 Million After Audit Found Understaffing Issues

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Utah-based private prison company has returned $5.1 million to the Mississippi Department of Corrections after an investigation found it failed to provide enough workers at one of the prisons it was operating, state Auditor Shad …

8 09, 2023

Allianz Unveils €20 Billion Spending Target in Net-Zero Transition Plan

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Allianz SE is planning to invest €20 billion ($21.4 billion) in renewable energy and low-carbon technology by 2030, as it unveils its first ever net zero transition plan. The German insurance and asset management giant also plans to increase revenues …

20 09, 2023

US Authorities Scrutinize if Credit Suisse Misled Investors Before UBS Rescue: Filing

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U.S. authorities are seeking evidence from Credit Suisse to assess whether the bank misled investors about its financial health as it teetered towards a state-backed rescue by UBS six months ago. Credit Suisse “has received requests for documents and information” …

1 09, 2023

Brightway, The Herron Family Agency to Open in Texas

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VeinTwain Herron, a Texas commercial real estate specialist, will open Brightway, The Herron Family Agency in Cedar Park this month. The agency offers customized Home, Flood, Auto, Boat, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, RV, Motorcycle, Umbrella, Commercial and Life insurance. “Opening …

20 09, 2023

Markets/Coverages: Specialty MGA Nirvana Launches European W&I Binder

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Nirvana, the London-based media, tech and cyber managing general agent (MGA), has launched its new European SME Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) binder. The team has a total available line size of €20 million ($21.4 million), in partnership with a handful …

1 09, 2023

Louisiana Department of Insurance Opens Second Round of Incentive Program

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The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) has opened the second round of the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program, which is designed to offer grants to insurers that write new policies in the state. The application period began Sept. 1 and goes …