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3 05, 2022

Net Zero Business Opportunities Could Double Size of London Insurance Market: LIIBA

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The business opportunities provided by the global transition to net zero is potentially large enough to double the size of the London insurance market, according to the London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA). An analysis by the UK broker …

2 05, 2022

Tryg and Intact Financial Corp. Complete Sale of Codan Denmark to Alm. Brand

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Tryg A/S and Intact Financial Corp., have completed the sale of Codan Forsikring A/S’ Danish business to Alm. Brand A/S, after receiving all required approvals. On June 11 2021, it was announced that Codan DK would be acquired by Alm. …

2 05, 2022

Supreme Court Rules Against Discrimination Claim for Emotional Distress

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The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit filed by a deaf, legally blind woman against a physical therapy business that wouldn’t provide an American Sign Language interpreter for her appointments. In a 6-3 ruling with …

2 05, 2022

Howden, Munich Re and Skyline Develop Parametric Cover for Jamaica Farmers

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Howden, the London-based insurance broker, has worked with Munich Re and Skyline Partners to develop a product that protects the Jamaican Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL) against non-repayment of micro-loans from farmers in the event of extreme weather. Approximately 100,000 …

2 05, 2022

Global Shipping Industry Pushes to Rescue Seafarers Trapped in Ukraine

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Just under 500 seafarers remain stuck onboard 109 ships at Ukrainian ports – skeleton crews who were left on board to enable their crew mates to be evacuated amid the conflict with Russia, shipping officials said on Friday. Those remaining …

2 05, 2022

Plant-Based Meat Firm Accuses Beyond Meat, Dunkin’ of Trademark Violation Over Slogan

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A Philadelphia company has sued Dunkin’ Brands Inc. and Beyond Meat Inc. claiming the companies violated its trademark with their “Great Taste, Plant-Based” slogan for a meatless sausage breakfast sandwich. Vegadelphia Foods said in its lawsuit filed on Thursday in …

2 05, 2022

U.S. Nuclear Agency Seeks Documentation on Quake Safety of New Reactor Design

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An official with the U.S. nuclear power regulator has ordered staff to supply documents that could lead to a review of a 2020 approval of a new type of nuclear power reactor after an engineer raised concerns about its ability …

2 05, 2022

Kansas Tornado Generated 165 MPH Winds; Over 1,000 Buildings Damaged

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The tornado that damaged more than more than 1,000 buildings in south-central Kansas generated winds up to 165 mph and carved a path of destruction nearly 13 miles long. The National Weather Service said the tornado that caused extensive damage …

2 05, 2022

Florida Man Charged with Fraud After Claiming He was in Uber Crash

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A South Florida man has been charged in connection with what appears to be a new twist on auto insurance fraud. State and local authorities said that Victor Van Vickery, 33, of Delray Beach, claimed to be in a Uber …

2 05, 2022

Arkansas Sues Family Dollar Over Rodents in Distribution Facility

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Arkansas is suing Family Dollar over the discovery of more than 1,000 rodents in a distribution facility in the state that prompted the discount retail chain to recall items purchased from hundreds of stores in the South. The lawsuit, filed …