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21 08, 2015

Insurers Unlikely to Be Impaired by Claims From Tianjin Port Explosion: S&P

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Insurers are unlikely to be impaired by the loss claims from the explosions in the Chinese Port of Tianjin last week, according to a report from Standard & Poor’s. “Based on our initial investigation, we expect most of the affected …

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20 08, 2015

Willis Completes Acquisition of Australia’s CKA Risk Solutions

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Willis Australia, part of Willis Group Holdings plc, announced the completion of its acquisition of CKA Risk Solutions. The announcement noted that “CKA is a leading independent broker based in Perth with a strong focus on medium to large-sized corporates, …

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20 08, 2015

Drone Growth Threatened by Cyber, Human Error, Privacy Concerns: Lloyd’s Report

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“Cyber-attacks, reckless pilots and privacy breaches are fundamental threats to the drone industry.” That’s the overall conclusion of a new report published by Lloyd’s, entitled “Drones Take Flight.” The report describes the “drones sector” as a”dynamic and important component of …

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20 08, 2015

A.M. Places 2 Chinese Insurers’ Ratings Under Review After Tianjin Blast

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As a result of losses resulting from the recent explosions at Tianjin port, A.M. Best has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating of two Chinese insurers, which have large exposures to the losses of their motor vehicle …

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20 08, 2015

Lawsuit Presses Costco Liability for Thailand Fishing’s Slave Labor

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Costco Wholesale Corp. was sued for selling farmed shrimp from Thailand, where slave labor and human trafficking in the fishing industry are widespread, and allegedly misleading U.S. consumers about it. A California woman filed what may be the first such …

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20 08, 2015

New U.S. Satellite Aims to Unlock Mysteries of Hurricanes

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Hurricanes hold lots of secrets. Unlocking them can help forecasters predict the next steps the deadly storms will take. That, in turn, will help improve computer forecast models and give meteorologists a better understanding of each system. As the forecasting …

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20 08, 2015

ACE Commercial Expands Small Business Specialty Offerings Online

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ACE Commercial Risk Services (ACE CRS) announced several new products that expand its suite of specialty commercial products for small businesses. The products are available through ACE Solutions Fast Track, an online small business underwriting and quoting platform. The new products and …

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19 08, 2015

Uber Headache if More Drivers Want Full-Time Status

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Thousands of new full-time workers would spring into existence if Uber is forced to stop treating some of its drivers like contract workers, and the benefits that come with that employee status may entice part-time rideshare drivers to beef up their …

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19 08, 2015

Illinois Agencies AAdvantage Insurance, Premier Insurance Merge

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AAdvantage Insurance Group in Glen Carbon, Ill., led by founder Dave Viox, recently announced a merger with Premier Insurance Associates located in Edwardsville, Ill. Vince and Deb Valesano, former owners of Premier Insurance Associates, will also join AAdvantage Insurance Group. …

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19 08, 2015

Texas’ TCOR Management Forms New Agency, TIA-TCOR

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TCOR Management, based in New Braunfels, Texas, announced it has formed a new insurance agency, TIA-TCOR LLC, dba Texas Insurance Agency. With Ben Reedy as principal, San Antonio-based TIA-TCOR provides insurance, risk management, surety and employee benefits to organizations across …

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