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14 07, 2015

Lloyd’s Receives Approval to Open Colombia Representative Office

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Lloyd’s has announced that it has received approval from the Colombian authorities to open a representative office in Bogotá. The bulletin noted that “under the new Lloyd’s representative office license, Lloyd’s syndicates are able to establish business development and underwriting …

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15 07, 2015

Iran Accord Would End Sanctions on Many Industries Including (Re)insurance

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Iran and world powers reached a historic accord designed to prevent the Islamic Republic from developing nuclear weapons in return for ending sanctions that have crippled the nation’s economy and slashed its oil exports. Here are some of the key …

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14 07, 2015

Southern California Wildfire Caused by Human Activity, Officials Say

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Authorities say human activity caused a Southern California wildfire that burned four buildings and 49 square miles of forest land. However, it’s unclear whether the fire was set on purpose or by accident. The blaze erupted on June 17 in …

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15 07, 2015

Poll: Is ACE-Chubb Deal Good or Bad?

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The insurance industry believes that on the whole, the ACE Ltd. acquisition of Chubb Corp. is a good deal. Industry professionals see the deal as perhaps better for the parties involved than for the property/casualty insurance industry and a better …

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14 07, 2015

Evacuation Orders Lifted in Washington Wildfire

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Evacuations orders have been lifted for a Central Washington wildfire, officials said Tuesday. Firefighters worked to continue strengthening fire lines, and do mop up work on the 22,212 acre blaze, which is now 80 percent contained, according to fire officials. …

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15 07, 2015

JLT Australia Deploys NetSuite Cloud Solution to Run Entire Business Life Cycle

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Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Australia, a subsidiary of the London-based insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits firm, has deployed NetSuite OpenAir cloud professional services automation (PSA) solution to run the entire business life cycle of its consulting practice, according to a statement …

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14 07, 2015

Fairfax Offers to Buy 26% of Indian Brokerage IIFL for $255 Million

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Fairfax India Holdings Corp., the $1 billion fund created by Toronto-based investor Prem Watsa, offered to buy 26 percent more in Indian brokerage IIFL Holdings Ltd.* for $255 million. Fairfax India announced an offer to purchase about 83.1 million shares …

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15 07, 2015

Number of Food Recalls and their Costs are Increasing: Swiss Re Report

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“Food manufacturers operate in a vast, globalized supply chain, where one mislabeled product or contaminated ingredient can cause sickness, death, multi-million dollar losses and massive reputational damage for the affected companies,” says a new report – Swiss Re’s “Food Safety …

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14 07, 2015

Coming Soon: Marijuana ‘Breathalyzers’ for Police Testing of Drivers

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As cannabis bans are relaxed in more U.S. states, the race is on to develop an instant roadside breathalyzer for police to test drivers who may be taking the “high” road. Vancouver-based Cannabix Technologies Inc., founded by a retired Royal …

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15 07, 2015

Fate of Florida’s Work Comp System May Fall on State Supreme Court

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A workers’ compensation case challenging the constitutionality of Florida Workers’ Compensation Law that was thrown out by the Florida’s Court of Appeals may be headed to the Florida Supreme Court. The state’s Third District Court of Appeals June 24 ruling …

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