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24 06, 2015

Newbridge Writes Political Violence, Terrorism Risks via Castel MGA Platform

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Newbridge Risk Partners has launched operations on Castel Underwriting Agencies MGA formation platform, targeting political violence and terrorism risks in emerging markets. The new underwriting cell will be focused on the emerging markets regions including, but not limited to, MENA and the …

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23 06, 2015

ACE Names Skoro as Head of Distribution, Sub-Saharan Africa

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ACE Insurance South Africa announced that Milenko Skoro, head of sales and distribution A&H, has been promoted to the newly created role of head of distribution, Sub-Saharan Africa as the company continues to strengthen its insurance capabilities in the region. …

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24 06, 2015

Alaska Wildfires Grow, Prompt Evacuations

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Intensifying wildfires in Alaska have led to evacuations in several parts of the state, including a tiny village where residents fled on boats. A firefighter on one blaze also was treated for a bear bite after encountering the animal while …

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22 06, 2015

Texas Tops in Lightning Damage Claim Amounts

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Lightning damage is the most striking in Texas, at least for the insurance industry. The average claim in the state was $10,671 last year, the Insurance Information Institute said in a statement. That’s the highest figure among the 10 states …

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24 06, 2015

Senate Advances Fast Track Trade Bill

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The U.S. Senate advanced legislation that would give President Barack Obama enhanced authority to complete free-trade deals including a landmark agreement with Pacific nations. The 60-37 vote Tuesday paves the way for final passage Wednesday. Because the U.S. House has …

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23 06, 2015

U.S. Warns of Dire Consequences If No Global Action on Climate Change

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Labor productivity would dwindle as workers wilt in the heat. Summers in Illinois would feel like a Louisiana swamp. Epic downpours and surging seas of the future would leave $5 trillion in losses. And worsening air quality would result in …

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24 06, 2015

Oklahoma Mourns P/C Insurance Guaranty Assoc. Manager Fitch

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The Oklahoma Insurance Department reported the loss of Larry W. Fitch, 71, who was the general manager of the Oklahoma Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association. Fitch died on June 19. “Larry has played a major role in the Oklahoma insurance …

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23 06, 2015

Most Drivers Mum About Ridesharing, Although Many Agents Ask

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Roughly three quarters of ridesharing drivers don’t have ridesharing insurance, and nearly eight-in-10 conduct their ridesharing activities covertly and keep their insurer or agent in the dark. Two informal polls from a popular Forbes blogger known as The Rideshare Guy …

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23 06, 2015

Low Interest Rates Challenge European Insurers: A.M. Best Report

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The low interest rate environment represents a significant challenge for insurers, according to a report published by A.M. Best. “European insurers are struggling to generate investment income as the majority of their invested assets are held in high-quality fixed-income securities,” …

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22 06, 2015

Owner of Mass. Asbestos Abatement Firm Indicted for Work Comp Fraud

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A Massachusetts man who owns an asbestos abatement company has been indicted for allegedly failing to accurately report the nature of his company’s work to avoid paying thousands of dollars in insurance premiums. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced on …

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