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28 06, 2016

QBE Weighs Brexit-Effect; Marsh Considers Some Brexit Scenarios

By | June 28th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on QBE Weighs Brexit-Effect; Marsh Considers Some Brexit Scenarios

QBE Insurance Group announced this week that it will be reviewing its UK-based operations in light of last week’s vote in the UK to leave the European Union. “The referendum outcome may require a revised approach in relation to approximately …

29 06, 2016

The Hartford’s Berner Joins Allied World’s Pubic D&O Team

By | June 29th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on The Hartford’s Berner Joins Allied World’s Pubic D&O Team

Allied World Assurance Co. has appointed Marc Berner to its North American Public Directors and Officers (D&O) underwriting team.  Berner will be based in New York in the role of vice president, Public and Private Financial Institutions, D&O. Berner has …

24 06, 2016

XL Group’s Shareholders Approve Move to Bermuda from Ireland

By | June 24th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on XL Group’s Shareholders Approve Move to Bermuda from Ireland

XL Group plc announced that its ordinary shareholders have approved a scheme of arrangement that will change the place of incorporation of the ultimate parent holding company to Bermuda from Ireland, which is expected to be completed in the third …

28 06, 2016

Aetna’s Purchase of Humana OK’d by Illinois Insurance Regulator, with Condition

By | June 28th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on Aetna’s Purchase of Humana OK’d by Illinois Insurance Regulator, with Condition

The Illinois Department of Insurance has approved Aetna Inc.’s proposed $34 billion acquisition of Humana Inc. provided it is approved by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to an order dated June 23 posted on the department’s website. Aetna announced …

28 06, 2016

2 North Texas-Area Facilities Fined by Federal Safety Regulators

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Federal safety regulators have fined two different companies over safety violation in facilities located in North Texas. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined steel fabricator, K-T Galvanizing Company Inc., $53,200 for 13 serious violations found in its facility …

29 06, 2016

Loeb’s Hedge Fund Lowers Fees for Third Point Re

By | June 29th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on Loeb’s Hedge Fund Lowers Fees for Third Point Re

Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. won lower fees on investments overseen by Dan Loeb’s Third Point LLC, the hedge fund manager that helped start the Bermuda-based reinsurer. Third Point Re will pay a 1.5 percent annualized fee in addition to as …

29 06, 2016

Baird Joins Southwest Risk Agency Services as Assistant VP, Underwriter

By | June 29th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on Baird Joins Southwest Risk Agency Services as Assistant VP, Underwriter

Suzy Baird has joined Dallas-based Southwest Risk Agency Services LLC as assistant vice president/underwriter. Baird is a 35-year veteran of the insurance industry. She previously worked at Atlantic Specialty Lines of Texas as the regional sales manager. Baird relocated to Texas …

29 06, 2016

Audit Finds State Insurance Program Privatization Saved Louisiana $10M

By | June 29th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on Audit Finds State Insurance Program Privatization Saved Louisiana $10M

Former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s privatization of claims processing and loss prevention services for Louisiana’s self-insurance program saved the state money, though less than projected, according to an audit released on June 27. The Jindal administration privatized the Office of Risk …

24 06, 2016

Oregon Teen Disfigured During School Trip to Costa Rica Sues For $20M

By | June 24th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on Oregon Teen Disfigured During School Trip to Costa Rica Sues For $20M

An Oregon teenager who was disfigured during a school trip in Costa Rica has filed a $20.8 million lawsuit against his former high school. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported that Joseph Christopher Johnson filed the suit earlier this week against Salem Academy, …

29 06, 2016

NOW Honors Starr Companies’ Marketing Chief Brown as Role Model for Women

By | June 29th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on NOW Honors Starr Companies’ Marketing Chief Brown as Role Model for Women

Starr Companies’ Chief Marketing Officer Leilani M. Brown was recognized by the National Organization of Women New York City Chapter as a “Woman of Power & Influence” at the group’s annual awards dinner last week. Brown was honored along with …