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4 08, 2020

AIG Q2 Profit Falls on Higher Catastrophe Losses, Lower Private-Equity Returns

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Insurer American International Group Inc. on Monday posted a 56% fall in quarterly adjusted earnings, spurred partly by higher catastrophe losses and lower private-equity returns. Adjusted after-tax income attributable to AIG common shareholders fell to $571 million in the second …

17 06, 2020

Minnesota Lawmakers Push $300M Plan to Rebuild from Unrest

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Democrats who control the Minnesota House announced a $300 million economic aid proposal June 15 for businesses that were damaged or destroyed during the civil unrest over the death of George Floyd. The legislation is aimed at commercial corridors in …

24 06, 2020

Lyft Settles Disabled Discrimination Claims in California

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Lyft Inc. has agreed to settle allegations that it violated federal law when some of its drivers refused to give rides to people using folding walkers or collapsible wheelchairs in the Los Angeles area, the U.S. attorney’s office announced. The …

3 08, 2020

Travelers Europe Enhances CyberRisk Product for UK and Ireland

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Travelers Europe announced it has enhanced its cyber insurance product, Travelers CyberRisk, to provide more coverages and risk management solutions to strengthen customers’ overall cyber-security programs. The product is available to organizations of all sizes in the United Kingdom and …

3 08, 2020

Mitchell|Genex Finalizes Deal for Coventry Workers’ Comp in Illinois

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Mitchell|Genex has finalized its acquisition of Coventry Workers’ Comp Services in Downers Grove, Ill., from CVS Health. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Coventry Workers’ Comp Services is a provider of care and cost management programs for workers’ comp …

17 06, 2020

Arkansas Governor Signs Orders Giving Businesses Virus Lawsuit Protections

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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson had granted businesses protections from coronavirus lawsuits, while the state’s epidemiologist said she’s concerned loosened restrictions may have caused some to lower their guard against the virus. Hutchinson signed executive orders that grants similar immunity to …

3 08, 2020

VW Asks Court to Reconsider ‘Staggering’ Damages for Counties Over Diesel Emissions

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Volkswagen AG’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary on Thursday asked the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reconsider a ruling that said two counties could seek financial penalties over excess diesel emissions that might cost the German automaker billions of …

19 06, 2020

Swiss Re’s Chief Underwriting Officer Schmid Is Stepping Down, Succeeded by Léger

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Swiss Re announced the appointment of Thierry Léger as the group chief underwriting officer, effective Sept. 1, 2020. At the same time, the reinsurer announced it is restructuring its life businesses. Léger succeeds Edouard (Edi) Schmid, who has decided to …

3 08, 2020

ABD Insurance and Financial Services Names Finn as SVP Based in NYC

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ABD Insurance and Financial Services has named Deirdre Finn as senior vice president of the company’s Executive Risk Solutions (ERS) National Practice. Finn will be based out of ABD’s NYC offices. In this role, Finn will oversee the company’s management …

17 06, 2020

After Veto, Louisiana GOP Lawmakers Try Again for Auto Crash Lawsuit Limits

By | June 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on After Veto, Louisiana GOP Lawmakers Try Again for Auto Crash Lawsuit Limits

Despite a veto from the governor, the Louisiana House has plowed ahead with a top priority for business lobbying groups, trying to lessen the money that people could win against insurance companies and businesses in car wreck lawsuits. Democratic Gov. …