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7 07, 2022

Massachusetts High Court Rules Attorney’s Fees Are Not Part of Insured Damages

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that attorney’s fees from a consumer protection lawsuit are not covered as part of bodily injury damages under a business liability policy, reversing a lower court that had found they were covered. Attorney’s …

7 07, 2022

The Next Frontier for Drones: Letting Them Fly Out of Sight

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For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it’s a good idea – it’s also the law. But some drones have recently gotten permission to soar out …

7 07, 2022

People Moves: Chubb Global Markets Promotes Kirk to Head of Marine; WTW Hires PwC’s Tahir Thomson for Risk & Capital Mgmt.; BMS Names 4 Senior Leaders in Asia

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This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Chubb Global Markets and two brokers, Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and BMS. A summary of the new hires follows here. Chubb Global Markets Promotes Kirk to Head of Marine Chubb announced …

7 07, 2022

North Carolina Appeals Court Overturns COVID Coverage Ruling Against Insurer

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A North Carolina appellate court has overturned a rare win by businesses seeking to compel insurance coverage for their COVID-19 shutdown losses. In North State Deli et al vs. The Cincinnati Insurance Co., a three-judge panel of the state Court …

7 07, 2022

WV Governor Pushes Back After Feds Deny Flood Assistance

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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he plans to appeal a ruling that denied federal assistance for flooding in three counties. Justice said Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency ruled that May 6 storm damage was not severe enough …

7 07, 2022

People Moves: Heinrich CEO of Tokio Marine Highland; Kiernan, Smalley New Roles at AXA XL Re; QBE Re North America Promotions

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AXA XL Reinsurance appoints Peter Kiernan as Head of US Property, Bermuda Reinsurance and Simon Penney, Head of Underwriting Analytics AXA XL Reinsurance has appointed Peter Kiernan as head of US Property, Bermuda Reinsurance, effective July 1. He will be …

7 07, 2022

9-Year-Old Injured in Northern California Train Crash Dies

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A 9-year-old boy who was badly injured in a Northern California commuter train crash that killed three other people has died, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family. Julien Nieves of Dixon died this week of injuries …

7 07, 2022

Ronaldo Lawyers Seek $626K from Woman’s Lawyer in Las Vegas Case

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Cristiano Ronaldo is asking a judge to order a woman’s lawyer to pay more than $626,000 for losing a lawsuit to get the international soccer star to pay millions of dollars after claiming in 2018 that Ronaldo raped the woman …

7 07, 2022

Washington Town of Conconully Hit by Flash Flooding

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A flash flood flowed through the streets of the town of Conconully in Washington’s remote Okanogan County, sending a foot of water and mud into 30 to 40 homes and businesses. County emergency managers said 1.7 inches of rain fell …

7 07, 2022

U.S. House Panel Asks Gunmakers to Testify Amid Mass Shootings

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The U.S. House Oversight Committee has asked the chief executives of three gunmakers to testify on July 20 as part of its investigation into the firearms industry following a wave of high-profile mass shootings, the panel said on Thursday. The …