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11 05, 2022

Major European Power Cable Suppliers Face UK Class Action Over Alleged Cartel

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Major European power cable suppliers face a London class action that is seeking hundreds of millions of pounds in damages over allegations that a cartel led to inflated electricity charges for at least 30 million consumers in Britain. The proposed …

11 05, 2022

Riding the Wave of InsurTech 3.0: What It Takes to Not Just Survive, But Thrive

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As the InsurTech industry approaches the next wave of innovation, experts say this could mean navigating rough waters. “I believe what you’re going to see is that you’re going to have Insurtechs, the cream of the crop, are going to …

11 05, 2022

Florida Lawmakers to Hold Town Hall Meeting Ahead of Insurance Special Session

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Three Florida legislators will hold a town hall-type meeting Thursday to gain input from residents ahead of the special session called to examine the state’s property insurance issues. The gathering in Melbourne City Hall, starting at 6 p.m., was organized …

11 05, 2022

Florida, Louisiana Ranked Highest for Auto Insurance Costs

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It’s not just homeowners insurance costs that are high in Florida. A new report shows that Floridians continue to pay some of the largest auto coverage premiums in the country. The BankRate 2022 report shows that the average auto premium …

11 05, 2022

Risk Strategies Acquires Insurance Center of Central Florida

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Boston-based specialty insurance broker Risk Strategies has acquired The Insurance Center of Central Florida (ICCF), a property/casualty insurance and risk management agency based in Melbourne, Florida. Terms of the deal were not announced. ICCF was founded by Frank Hanrahan, its …

11 05, 2022

Howden Launches End-to-End Digital Trading Platform for Cargo Risks

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Howden, the London-based international insurance broker, announced the launch of xTrade Cargo, the first end-to-end digital trading platform dedicated to the oldest specialty class in the London market. This new initiative launched as a proof of concept in 2019 for …

11 05, 2022

Massive New Mexico Wildfire Costs Top $65M

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Many homes near America’s largest wildfire survived the latest barrage of howling winds and erratic flames but New Mexico’s governor said Tuesday the risk of more destruction is high and that the long-term costs of recovering from the massive blaze …

11 05, 2022

Lloyd’s of London AGM to Go Virtual on Threat of Climate Protests

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Commercial insurance market Lloyd’s of London is encouraging members of its 100-odd syndicates to attend its annual general meeting next week online rather than in person, due to the threat of climate protests. Since Lloyd’s sent out invitations for the …

11 05, 2022

D&O Market Has Most Profitable Year Since 2014 but Results May Be an Anomaly

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The directors and officers insurance marketplace in 2021 enjoyed its most profitable year since 2014 but results have to be “viewed as a possible aberration rather than a the start of a trend,” according to a new report from AM …

11 05, 2022

Major League Baseball Settles Wage Suit by Minors’ Players

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Major League Baseball said it’s settling a complaint by minor league players about “poverty” wages, avoiding a trial with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake that could have tarnished the league’s reputation. Lawyers for both sides in the long-running …