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18 08, 2021

North Carolina Gov. Cooper Issues State of Emergency After Tropical Storm Fred Causes Historic Flooding

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a State of Emergency in response to Tropical Storm Fred, which caused severe flood in the western part of the state. Approximately 30 people are currently in missing in Haywood County and water …

19 08, 2021

Europe Reinsurers’ H1 Profits Climb on Lower COVID Claims, Hardening Prices: Moody’s

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The four largest European based reinsurers – Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re and SCOR – reported sharply higher profits in the first half of 2021, compared with the same period in 2020 — as a result of lower COVID-19 …

18 08, 2021

Surfside Collapse Victims File Consolidated Complaint Against Condo Association

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Former residents of the Surfside, Fla. collapsed condominium have filed a consolidated amended class action complaint against the building’s condo association. Plaintiffs allege that the Champlain Towers South Condominium Association breached its duty by neglecting to maintain, repair, and replace …

19 08, 2021

Europe Reinsurers’ H1 Profits Climb on Lower COVID Claims, Hardening Prices: Moody’s

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The four largest European based reinsurers – Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re and SCOR – reported sharply higher profits in the first half of 2021, compared with the same period in 2020 — as a result of lower COVID-19 …

10 08, 2021

Tropical Storm Warnings Posted in Eastern Caribbean as System Gathers Power

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Tropical storm warnings have been posted across the eastern Caribbean as a system gathers power and takes shape southeast of Dominica, the National Hurricane Center said. With winds of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour, the system will likely become …

19 08, 2021

Outlooks Revised to Positive for Oklahoma’s National American Insurance

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AM Best revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of National American Insurance Co. (NAICO) in Chandler, Oklahoma. Established in 1987, NAICO …

10 08, 2021

Munich Re’s Q2 Profit Rises 91%, While COVID-19 Losses Outpace Expectations

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German reinsurance group Munich Re said on Tuesday it would meet its 2021 profit goal as it raised its forecast for gross premiums and predicted higher pandemic-related losses than previously anticipated. Munich Re made the announcements on the back of …

19 08, 2021

Wildfire Grows to 5 Square Miles in Northeastern Minnesota

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A wildfire in the Superior National Forest of northeastern Minnesota has grown to 5 square miles (13 square kilometers) as hot, dry and windy conditions persist, officials said. U.S. Forest Service and other crews have been fighting the fire from …

10 08, 2021

Catholic Priest in South Carolina Placed on Leave After Lawsuit Over Sexual Relationship

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A Catholic priest in South Carolina has been placed on leave after he was sued by a woman who said the pastor manipulated her into a sexual relationship. Father Wilbroad Mwape was removed at least temporarily as the pastor at …

19 08, 2021

Hackers Steal More Than $94M from Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange

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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid said on Thursday it was hit by hackers in a theft estimated at more than $94 million, the latest crypto platform to be targeted by cyber criminals. “We are sorry to announce that #LiquidGlobal warm wallets …