Most of the world’s largest insurers are failing to adequately address systemic risks such as climate change and biodiversity loss, but U.S. insurers rank the lowest, according to report published by nonprofit ShareAction. ShareAction gives the lowest mark – an …
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) to Westfield Specialty Insurance Co. (Westfield Specialty), a newly added member of Westfield Group (Westfield). All members …
Louisiana lawmakers unanimously voted to toughen the rules for how colleges must respond to allegations of sexual assault, harassment and other misconduct. But the House and Senate have to agree on a final approach before a bill can reach the …
The former CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the charity that supports sick children and their families. Jennifer Woodley admitted in a written guilty plea last week that she …
A former Independence, Missouri, police officer was not protected by qualified immunity after he seriously injured a teenager with a Taser and by dropping him face down on the pavement, a federal appeals court has ruled. The 8th U.S. Circuit …
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Louisiana following the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that hit the state May 17-21, 2021, As a result, federal disaster assistance has been made available to supplement state and local …
Hippo Names Executives Bienek, Primerano, Stienstra, Donahue Home insurer Hippo announced four executive appointments to its insurance team as it prepares to go public. Tim Bienek, Hippo’s chief insurance strategy officer, leads the development and execution of major insurance growth …
TOKYO – The head of Japan’s Olympics organizing committee ruled out on Thursday another suspension of the Games, despite deep disquiet at the prospect of thousands of athletes and officials arriving during a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections. Already postponed …
BKCW in Texas Joins Insurors Group Insurors Group LLC, an alliance of independent insurance agents in Texas, has added BKCW LP, located in Killeen, as a member. BKCW has served clients in Texas for more than 65 years. The Insurors …
A few weeks after a report that it is in talks to go public, home insurance startup Kin announced its newest funding from Symphony Ventures, an investment partnership established by professional golfer Rory McIlroy and his team. Joining Symphony Ventures …