12 08, 2026

HSBC Global Insurance Business Head Moncreiffe to Leave, Sources Say

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HSBC’s global chief executive for insurance business, Edward Moncreiffe, is set to leave the bank after two decades with the lender, sources said, amid a broader global overhaul and recent asset sales in Asia. Moncreiffe’s departure, which was first reported …

10 08, 2026

Colombia Suffers Widespread Damage From Magnitude 7.4 Quake

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A major earthquake hit Colombia on Monday morning, burying people under rubble and causing severe destruction to buildings and infrastructure in the Pacific region and the central Andes. The magnitude 7.4 tremor struck at 7:34 a.m. local time near the …

10 08, 2026

Can Reinsurers Maintain Underwriting Discipline or Will ‘Irrational’ Competition Return?

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The reinsurance industry’s robust earnings and abundant capital, evident since 2023, have led to increasing competition and a softening market. “The key question is whether reinsurers can maintain underwriting discipline or will irrational competition emerge, leading to another traditional soft …

10 08, 2026

Drivers of Mercedes AMG Cars File Class Action Over Burn Hazard from Logo on Seat

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Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company, claiming that the AMG logo on their driver’s seat gets so hot that it literally brands them and causes burns. Gabriel Lahijani and …

10 08, 2026

Judge Approves $106M Settlement Over Hard Rock Hotel Collapse in New Orleans

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A judge approved a $106 million settlement Thursday that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans. The 18-story hotel project partially collapsed in October 2019, …

11 08, 2026

People Moves: O’Connor Promoted to NA Head of Pro Liability, Cyber at AIG; Canopius Appoints Kuchinski US CUO

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American International Group (AIG) said it has promoted Christopher O’Connor to the role of head of professional liability and cyber, North America. O’Connor has been with AIG for more than 15 years. He was most recently North America head of …

10 08, 2026

New Jersey Sues Amazon, Alleging Poor Pay and Conditions for Drivers

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New Jersey sued Amazon.com last week, accusing the online retailer of abusing its market power over independent delivery drivers in the state. Amazon used its dominance to impose low pay and poor conditions on thousands of New Jersey workers who …

11 08, 2026

Renewal Changes for Most Commercial Lines Decrease in July and Q2, Says Ivans

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Year over year, average U.S. commercial premium renewals for July increased in all lines except workers’ compensation, according to the Ivans Index. However, month over month, commercial auto, business owners policy, general liability, commercial property and umbrella saw a decrease, …

10 08, 2026

New AIG CEO Anderson Talks Marketplace ‘Pass-Throughs,’ Opportunity

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Eric Anderson, new CEO of American International Group (AIG), offered an in-depth view of the company during his first earnings call at the helm, referring to opportunities within current marketplace conditions. Anderson said the market is “transition from an extended …

11 08, 2026

Severe Thunderstorms Across US Midwest Trigger Flood Warnings

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The US Midwest and Ohio Valley, including Chicago and Cincinnati, face an enhanced, or level 3, risk of severe thunderstorms. That’s triggered numerous flood warnings and watches from Indiana into western Pennsylvania and Virginia, the National Weather Service said. As …