14 05, 2025

Conduit Re Names Eckert as CEO

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CHL, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a multi-line Bermuda-based reinsurer, announced the appointment of Neil Eckert as chief executive officer. Eckert has been acting as Conduit’s interim CEO since late March 2025, following the retirement of Trevor Carvey. …

14 05, 2025

As Execs Eye AI for Fraud Detection, Deloitte Predicts Billions in Savings

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By implementing AI-driven technologies across the claims life cycle and integrating real-time analysis, P/C insurers could reduce fraudulent claims and save between $80 billion and $160 billion by 2032.

14 05, 2025

Markets/Coverages: Markel Launches Affirmative Cyber Product for Collateral War Cover

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Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., launched a specialist cyber product to provide up to US$5 million of cover per risk for indirect losses arising from an act of war. Cyber risks are a significant concern for …

14 05, 2025

Aviva’s £3.7 Billion Direct Line Deal Faces UK Merger Review

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Aviva Plc faces a review by the UK’s merger watchdog into its plan to buy Direct Line Insurance Group Plc for roughly £3.7 billion ($4.9 billion) in a deal that would create the UK’s largest motor insurer. The Competition and …

14 05, 2025

People Moves: Medical Liability Insurer EmPRO Expands to Massachusetts, Names 3

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Medical malpractice insurer EmPRO Insurance Co. has opened its first office in Massachusetts. The new Boston office marks EmPRO’s further expansion into the New England market, following prior entries into New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. To support its expansion, the …

14 05, 2025

Georgia Becomes Second State to Shield Bayer From Roundup Cancer Claims

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In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential dangers. The legislation signed Friday by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp …

14 05, 2025

USDA Restores Some Climate-Related Webpages After Farmer Lawsuit

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture restored on May 13 some climate change-related webpages that the agency had deleted since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, after being sued by farm and environmental groups, one of the groups said. The Trump administration has …

12 05, 2025

‘Don’t Get in My Way,’ the New Acting Head of FEMA Warns Staff

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The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country warned staff in a meeting Friday not to try to impede upcoming changes, saying that “I will run right over you” while also suggesting policy …

12 05, 2025

White House Dismisses Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission

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The Trump administration dismissed three Democrats on the five-member Consumer Product Safety Commission, a White House official confirmed Friday. The three Democratic commissioners said the firings were illegal. The CPSC issues product recalls to address safety concerns across a wide …

12 05, 2025

Texas Woman Sentenced for Disaster Relief Fraud Scheme

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A Texas woman has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud which resulted in approximately $620,000 in losses, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced last week. Cora Chantail Custard, a 35-year-old who had resided in both Houston and San …