16 12, 2020

UK Insurtech Zego Gets Dutch Broking License, Enabling Post-Brexit Growth in EU

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Zego, the London-based fleet and mobility insurance provider, has received a broking license from the Dutch regulator AFM. The license provides a foundation for the company’s continued expansion across Europe, enabling it to work with EU-based insurance partners and customers, …

16 12, 2020

Marsh Names Hobson as Affinity Leader, International Division, in Newly Created Role

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Insurance broker Marsh announced the appointment of Phil Hobson as affinity leader, International Division. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, Hobson will join the International Executive Committee and report to Flavio Piccolomini, president of Marsh’s International Division. He will relocate from Hong …

16 12, 2020

M4.4 Earthquake Confirmed at Hawaii Island Volcano Area

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The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island on Monday. The magnitude 4.4 quake was centered about 12 miles southeast of Waimea, Hawaii, at a depth of about 16 miles. The earthquake was located on the flank …

16 12, 2020

Colorado Reports Highest-Selling Year in State for Cannabis

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Colorado dispensaries have sold more marijuana in the first 10 months this year compared to a record-setting sales year in 2019, officials said. The Department of Revenue said dispensaries made about $200 million in October, pushing the state’s annual revenue …

16 12, 2020

Brexit Trade Negotiations Make Progress but Success Still Isn’t Certain: EU Chief

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BRUSSELS – Britain and the European Union have moved closer to sealing a new trade deal but it was still unclear if they would succeed, the bloc’s chief executive said on Wednesday. Britain and the EU are in the final …

16 12, 2020

How Dominance of One Management Software Became Cyber Liability for U.S.

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On an earnings call two months ago, SolarWinds Chief Executive Kevin Thompson touted how far the company had gone during his 11 years at the helm. There was not a database or an IT deployment model out there to which …

16 12, 2020

Don’t Force Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine: Viewpoint

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Here’s a question we’re sure to see in the courts before long: What if your employer mandates a Covid-19 vaccination and you’d rather not take it? President-elect Joe Biden might insist that he has no plans to compel the shots, …

16 12, 2020

4 Injured in Explosion, Fire at Iowa School Bus Garage

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Four people were injured on Dec. 14 in an explosion and fire at a school bus garage in Waterloo, Iowa, authorities said. The explosion occurred at the School Bus Sales garage shortly before 1 p.m. Four people were taken to …

16 12, 2020

Giller Named VP in Tokio Marine HCC’s Cyber, Professional Lines Group in Chicago

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Tokio Marine HCC – Cyber & Professional Lines Group has promoted Ari Giller to vice president of Cyber and Tech Underwriting, responsible for overseeing the West Coast and Midwest underwriting divisions. He is based in Chicago and reports to Michael …

16 12, 2020

QBE Names 4 From Berkshire Hathaway to Financial Lines Team

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QBE North America announced the appointment of four senior industry veterans to leadership positions within its Financial Lines business. Joining QBE are: Danielle Librizzi as head of Professional Liability Thomas Kocaj as head of Management Liability Michael McGuinness as senior …