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Natural catastrophes top list of major risks in Hong Kong
Cyber attack at Ukraine’s Kyivstar to cost parent nearly $95 million
BRP Group promotes pair to co-presidents
BRP Group Inc. on Friday said Chief Operating Officer Dan Galbraith and Chief Insurance Innovation Officer Jim Roche have been promoted to co-presidents of BRP Group.
Travelers profit nearly doubles on strong pricing, lower cat losses
Travelers Cos. Inc. Friday reported fourth-quarter net income soared 98% to $1.63 billion, as lower catastrophe losses, price increases and higher investment income boosted its performance.
Hawaii to consider adding female cancers to presumption
Hawaii lawmakers will consider expanding workers compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for breast cancer and cancer of the female reproductive organs.
Extreme weather cause massive disruptions across Europe
European Commission approves Generali’s acquisition of Liberty Seguros
VF cyber incident causes data breach of 35.5 million consumers
Vans sneaker maker VF Corp. said Thursday the cyber incident that hit the company in December led to a breach of personal data of about 35.5 million consumers and added that it does not expect a material impact to its financials.
Insurers negotiate with cyber attackers to tackle rising claims
Intel gets new boost in fight over $1.2 billion EU antitrust fine
Nissan confirms data breach at Australian and New Zealand subsidiary
Aon names chief of EMEA for its Strategy and Technology Group
Being late is not en vogue for Madonna concert attendees
Two Madonna concertgoers in New York are suing the pop star — and concert promoter Live Nation and the New York venue Barclays Center — over a Dec. 13 concert that started more than two hours late, according to media reports.
Philippian province under state of calamity after floods, landslides
World Insurance Associates names chief growth officer
World Insurance Associates LLC said Thursday that John Peterson has been named chief growth officer, succeeding Frank Costa, who will move to the newly created role of national growth leader.
Ukraine working ‘intensively’ to restore air travel
Ukraine is working “intensively” with partners to restore air travel suspended for nearly two years, with the main focus on Boryspil International Airport outside the capital Kyiv, a presidential official said Thursday.
Real estate risk manager rejoins WTW
Willis Towers Watson PLC said Thursday that Miranda Rodriguez, a seasoned real estate risk manager, has rejoined the brokerage as residential segment leader in the real estate, hospitality and leisure industry division of corporate risk and broking, North America.
Hub introduces North America property practice
Hub International Ltd. said Thursday it has launched a North America property practice, headed up by Blake Giannisis.
Patriot buys agriculture insurance brokerage
Patriot Growth Insurance Services LLC said Thursday it has bought FBN Insurance LLC from Farmers Business Network, expanding is agriculture insurance business.