May 2, 2016
XL Catlin’s insurance operations announced that Carrie Huang has been promoted to the position of Asia underwriting manager for War, Terrorism and Political Violence. Based in Singapore, she will be responsible for developing XL Catlin’s War, Terrorism and Political Violence …
May 2, 2016
The number big investors ignoring climate change risk increased last year despite a stark warning from Bank of England Governor Mark Carney about the potential for “huge” losses from a sudden shift in regulation designed to curb global warming and …
May 2, 2016
National Football League executives may for the first time have to testify about what they knew of concussion risks after a judge cleared the way for questions from insurers who are suing to avoid paying more than $1 billion in …
May 2, 2016
Anyone who has had embarrassing photos posted on social media or been deluged with angry messages can attest to the high emotional cost of cyber bullying. But there is also a cost in real dollars for some to clean up …
May 2, 2016
Columbus, Ohio-based Grange Insurance has added Terri Dalenta as executive vice president, chief financial officer. Dalenta will lead Grange’s financial management, enterprise risk management and investments, as well as maintain the company’s financial strength. She has more 25 years in …
May 2, 2016
The mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi, has declared a state of emergency because of heavy rain and widespread flooding in the largest city on the state’s Gulf Coast. Gulfport emergency managers say 5 to 12 inches of rain fell in the …
May 2, 2016
No injuries are being reported following a small earthquake in Alabama’s Tuscaloosa County. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred around 4 a.m. Friday about halfway between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. The epicenter appears to have been between …
May 2, 2016
The Senate has approved a bill providing $40 million to South Carolina farmers devastated by last fall’s flooding. Senators voted 33-3 Thursday on legislation allowing farmers in disaster-declared counties to apply for up to $100,000 in grants covering up to …
May 2, 2016
The Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research at The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce has partnered with the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, the Alabama Department of Insurance and Smart Home America to produce the 2016 …
May 2, 2016
It’s not for the faint of heart, I can tell you that… Anyone who comes in here and thinks it’s an easy job really does not have any idea what they’re getting into. But it’s been a joy…It’s been a …