Monthly Archives: <span>August 2024</span>

Maryland Hikes Penalties for Violations of Insurance Laws

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is notifying the insurance industry that the maximum penalties that may be imposed for certain violations of the state’s insurance laws will be going up substantially starting October 1. The legislature (House Bill 67 and …

Titan Sub Victim’s Family Seeks $50 Million Over Fatal Implosion

The family of renowned French diver and Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet is seeking $50 million after he was killed in the implosion of OceanGate’s Titan submersible last year. In a wrongful death lawsuit filed Tuesday in Washington state court, Nargeolet’s …

UK Insurer Beazley Upgrades 2024 Forecast After H1 Profit Nearly Doubles

British insurer Beazley upgraded its combined ratio forecast for 2024 on Thursday after first-half pretax profit nearly doubled, boosted by growth in its property risks premiums and fewer catastrophe losses, sending its shares up 10%. The insurer, which commands about …

Taylor Swift Shows in Vienna Canceled After Terrorism Threat

Taylor Swift shows planned for this week in Vienna have been canceled after Austrian police arrested two people on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack. Concerts for the American pop megastar were canceled after the Austrian government confirmed the planned …

Navigating the Healthcare Data Landscape for Human Capital Risk Enhancement

This post is part of a series sponsored by PCF Insurance Services. PCF Health & Benefits Practice Leader, Al Marino, teamed up with Hugh O’Toole, CEO of Innovu, to discuss ways to navigate healthcare data for human capital risk enhancement. …

Introducing CognilinkClaims: Sutherland’s Latest AI Breakthrough in Insurance Claims Management

Pittsford, NY. August 8, 2024 — Sutherland is excited to introduce CognilinkClaims, an innovative AI-powered solution that integrates Classic AI and Generative AI capabilities to redefine and streamline the entire claims process. This advanced AI solution represents a significant advancement …

Update: Zurich Insurance Tops Profit Forecast, on Track to Beat 2025 Targets

Zurich Insurance posted a record first-half operating profit on Thursday and said it was on track to beat its 2025 targets, but concerns about natural catastrophe losses sent its shares lower. Insurers have benefited from several years of rising premiums …

Western Insurers Provide Cover for Russian Oil Despite Price Cap Concerns

A group of Western insurers have provided cover for tankers carrying Russian crude, keeping its oil flowing after many in the trade sector withdrew for fear of breaching the rules of a G7 price cap, data from traders and shippers …

Federal Judge Tosses Much of Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers

A U.S. judge dismissed on Wednesday much of Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit seeking to hold U.S. gun manufacturers responsible for facilitating the trafficking of firearms to violent drug cartels across the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. District Judge Dennis Saylor in Boston …

Survey: 78% of Ransomware Victims Paid and 74% Suffered Multiple Strikes

A survey of nearly 1,000 IT and security professionals shows numerous organizations were targeted by ransomware attacks in the past year with a high degree of success, with most paying a ransom—many of which paid multiple times. Semperis, a cyber …