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Moody’s, Amwins Expect Continued Cyber Market Growth

Two organizations recently expressed optimism that the softening cyber market that emerged in 2023 will remain favorable into the future. In separate reports, Moody’s Ratings and Amwins Brokerage offered insights on the sector’s landscape. Moody’s shared that the market is …

Cyberattacks on US Utilities Surged 70% This Year, Says Research Firm

U.S. utilities faced a near 70% jump in cyberattacks this year over the same period in 2023, according to data from Check Point Research, underlining the escalating threat to a critical infrastructure. The utilities and power infrastructure across the U.S. …

State Farm: Catalytic Converter Thefts Drop 74%

For the second year in a row, State Farm auto claims data has revealed a significant drop in catalytic converter theft claims. There was a 74 % drop for the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in …

In Latest Salvo AIG Says its Former Execs at Dellwood Are ‘Bad Leavers’

In its latest court filing to keep alive a lawsuit against start-up Dellwood Insurance, American International Group said its new competitor failed to explain why the suit cannot go on. AIG argued in a brief filed yesterday in U.S. District …

US Nuclear Verdicts Break Records and Drive Social Inflation to 7% in 2023: Report

Nuclear verdicts in the United States are breaking records with 27 court cases each awarding compensation of more than US$100 million during 2023, according to Swiss Re executives. Social inflation in US rose to 7% in 2023 – a 20-year …

AM Best: Unfavorable Operating Performance Key Driver of Downgrades

Deteriorating market conditions and rising loss costs led to a 60 percent increase in rating downgrades of AM Best-rated U.S.-based insurers in 2023 compared with two years earlier, according to a newly issued report. The latest Best’s Special Report indicates …

Study Suggests US Droughts, Rainy Extremes Becoming More Severe

Newswise — Severe drought in the American Southwest and Mexico and more severe wet years in the Northeast are the modern norm in North America, according to new research – and the analysis suggests these seasonal patterns will be more …

Norfolk Southern Says CEO Under Investigation for Alleged Ethical Lapses

Norfolk Southern’s CEO Alan Shaw is under investigation for potential ethical lapses, the railroad confirmed Monday. A spokeswoman for the Atlanta-based railroad that is one of North America’s six largest declined to offer any additional details about the nature of …

Payment Gateway Slim CD Notifies 1.7M Cardholders of Hack

Electronic-payment gateway Slim CD has notified customers that its systems were hacked starting more than a year ago, potentially exposing the names, addresses, and credit card information of nearly 1.7 million individuals. The Coral Springs, Florida-based company that handles credit …

People Moves: Mosaic Builds Out Environmental Liability Team With 13 US Hires

Mosaic, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, has added 13 U.S. environmental risk specialists to its team. Team members include Assistant Vice President Iraj Dehnavi, Senior Vice President Maureen Domenicone, Vice President Patrick Enderlin, Senior Vice President Patrick Grassl, Senior Vice President …

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