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U.S. Warns of New Cyber Attacks by Group with China Ties

The U.S. government on Wednesday warned that a hacking group widely known as cloudhopper, which Western cybersecurity firms have linked to the Chinese government, has launched attacks on technology service providers in a campaign to steal data from their clients. …

Judge Rules Racial Bias Claim Against Bank Must Go to Private Arbitration

A black former Morgan Stanley broker who filed a lawsuit accusing the bank of racial bias must pursue his claims in private arbitration, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge John Koeltl in Manhattan ruled that the former …

Digital Broker Kelly Klee Launches Online Coverage Plan for Private Clients

Kelly Klee, Inc., a digital insurance broker in the high net worth space, has released a customizable online coverage plan for private client insurance. The new Kelly Klee online coverage plan allows consumers to see quotes for all their assets, …

Gemini Trust Obtains Insurance for Customer’s Crypto Assets

Gemini Trust Co., the digital-asset exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, said that it secured insurance for customers’ digital assets. The company obtained insurance coverage for virtual currency it holds on behalf of clients in online wallets, according to …

Concussions Have Plummeted in Ivy League Football Since Kickoff Change in 2016

Concussions plunged in Ivy League football after the kickoff line was moved to thwart what might be the game’s most dangerous play, according to a study published Monday. The aim of the 5-yard move was to have more kickoffs land …

Fatal Car Crashes Fell 2% in 2017; 2018 Appears to Follow Trend

Final U.S. highway fatality numbers for 2017 are down following two consecutive years of large increases. In addition, preliminary estimates for the first six months of 2018 appear to show that this downward trend continues into this year. The U.S. …

Zurich Updates Cyber Insurance Policy, Includes More Coverages

Zurich Insurance has launched Zurich Cyber Insurance Policy with an updated form designed to help businesses protect themselves from cybersecurity risks. The new form replaces Zurich’s Security & Privacy policy and brings together coverages previously available only through endorsements. Through …

Marsh Develops Blockchain Solution for Clients in Sharing Economy

Marsh announced that it is developing the first blockchain-based verification solution for clients in the fast-growing sharing and gig economies. Working in collaboration with Evident, a data security platform that allows businesses to run comprehensive, accurate verifications without handling sensitive …

Another Mistrial Declared in J&J Talcum Powder Cancer Trial

Jurors weighing claims that Johnson & Johnson’s iconic baby powder is laced with cancer-causing asbestos failed in a second case in two weeks to reach a verdict, resulting in another mistrial. The latest case was brought by a retired computer …

Marsh Makes Two Senior Captive Solutions Leadership Appointments

Marsh, a global provider of insurance broking and risk management services, has made two senior leadership appointments within Marsh Captive Solutions. Effective January 1, 2019, Julie Boucher will assume direct leadership of Marsh’s Bermuda, Cayman and Barbados captive offices in …

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