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Judge Dismisses Yale Student’s Virtual Learning Lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed a Yale University student’s attempt to sue the university for partial compensation for virtual online learning during the height of the pandemic last year. The Yale undergraduate student Jonathan Michel filed a class-action lawsuit against …

One Dead, One Injured Following Crash of Small Plane in New Hampshire

Authorities say one man is dead and another injured after their small plane crashed in New Hampshire. WMUR-TV reports the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, which occurred in Charlestown just after 5:30 …

Maine Governor to Hold Third Annual Opioid Crisis Summit

Maine’s governor plans to host the a virtual summit about the opioid crisis this week. Democratic Governor Janet Mills said she has scheduled the third annual Governor’s Opioid Response Summit for Thursday. She said the event is designed to assemble …

Howden Launches Climate Risk and Resilience Division

Howden, the London-based insurance group, announced the launch of a Climate Risk and Resilience division. Led by Charlie Langdale, the team will focus on risk transfer products that help to accelerate and de-risk the move towards a low carbon economy, …

Apollo Gets ‘In-Principle’ Approval from Lloyd’s to Create Standalone Syndicate 1971

Apollo Syndicate Management, the London-based independent specialist insurer and reinsurer, announced it has been granted in-principle approval from the Council of Lloyd’s to convert Special Purpose Arrangement (SPA) 1971 into a standalone syndicate. The SPA 1971 was launched in January …

Allianz Restructures UK Operations into Distinct Commercial and Personal Businesses

Allianz Holdings, the UK subsidiary of Allianz SE, has restructured its operations, to create distinct Personal and Commercial businesses, supported by a number of integrated service functions. These changes represent the next phase in Allianz’s integration of the LV= General …

Coalition Enters Canadian Excess Cyber Insurance Market

Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber insurance and security company, announced it will enter the excess cyber insurance market in Canada to help protect businesses with enhanced coverage. With the coverage, Coalition will provide free access to Coalition’s cyber-security capabilities, including …

Amazon Asks Judge to Toss New York State Lawsuit Over Warehouse COVID-19 Safety

Amazon.com Inc. on Wednesday pressed a New York judge to dismiss a lawsuit by state Attorney General Letitia James claiming the online retailer failed to ensure worker safety at two New York City warehouses as COVID-19 infections surged. James sued …

People Moves: Burnham in California Names Jacques Vice President; AMERIND Names Dahl COO

Burnham Risk and Insurance Solutions LLC has added vice president Ryan Jacques to advance the firm’s property/casualty footprint in the public sector industry. Jacques has 28 years of experience across multiple industries. He spent his last 15 years focused on …

AIG Plans Sale of Life Business to Blackstone and in IPO

American International Group Inc. plans to use an IPO to sell part of its life and retirement business, while Blackstone Group Inc. agreed to buy a sizeable stake, according to a person familiar with the matter. AIG and Blackstone said …

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