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Pennsylvania Outlines Temporary Licensure Process for Insurers During COVID-19

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has submitted a notice to all state insurance companies and agencies outlining the process for issuing temporary licenses for Pennsylvania resident insurance producers during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the operations of businesses …

Reinsurance Rendez-Vous de Septembre Canceled due to Coronavirus Crisis

The 64th Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monaco, which was scheduled to be held Sept. 12-17, has been cancelled due to the uncertainties linked to the coronavirus pandemic. For 63 years, the RVS has brought together leading players in the …

Some Auto Insurer Premium Discounts Should Be Bigger, Say Consumer Groups

Two consumer groups said on Thursday that some of the largest U.S. auto insurers, including billionaire Warren Buffett’s Geico Corp., are short-changing customers on premium rebates as Americans drive less due to stay-at-home orders aimed at curbing the coronavirus outbreak. …

Insurance Premium Discounts, Other Relief Offered During Coronavirus Crisis

The group of property/casualty insurers offering auto insurance premium discounts to recognize that insureds are driving less during the coronavirus crisis continues to grow, and now includes all major auto insurers. Most discounts are for personal lines auto customers, however …

College Sports Lack Options of Pro Sports for Getting Back in the Game

While professional sports leagues can ponder plans to isolate their athletes from the coronavirus and have them play in unusual, even secluded places, college sports have no such option. Pro sports leagues can get creative with solutions to save their …

Pennsylvania’s PMA Companies Names Bell as Senior VP, Chief Financial Officer

PMA Companies, an insurance company headquartered in Blue Bell, Penn., has named Robert Bell as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Bell joined PMA Companies in July 2019 as senior vice president and deputy chief financial officer. He succeeds …

Everest Re Estimates $150 Million in Pandemic-Related Losses During First Quarter

Everest Re Group estimated pre-tax losses of $150 million during the first quarter from claims related to the coronavirus pandemic. The company expects that the majority of pandemic losses will come from the Reinsurance Segment, although both its reinsurance and …

French #MeToo Milestone: Court Orders Dentist to Pay Damages for Sexual Harassment

A dentist was ordered by France’s top court to pay damages for sexually abusing a female assistant after the man was cleared of related criminal charges. In a milestone ruling last month, the Cour de Cassation said the bar is …

5 North Carolina Food Processors Have Employees Infected by COVID-19

Five food processing facilities in the state are each experiencing multiple cases of COVID-19 among employees, North Carolina health officials said Tuesday. A news release from state health and agriculture officials said there are outbreaks of two or more positive …

Bouknight Joins Insurance Office Of America in South Carolina

Insurance Office of America has added Kip Bouknight to its growing South Carolina team. Bouknight joins IOA as a commercial lines producer serving out of its Columbia, South Carolina, branch office. Before joining IOA, Bouknight served as a vice president …

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