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Senators, Including Ailing McCain, Expected to Begin Vote on Health Bill Today

U.S. Senator John McCain, who underwent surgery last week for brain cancer, will return to Washington Tuesday as the Senate prepares to take up embattled healthcare legislation, a dramatic development that could boost Republican efforts to get enough votes to …

Progressive Unveils Online Homeowners Insurance Comparison Shopper

Borrowing from its own auto insurance model, Progressive is announcing a tool called HomeQuote Explorer, an online platform that allows homeowners to quickly compare home insurance quotes from multiple carriers. The insurer says it takes 15 minutes or less to …

Ironshore International Names Ethirajan as COO; Retains Role as IronServe’s COO

Ironshore International has appointed Krishnan Ethirajan to serve as chief operating officer. He will retain his current role as chief operations officer of IronServe Inc., a global operations unit that delivers a range of specialized underwriting, finance and technological support …

Aetna Acquires Bupa Thailand to Expand in Asia Health Insurance

Aetna Inc. announced it has acquired UK-based Bupa Group’s Thai business, Bupa Thailand, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will significantly increase Aetna’s presence in Asia, and is key to the company’s strategy to go “broader and deeper” into local …

Australia Watchdog Examines if Recalled Air Bags Were Replaced by Faulty Devices

Australia’s consumer watchdog said on Monday it was urgently seeking information from the government regulator and car manufacturers after a magazine reported that recalled Takata air bags were being replaced by faulty air bags. Australian consumer magazine Choice discovered car …

AXA to Provide Accident Cover for Uber Drivers in France

Uber and insurance group AXA have joined forces in France to offer accident cover for drivers who work for the ride hailing service after it faced criticism over their treatment. In France, as in other countries, Uber has been challenged …

New Terror, Cyber Threats Create Coverage Gaps: CEO of UK’s Pool Re

Insurance against terror attacks must adapt to face up to the threats posed by so-called lone-wolf militants and the rise of cyber crime. That’s the view of Julian Enoizi of Pool Reinsurance Co., the U.K. government-linked body that backstops insurers …

Minor Damage Reported in North Carolina From Waterspout Turned Tornado

A waterspout briefly came ashore as a tornado in North Carolina last week, causing minor damage to houses before dissipating. The StarNews of Wilmington reports the National Weather Service confirmed the waterspout made landfall around 11:30 a.m. July 19 as …

Mississippi Woman Charged With Insurance Fraud for Lying About Fall at Walmart

A 59-year-old Mississippi woman has been indicted on criminal charges, with prosecutors saying she lied when she reported falling at a Walmart store. State Attorney General Jim Hood said Friday that Dianne Bullock of Jackson is charged with one count …

U.S. Building Owners Reviewing Structural Materials After London Tower Blaze

U.S. building owners should review what materials their structures are built with following a deadly fire in London that showed how flames can quickly cover a high-rise, devouring it from the outside, fire experts said Friday. An Associated Press review …

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