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Maui wildfire is deadliest for US in 105 yrs, with 89 killed
“This is the largest natural disaster we’ve ever experienced,”...
Shippers warned to stay away from Iranian waters over seizure threat as US-Iran tensions high
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Re/insurers remain on alert as U.S.,Iran signal desire to avoid further conflict
The Joint War Committee (JWC), which is comprised of underwriting representatives from Lloyd’s and IUA company markets, has also said that currently, there is no dramatic change to the strategic maritime picture in light of elevated tensions between the U.S. and Iran
Trump wants to speed infrastructure projects by dropping Climate Impact Assessment
According to CEQ, the average length of a full-blown Environmental Impact Statement is currently 600 pages and takes 4.5 years to conclude. U.S. federal agencies prepare approximately 170 such assessments per year.
Tensions between U.S. and Iran hamper probe of Boeing 737-800 crash near Tehran
Given that the crash of Flight 752 came hours after a barrage of Iranian missiles were fired on U.S. bases in Iraq, speculation also turned to a possible accidental attack by Tehran’s own air defense system.
Uber partners with Hyundai on electric air taxi
Hyundai will unveil a concept electric aircraft developed with Uber at CES, with the self-flying electric car designed to carry up to four passengers with a pilot and fly on trips of up to 60 miles (100 km).
Iran attacks US base: India issues travel advisory, all well, assures Trump
Washington/New Delhi: Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq where American troops are based, said Pentagon. In a statement, the US military said Iran launched the attack at about 1:30 am local time. "It is clear that...
American Financial Group announces exit from Lloyd’s of London market
The exit from this business will allow AFG to reallocate capital to its other insurance businesses and opportunities that have the potential to earn targeted returns on investment.
Peak Re successfully places $ 77mn Lion Rock Re II Sidecar
the confidence shown in Lion Rock Re II really shows that Hong Kong can become a hub for ILS investors. Lion Rock Re II will allow us to continue our drive towards modernising reinsurance and bringing more communities under the umbrella of protection that insurance and reinsurance provides,” said Franz Josef Hahn, Chief Executive Officer of Peak Re.
British regulator warns insurance industry to stamp out bad behavior – or else
“A senior manager’s failure to take reasonable steps to address non-financial misconduct could lead us to determine that they are not fit and proper,” Jonathan Davidson, the Financial Conduct Authority’s Executive Director of Supervision, Retail and Authorisations said in a letter on Monday
Natural catastrophes record $52b insured losses & 9,000 deaths in 2019:Munich Re
Torsten Jeworrek, member of the Board of Management, commented, “The severe cyclones in 2019 have highlighted the importance of knowledge about changes in risk. Natural climate variations influence weather catastrophes from year to year. Longer-term climate change effects can already be felt and seen. Buildings and infrastructure must be made more resistant in order to reverse the increasing trend in losses. This will enable insurance to be more effective and support the remaining financial losses.”
Trump Administration seeks to limit ‘Overreach’ of Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
The comments come at a time when companies are racing to integrate AI and deep machine learning into their businesses to remain competitive. However, the technology raises ethical concerns about control, privacy, cyber security and the future of work, companies and experts have said.