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The case was only the second of some 11,200 Roundup lawsuits to go to trial in the United States. Another California man was awarded $289 million in August after a state court jury found Roundup caused his cancer, sending Bayer shares plunging at the time. That award was later reduced to $78 million and is on appeal.
U.S weighs bids for putting Automated Vehicles on roads
he agency also disclosed that Softbank-backed driverless delivery startup Nuro had also petitioned to deploy a limited number of low-speed, highly automated delivery vehicles intended to be operated without any human occupants. For example Nuro, which partnered with Kroger last year to deliver groceries, seeks approval not to include a windshield in the vehicle.
Munich Re aims to boost Ergo insurance business via acquisitions
Facebook admits to storing passwords in plain text on internal servers
Health Protection Gaps in EMs:an opportunity for health insurers to serve the most vulnerable
Jad Ariss, Secretary General of The Geneva Association, said: “Healthcare funding is one of the biggest societal challenges of our time and the insurance industry can play a major role in offering sustainable solutions. Health protection gaps in emerging markets require flexible and creative approaches that address the needs of vulnerable people who have so far been denied suitable and affordable access to healthcare.”
New appointments within SCOR Global P&C underscore the group’s deep talent pool
Jean-Paul Conoscente, CEO of SCOR Global P&C2, commented: “Following the organizational changes announced in September 2018, SCOR Global P&C continues to adapt its structure to serve its strategy and be more client-centric. Today’s announcements confirm the depth of our talent pool and our desire to promote the personal and professional development of our existing teams.”.
India could boycott China’s Belt and Road Forum for the second time
Swiss Re says helped insure Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines
“We can confirm that we are part of the insurance panel that covers Boeing’s airline manufacturer liability policy and we also are a co-insurer of Ethiopian Airlines,” Swiss Re said in an emailed statement. It said it had not played a leading role in the cover but declined comment on contractual details.
Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi among world’s cheapest cities to live in: Report
Higher Incidences of renal disorders among Millennials: SBI Gen Study
Sale deal in final stage of completion: Star Health
A consortium of WestBridge AIF, investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Madison Capital signed definitive agreements with the shareholders of Star Health to purchase the shares of the insurer last year. In October 2018, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved 100 per cent acquisition of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd by Safecrop Holdings Pvt Ltd and others.
Insurers waive terrorism exclusions for Christchurch shooting victims
Tougher Asian markets need different approach to risk and insurance driven by data analytics
“Too often, we hear clients struggle to quantify the financial impact and likelihood of risks to their business. Today, companies need to know, with certainty, that the insurance strategy they have in place is exactly right for their business. With new and emerging risks on the accelerated rise, they need to adopt a data-driven and actuarial approach to support all aspects of their insurance procurement process to yield better business outcomes,” adds Scott.
General Insurance industry may close FY 2018-19 with a premium of Rs 1. 7 trillion
PwC to pay $335 million over failed audits:U.S. regulator
Global insurance M&A activity up 9% in 2018, may slow down in first half 2019:Clyde & Co
While the Americas remained the most active region for insurance sector M&A with 189 deals in 2018, there was a slight drop off in deal activity in the Americas in the second half of the year with 92 transactions, down from 97 in the first six months. The slowdown in the Americas in the second half of last year is indicative of heightened investor caution, and the legal firm predicts 2019 will be a year of two halves – a slowdown in M&A in some markets in the first six months, while the second half should see a return to form.