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People Moves: Allianz X, Chubb, CNA, MEMIC
Borchers Appointed CEO of Allianz X The recently established unit Allianz X has won Peter Borchers to become CEO as of October 1, 2016. Peter Borchers is one of the most experienced and highly respected leaders in the area of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreResearchers Warn of Heavy Rain, Droughts in Carolinas
Experts warn the Carolinas will face droughts and deluges in coming years. Scientists, farmers and water managers met in Charlotte this week to explore ways to deal with coming dry weather and the sudden flooding that the experts say will … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalifornia Plans to Study Balcony Safety After Fatal Berkeley Fall
California is moving to study state balcony standards after a fatal collapse in Berkeley sent shock and horror across the globe last year. Legislation Gov. Jerry Brown signed Thursday creates a working group to recommend ways to construct better balconies … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIllinois Officials Encourage Road Safety During Harvest
Three state agencies are teaming up to keep drivers and farmers safe on central Illinois roads during harvest season. The Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police will promote a program called “Caution, Slow Down, Share … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreStudy Finds Youth Soccer Player Head Injuries Increased 1600%
Soccer is an increasingly popular sport in the United States, both professionally and recreationally, with over 3 million registered soccer players under 19 years of age playing in leagues every year. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSharing Economy, Joint Employer Definition Add to Increasing EPLI Exposure
The sharing economy has blurred the line between employees and independent contractors, according to experts who spoke during Marsh’s New Reality of Risk webinar yesterday. The webinar, Managing Wage and Hour and Employment Practices Risks, focused on how employers can … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreOregon Sues People Suspected of Starting 2 Wildfires
The State of Oregon has filed lawsuits against people it says were responsible for starting two forest fires. The state filed one suit against a man who is accused of napping while his campfire sparked a 200-acre Southern Oregon blaze, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBusiness Moves: Hudson Insurance, iovation, Verisk, Understory
Hudson Insurance Group Launches New Commercial Excess and Umbrella Unit New York City-based Hudson Insurance Group announced the launch of its new Commercial Excess and Umbrella business. The new unit will provide coverage on a non-admitted basis in all 50 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreLuxury Car Owners More Likely to Let Car Do Driving
If you drive a Mercedes-Benz or an Infiniti luxury vehicle, you’re probably more willing than most drivers to give up the wheel to a robot, according to a MaritzCX survey. About 27 percent of owners of Daimler AG’s Mercedes and … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHSB: Young Adults Most Likely to Be Targeted in Cyber Attack
More than one-third of U.S. consumers experienced a computer virus, hacking incident or other cyber attack in the past 12 months, a survey by Zogby Analytics for The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) reported, and young adults … Source: Claims Journal
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