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COVID-19 Crisis Accelerates Labor Shift from Humans to Robots: WEF Survey
Robots will destroy 85 million jobs at mid-sized to large businesses over the next five years as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates changes in the workplace likely to exaggerate inequalities, a World Economic Forum (WEF) study has found. Surveys of nearly …
POSTED OCTOBER 21, 2020 10:16 AM |
Hiscox Appoints Former Hamilton Executive Reardon as CEO of Hiscox Re & ILS
Hiscox Ltd., the international specialist insurer, announced the appointment of Kathleen Reardon as CEO of Hiscox Re & ILS, subject to regulatory approval. Reardon succeeds Mike Krefta, who, as announced in August, will be stepping down in early 2021. Most …
POSTED OCTOBER 21, 2020 9:14 AM |
Drunk Driving Arrests in Alabama County Spike During Pandemic
A spike in drunk driving cases in an Alabama county has led to speculation that the stresses associated with the coronavirus pandemic may be behind the increase. Morgan County sheriff’s spokesman Mike Swafford said his department made 43 DUI arrests …
POSTED OCTOBER 21, 2020 7:05 AM |
The Main Street America Group Rebrands, Expands Commercial Offering
The Main Street America Group, a U.S. provider of property-casualty insurance through independent agents, has unveiled a new name and brand – Main Street America Insurance. The brand refresh was announced in conjunction with product expansion in the company’s commercial …
POSTED OCTOBER 21, 2020 6:59 AM |
Burns & Wilcox Adds Personal Lines Cyber Protection for Homes, Families, Individuals
Burns & Wilcox has launched Cyberman365, a new exclusive product line designed to mitigate personal cyber risks for individuals, families and homes. A collaboration between Burns & Wilcox and Node International, Cyberman365 provides personal cyber protection for the entire household, …
POSTED OCTOBER 21, 2020 4:32 AM |
New Mercury Insurance Programs Target California Homeowners’ Wildfire Risk
Mercury Insurance has launched two new programs designed to help Californians better protect their homes and families if they live in areas prone to wildfires. Homeowners who take one or more steps to either harden their homes against wildfires or …
POSTED OCTOBER 21, 2020 4:22 AM |
NTSB Faults Owners for Deadly California Dive Boat Fire, Calls for Major Safety Improvements to Small Passenger Vessels
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday determined the probable cause of a 2019 California dive boat fire and sinking that killed 34 was the failure of the owner and operator of to provide effective oversight of its vessel and …
POSTED OCTOBER 20, 2020 10:35 PM |
Calhoun Joins LP Risk’s Brokerage Team in Houston as Sr. VP
LP Risk Inc., a part of national specialty insurance distribution company XPT Partners, has hired Alicia Calhoun as senior vice president. Based in Houston, Calhoun will focus on brokerage business with a specialty in energy and construction Calhoun’s experience over …
POSTED OCTOBER 20, 2020 4:29 PM |
Michigan Egg Producer Hit with Federal Sex Harassment, Retaliation Lawsuit
A Michigan-based egg producer is facing a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation against a female employer. Konos Inc. was sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for allegedly subjecting a female employee to sexual harassment and retaliating …
POSTED OCTOBER 20, 2020 4:27 PM |
Ratings of Texas’ Hallmark Financial No Longer Under Review with Negative Implications
AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb-” and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of Hallmark Financial Services Inc. (Hallmark Financial), headquartered in Dallas. Concurrently, …
POSTED OCTOBER 20, 2020 4:12 PM |
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