News

Blown-up oil tanker's insurer says Iran likely attacker

Verity Ratcliffe | June 14, 2019

The Norwegian insurer raised its threat assessment to tankers in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and North Western Gulf of Oman to high.

Google class action alleges bias against conservative applicants

Alaina Lancaster | June 14, 2019

White and Asian job seekers, represented by Google applicant Michael Burns, also say they face race-based discrimination.

News

Argo Group’s sustainability efforts result in plastic sculpture

Rosalie Donlon | June 14, 2019

During the Argo Gold Cup Race in May, Bermuda artist Meredith Andrews created a sculpture from plastics cleaned up from area beaches.

Career Moves

IMUA announces future leaders at 89th annual meeting

Denny Jacob | June 14, 2019

The Inland Marine Underwriters Association announced the board of directors for 2020 through 2022.

Career Moves

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: June 14, 2019

Denny Jacob | June 14, 2019

News from Monarch E&S Insurance Services, Strategic Risk Solutions Europe, GuideOne Insurance and more.

News

Oil tanker insurance costs to jump after Gulf attacks

Julian Lee and Alex Longley | June 13, 2019

A so-called “additional premium” that owners pay when sailing to the Persian Gulf is likely to rise with immediate effect.

Infographic

Human resource professionals grapple with opioid issue

Rosalie Donlon | June 13, 2019

American businesses largely feel they lack the knowledge and resources to address this national epidemic.

News

Travelers bulks up wildfire protection after deadly 2018 blazes

Katherine Chiglinsky | June 13, 2019

The insurer is adding a service to all of its California home and landlord policies.

Commentary

This tends to be why millennials leave their jobs

Cortney Angeley | June 13, 2019

They say people leaves bosses, not companies. But millennial employees have another big reason for moving on.

Commentary

Insurance outlook for recreational marine and yacht owners

Lisa Lindsay | June 13, 2019

The past few hurricane seasons may be a distant memory, but they have left a lasting impact on the marine market.