American health insurers scared of single-payer health insurance
American insurers are afraid Democrats will impose government run single-payer health insurance. In fact, single-payer is the basis of a...
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French reinsurer SCOR sues Covea over ditched takeover bid
Paris-based reinsurer SCOR is taking legal actions against French peer Covea, after the latter issued a press release stating it...
Metro Bank admits to £900m accounting error
The risk of catastrophic failure in the financial sector is far greater than many observers believe. In fact, Britain’s Metro...
Britain strikes post-Brexit insurance deal with Switzerland
The United Kingdom and Switzerland have agreed on a deal that will allow the insurance sectors of both countries to...
BIBA unveils 2019 Manifesto – Risks & Opportunities
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has just launched its 2019 manifesto – titled Risks & Opportunities – in the...
California could increase auto insurance rates for women by fighting gender discrimination
Strangely, the California Insurance Commissioner could increase auto insurance rates for women to fight gender discrimination. To explain, new regulations...
Dubai-based Yallacompare raises $8m for MENA expansion
Dubai-based financial comparison platform Yallacompare has raised $8 million in its latest round of funding, led by venture capital firm...
Five risks from Brazil’s newly-elected president Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil’s newly elected President Jair Bolsonaro is proposing radical policies that could destabilize his nation and South America. Observers fear...
EU seeks tougher scrutiny over Huawei 5G cyber security risks
The European Union (EU) is worried about potential cyber security risks from Chinese technology companies. Several members are concerned with...
Lloyd’s of London unmoved by released 9/11 hacks
Lloyd’s of London is unmoved by the recent release of hacked documents relating to the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001....
