Chubb Names Liberty Mutual’s Watkins to Head Casualty Claims for North America

Chubb has named John Watkins as senior vice president, head of Casualty Claims for North America. Watkins will be responsible for managing approximately 325 casualty claims examiners and will oversee primary, excess, and umbrella general liability claims for both commercial and …

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CNA Canada Relocates Vancouver Branch

CNA Canada announced its Vancouver Branch has moved to a new location. The new address is 510 W. Georgia St., Suite 2250, Vancouver, BC V6B 0M3. The company said that its phone numbers will remain the same. “The new location affirms our commitment to …

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Dale Underwriting Offers Contingency & Sports Personal Accident Cover; Syndicate Support Extended

Dale Underwriting Partners, managed by leading Lloyd’s third party managing agency Asta, is delighted to announce its new contingency and sports personal accident business. The team will be led by Martin Lawson, who will be joined by Richard Appleton. Both …

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China, EU Re-Commit to Paris Climate Agreement – Even if U.S. Withdraws

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said the world’s No. 1 polluter will stick to its pledges to tackle global warming, underscoring the risk of U.S. isolation if President Donald Trump pulls out of the Paris climate accord. Li made his comments …

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Guy Carpenter Taps Gen Re’s van Oort as Managing Director, Benelux Operations

Guy Carpenter & Co. announced the appointment of Hans van Oort from General Reinsurance as managing director, Guy Carpenter Benelux, effective Dec. 1, to further strengthen the regional team. He will be responsible for continuing to enhance Guy Carpenter’s presence …

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Ironshore Names Hiscox’s Fisher as VP Political Risk & Trade Credit in London

Ironshore Inc. has appointed Russell Fisher as vice president of Political Risk and Trade Credit to underwrite European business lines, based in London. Fisher has more than 20 years’ experience as a specialist in trade credit and risk analysis for …

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China Ushers in Tough Cyber Law, Despite Resistance from Foreign Businesses

China ushered in a tough new cyber security law on Thursday, following years of fierce debate around the controversial legislation that many foreign business groups fear will hit their ability to operate in the country. The law, passed by China’s rubber-stamp parliament …

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