Tensions between Generali’s management, Mediobanca, and the billionaire investors have been further heightened this year over the insurer’s agreement with French banking group BPCE to merge their investment units, aiming to create Europe’s second-largest asset manager. Some Generali board members, backed by Caltagirone, have opposed the deal.
“We want to make sure that if you’re putting on that new roof, and if you’re doing wildfire mitigation, that it is meaningful mitigation that meets the science-based standards,” Walker said, referring to guidelines from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. Source link
Effective July 2024, Kansas also increased workers’ compensation benefits for injured or deceased workers. The total death benefit rose from $300,000 to $500,000, and the cap for permanent total disability increased from $155,000 to $400,000. This legislation, the first update since 2011, aims to create a more equitable system. Source link
Managing risk in a shifting market “Major industry headwinds such as social inflation, natural catastrophes, climate change, trade wars, tariffs, and regulatory changes are adding to the market uncertainty,” said Vince Gaffigan, executive vice president and director of risk consulting at Lockton. “Now, more than ever, businesses should be reevaluating their insurance programs to safeguard…
Meanwhile, Ranucci has 17 years of experience in insurance and previously served as head of North America lower middle market and as global chief underwriting officer for small business. He will oversee operations, including profit and loss management, field and home office underwriting, product development, pricing, portfolio management and analytics. Source link
