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Best Agency to Work For – Gold South Central: G&G Independent Insurance
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
Best Agency to Work For – Gold South Central: G&G Independent Insurance
At G&G Independent Insurance, the mission of delivering exceptional experiences extends to both clients and employees. A culture of collaboration, respect and support makes the Fayetteville, Arkansas-based agency a place where employees feel comfortable sharing their ideas, concerns and feedback, …
Best Agency to Work For – Gold Midwest: The Bulow Group
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
Best Agency to Work For – Gold Midwest: The Bulow Group
The Bulow Group has the winning formula for happy employees. In recent years, the agency won bronze, silver and gold awards as the Best Agency to Work For from Insurance Journal, and in 2023, they add another gold award to …
Markets/Coverages: McGill and Partners Launches Coverage for Corporate Insolvency as D&O Policy Extension
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
Markets/Coverages: McGill and Partners Launches Coverage for Corporate Insolvency as D&O Policy Extension
McGill and Partners, the London-based boutique specialist re/insurance broker, has launched SAIFElimits, a coverage solution for corporate insolvency. The scheme is designed to be incorporated into any primary directors and officers (D&O) policy and is triggered automatically by an insolvency …
Best Agency to Work For – Overall Winner: Mackoul Risk Associates
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
Best Agency to Work For – Overall Winner: Mackoul Risk Associates
Mackoul Risk Associates with offices in both Morristown, New Jersey, and Long Beach, New York, lives and breathes the motto, “work hard and play hard.” As one employee wrote when nominating the agency for this year’s annual Best Agencies to …
River Rhine in South Germany Closed to Shipping Due to High Water Levels
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
River Rhine in South Germany Closed to Shipping Due to High Water Levels
Parts of the river Rhine in south Germany remain closed to shipping on Monday after a rise in water levels following recent heavy rain, navigation authorities said on Monday. Rhine river shipping remains stopped around Maxau in south Germany, the …
SEC Signals It May Curb Climate Rule Ambitions
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
SEC Signals It May Curb Climate Rule Ambitions
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials have told lobbyists and corporate executives in recent days that the agency’s long-anticipated climate rules may scale back some of the most demanding greenhouse gas emissions disclosure requirements that it had proposed. At …
AM Best Places Florida Farm Bureau Ratings Under Review After Idalia Losses Pile On
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
AM Best Places Florida Farm Bureau Ratings Under Review After Idalia Losses Pile On
AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “bbb+” (Good) of Florida Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co. and its fully reinsured subsidiary, Florida Farm Bureau …
Capture of Israeli-Owned Ship Reignites Fears Over Mideast Shipping
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
Capture of Israeli-Owned Ship Reignites Fears Over Mideast Shipping
An Israeli-owned ship seized in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in retaliation for the war in Gaza is raising fears over more widespread disruption in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. The Galaxy Leader, beneficially owned by …
Grain Ship, Damaged off Coast of Ukraine, Likely Hit Sea Mine: Sources
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
Grain Ship, Damaged off Coast of Ukraine, Likely Hit Sea Mine: Sources
A merchant ship transporting grains was lightly damaged off the coast of Ukraine and was likely to have been hit by a floating sea mine, according to maritime specialists and a Ukrainian government source. This is the latest incident affecting …
Injuries to European Footballers Rise to $767 Million During World Cup Year: Howden
Insurance Journal | November 20, 2023
Injuries to European Footballers Rise to $767 Million During World Cup Year: Howden
Injuries to European footballers became more severe after the winter World Cup in Qatar last year, contributing to a nearly 30% annual jump in the cost to clubs of seeing their players sit on the sidelines. The findings come in …