Delos Insurance and Lloyd’s of London Insurer Partner to Expand Vacant Home Insurance in California

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Delos Insurance Solutions, which uses wildfire science and satellite imagery expertise to solve homeowners’ wildfire insurance availability issues, today announced it will offer wildfire insurance to more California policyholders with vacant properties.

Lloyd’s of London Investigates Possible Network Breach

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The commercial insurance market said on Wednesday that Lloyd’s of London is investigating a possible cyber attack, with companies on high alert for intrusions as a result of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “Lloyd’s has detected unusual activity on its network and we are investigating the issue,” a Lloyd’s spokesperson said by email, adding… Continue reading Lloyd’s of London Investigates Possible Network Breach

Lloyd’s of London’s Ascot, Marsh Provide Marine Cargo Insurance for Ukraine Sea Corridor

The Ukrainian flag flies from the stern of a ship in the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine, on September 16, 2016.

Lloyd’s of London insurer Ascot and broker Marsh on Friday launched marine cargo and war insurance for grain and food products moving from Ukrainian Black Sea ports on Friday, removing a barrier to getting shipments underway. Last week, Russia and Ukraine signed an agreement brokered by Turkey and the United Nations to reopen war-damaged grain… Continue reading Lloyd’s of London’s Ascot, Marsh Provide Marine Cargo Insurance for Ukraine Sea Corridor

Appeal Court Rules JPMorgan Chase Entitled to Insurance Coverage in Bear Stearns Settlement

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On Tuesday, the New York Supreme Court ruled that JPMorgan Chase & Co is entitled to insurance coverage for $140 million of a Securities and Exchange Commission settlement with the former Bear Stearns Cos over improper mutual fund trading. The Court of Appeals ruled 6-1, overturning a lower court ruling, that the $140 million was… Continue reading Appeal Court Rules JPMorgan Chase Entitled to Insurance Coverage in Bear Stearns Settlement