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Vietnam Flood Deaths Rise as New Storm Tracks Toward Coast
The death toll in Vietnam from last week’s record-breaking downpours has climbed to 37 as another powerful storm bears down on the country’s coast and floodwaters rise again in some tourism hubs. The national weather agency warned that river levels …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 11:52 AM |
Two New Suspects Handed Preliminary Charges in Louvre Jewels Heist: Prosecutor Says
The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation. Laure …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 9:54 AM |
Markets/Coverages: AXA XL Offers Cyber Solution for Europe, APAC Construction Firms
AXA XL announced the launch of a new cyber solution designed to provide construction firms in Europe, Asia and Australia with enhanced protection against the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats. Available by endorsement to AXA XL’s cyber insurance coverage, …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 9:37 AM |
People Moves: H.W. Kaufman Group Promotes 16 Across Executive and North American Teams; Howden US Names Dallal EVP, Financial Lines
H.W. Kaufman Group Makes Promotions Across Executive and North American Teams H.W. Kaufman Group, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, promoted 16 members of its executive and North American teams to new roles. The announcement follows the 2025 Kaufman Leadership Meeting …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 6:49 AM |
Jamaica Catastrophe Bond Has Now Triggered, Government Says
Jamaica’s catastrophe bond has now triggered as a result of the fallout from Hurricane Melissa, the government said. “Over the next few weeks we’ll get more details into what the payout is,” Dana Morris Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 6:10 AM |
A Toy Maker Takes His Case Against Trump’s Tariffs to the Supreme Court
Within days of Donald Trump announcing his sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs in April, Rick Woldenberg was looking for a law firm to help him sue the U.S. president. “I’m not willing to allow politicians to destroy what we have built …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 6:04 AM |
Buffett’s Berkshire Cash Hits $382 Billion, Earnings Soar
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s cash pile soared to $381.7 billion in the third quarter, a fresh record, and operating earnings surged 34% at Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett’s conglomerate. That figure hit $13.5 billion, as the firm’s insurance underwriting profit more …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 6:03 AM |
Black Vultures Spreading North, Attacking and Killing Cattle
Allan Bryant scans the sky as he watches over a minutes-old calf huddled under a tree line with its mother. After a few failed tries, the calf stands on wobbly legs for the first time, looking to nurse. Above, a …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 6:02 AM |
Don’t Look Now, But Citizens Is No Longer the Largest Property Insurer in Florida
Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state-created insurer of last resort, is no longer the largest carrier in Florida. It’s a significant milestone in the push for a more stable, market-based insurance market. Citizens’ leadership announced late last week that October …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 6:01 AM |
Judge Dismisses Texas Challenge to New York Abortion Shield Law
A New York judge dismissed a legal challenge Friday from Texas seeking to enforce a more than $100,000 civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman in an early test of the state’s “shield …
POSTED NOVEMBER 03, 2025 6:00 AM |
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