Author: Marc

FCA watchdog issues serious warning to the UK insurance industry

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UK Insurance industry - Lloyd's of London

The Financial Conduct Authority’s caution follows on the heels of major admissions at Lloyd’s. The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a stern warning to the UK insurance industry to clean up its act. It warned insurer bosses that they had better eliminate their unacceptable behaviors and improve diversity among their numbers. The FCA’s warning comes with a threat to the jobs of the commercial insurance company bosses. This warning to the UK insurance industry arrives shortly after the 2019 admission from Lloyd’s of London of cases of sexual harassment and…

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The Hartford to restrict insurance coverage for fossil fuel companies

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Fossil fuel companies - Factory

The major insurer has announced its intention to limit available protection, citing climate change concerns. The Hartford major insurance company revealed that it will be limiting the coverage it sells to fossil fuel companies. The insurer cited concerns about climate change to explain its decision to restrict coverage. Among the new limitations, the Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. revealed it won’t cover businesses that earn more than a quarter of their revenue as fossil fuel companies. This includes coal mining earnings or energy production with coal as a fuel source.…

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Allstate sustainability report reveals 14 percent GHG emissions reduction

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Allstate Sustainability - Hand holding world - green

The insurer released the results of its 2018 report which also showed substantial corporate waste cuts. The Allstate sustainability report has been published, revealing the progress the insurer has been making toward its environmental goals. The Allstate Corporation’s report underscored its achievements in eco-friendliness and social responsibility. The Allstate sustainability report underscored the company’s achievements in decreasing its carbon footprint, while boosting its workforce diversity and strengthening its communities. This report was based on the data it collected about its progress throughout 2018. The report follows the framework of the…

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Viral Progressive Insurance meme targets insurer with slew of false info

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Progressive Insurance Meme - Incorrect Info

The politicized meme is spreading like wildfire but contains outdated or outright incorrect information. A Progressive Insurance meme has gone viral, politicizing the insurer through the use of false and misleading information. The image makes claims that are inaccurate right down to the naming of the company’s owner. The viral Progressive Insurance meme makes statements such as that the insurer “is owned by Peter Lewis who donates millions” to left-leaning organizations and to the Democratic Party. That said, Lewis has been dead since 2013. Moreover, though he had once been…

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Allstate, GEICO, and Allianz enjoy prospering worldwide renters insurance market

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Renters Insurance Market - money - prosperity

The results of a new study have shown that insurers are enjoying a thriving sector. According to the outcomes published in a new renters insurance market report, the sector is thriving worldwide. Insurance companies such as GEICO, Allstate, Esurnce, Allianz, and Shelter Insurance & Mercury Insurance are all prospering according to the “Southeast Asia Renters Insurance –Market Development Scenario.” The study examined the strong successes these players are enjoying in this particular market. The report looked at the renters insurance marketplace using both qualitative and quantitative market data. It also…

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US insurance industry isn’t moving away from coal at the rate of EU insurers

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US Insurance Industry - Power plant and wind turbine

A new report determined that insurers in the Unites States are falling behind their European counterparts. Though the number of companies in the US insurance industry that have moved away from coal has doubled this year, a new report shows that American insurers remain far behind those in Europe. Insurance companies in Europe have withdrawn support for coal at a substantially higher rate. The report, called “Insuring Coal No More,” looked at the European and US insurance industry. It scored the two regions for the third consecutive year according to…

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Home daycare insurance protects business owners as they keep kids safe

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home daycare insurance - child playroom

Running this type of small company can be very rewarding but there are considerable risks involved. Home daycare insurance should be one of the first things you consider before you open your small business. It protects you financially in the case that something should go unexpectedly wrong. In this business, your main responsibility beyond entertaining children is to keep them safe. Despite your best efforts to make sure the unexpected does not happen, it’s also your responsibility to protect yourself in case it does. The right home daycare insurance can…

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