Global Economy
U.S., Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire Brokered by Pakistan
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, potentially suspending a six-week-old war that has killed thousands, spread across the Middle ...
‘Black Swan’ Risks Stalk Container Carriers in Avoiding Iran War
The Iran conflict has thrust container shipping from an industry bracing for a capacity glut to another potential "black swan" supply crunch. That paradigm shift dawned on the more than 3,500 ...
Marine Insurers Cancel War Risk Cover as Iran Conflict Escalates
Marine insurers are canceling war risk coverage for vessels and oil shipping rates are set to surge further after the widening Iran conflict left at least three tankers ...
Survey Shows Homeowners Warming to DIY Digital Claims, Insurance Processes
Nearly 80 percent of U.S. homeowners would use their smartphones to document property damage for an insurance claim, according to a new survey that suggests self-service digital tools could play a ...
Progressive’s Margins Leave Room for Tariff Impacts; Others Ready Too
With its 2024 combined ratio falling comfortably more than 7 points below a targeted level of 96, Progressive has room to deal with the impacts of tariffs on car repair and replacement costs, the ...
Full Stop of Canadian Freight Railroads Could Lead to Economic Disruption in the U.S.
Both of Canada's major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could bring significant economic harm to businesses and consumers ...
Investing in Climate Resilience Really Pays Off: Study
Weather-related catastrophes are increasing in frequency and intensity, and billion-dollar disasters are becoming the norm. The U.S. averages about 10 disasters costing ...
Social Inflation Fix: Insurers Can’t Be Out Front, Chubb’s Greenberg Says
Although insurers can help to stop the growth of social inflation, they can't lead the effort, an industry executive said during an insurance conference this week. Evan Greenberg, chair and chief ...