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Catastrophe Bonds Use Models Underestimating Climate Risks, Investors Say

The risk models that helped drive one of the most lucrative bets of 2023 are increasingly being tested by smaller weather shocks fueled by climate change. Catastrophe bonds and other insurance-linked securities, which powered last year’s highest-returning hedge fund strategy, …

Mon May 13, 2024 08:45
Supreme Court Rules Against Warner Music in Copyright Damages Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Miami music producer in a legal fight with Warner Music over a song by rapper Flo Rida, finding that there is no time limit for recovering monetary damages in …

Mon May 13, 2024 08:45
Hackers Behind MGM Attack Targeting Financial Sector in New Campaign

The hacking group accused of disrupting casinos and hotels at MGM Resorts International last year is engaged in a new campaign targeting banks and insurance companies, according to cybersecurity researchers. The group, known as Scattered Spider, has targeted 29 companies …

Mon May 13, 2024 08:45
Florida OIR Fines Heritage P&C $1M for Ian Claims Issues

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation in recent weeks has fined five property and casualty insurers, including Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co., which was hit with a $1 million penalty for failing to properly handle hundreds of claims after …

Mon May 13, 2024 08:45
Maryland Governor Signs Online Data Privacy, Child Protection Bills

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed two measures into law on Thursday that are aimed at better protecting personal data online from Big Tech, including a bill making Maryland the second state to try to create strong limits on information collected …

Mon May 13, 2024 08:45
Washington AG Says Catholic Church Stonewalling Sex Abuse Investigation

The Catholic church is refusing to cooperate with a Washington state investigation into whether it unlawfully used charitable trust funds to cover up sexual abuse by priests, Attorney General Bob Ferguson said, asking a court to force the Seattle Archdiocese …

Mon May 13, 2024 08:45

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