Stewart, who joined in November, previously worked at Hiscox and Canopius Group, where he served as deputy head of short tail claims – energy, marine and engineering. He reports to Gavin Williams, head of claims, while Touhey and Krobel report to David Message, lead underwriter, energy.
Duo to tackle operational improvements and financial management
Deep Vector, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform for analyzing underwriting documents, closed its seed round of $1.5 million, co-led by Aperture Venture Capital and InsurTech NY. Deep Vector helps insurers and brokers translate analog documents used for underwriting risk—claims loss runs, ACORD forms, motor vehicle records, and business records—into usable data. Previously known as Loss … Read more
The Andrew Agency has acquired Garriques, Lloyd & McMahon in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1963, GLM Insurance is a third-generation family-owned agency providing personal and commercial insurance throughout Virginia and North Carolina. The Andrews Agency is an independent agency based in Glen Allen, Virginia that serves the Mid-Atlantic region. The agency also has an office … Read more
A woman who worked as a hairstylist for Fox Sports alleges in a lawsuit that former host Skip Bayless made repeated, unwanted advances toward her — including an offer of $1.5 million to have sex with him. Attorneys for Noushin Faraji, who was a hair stylist at Fox for more than a decade, are seeking … Read more
Viper Risk Management is an independent insurance company based in Florida. It provides specialized insurance solutions for racetracks/motorsports, manufacturers, part warehouses, restaurants and taverns, construction, transportation, manufacturing, retail services and distribution industries.
The 2018 Camp Fire was dubbed as the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California. The fire, which started on Nov. 8, 2018, burned through 95% of the area of Paradise and Concow, and was contained after two weeks on Nov. 25. It led to 85 fatalities and destroyed more than 18,000 structures for an … Read more
Property insurance rates level off, though risk vigilance remains high
