Financial services
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers has announced the addition of Sunstar Insurance Group to its membership community, marking a significant milestone as the association now represents every top 50 retail broker of U.S. business. This latest move is part of the organization's continued growth, with
Financial services
The French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) Household Savings Newsletter has released an update on the evolution of fees applied to direct investments in equities or through collective investments. The study also examined investors' understanding of the risk and liquidity of unlisted real estate investments. The findings reveal that fees
Financial services
Crystal Baker has rejoined the team at Colliers International's Columbia office as the Transaction and Brokerage Coordinator, a role that involves collaborating with commercial real estate brokers to streamline daily operations and enhance platform efficiency. As a seasoned professional, Baker brings a strong foundation of industry knowledge and
Associations
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has introduced a new guidance aimed at eliminating room for dispute when a claim is presented. The guidance, titled "A clearer approach to disclosure," seeks to bring clarity and certainty to the information underwriters are seeking. By asking consistent and unambiguous
Financial services
Pomerantz LLP is investigating allegations of securities fraud and unlawful business practices against GoHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO), after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a False Claims Act complaint against several health insurance companies, including GoHealth, alleging kickbacks to insurance brokers for Medicare Advantage plan enrollments. The complaint
Financial services
Viam, a leading engineering platform, has partnered with CompScience, a pioneering active workers' compensation provider, to leverage computer vision and AI for risk detection and prevention. This innovative collaboration aims to provide insurance brokers with turnkey solutions to ensure workplace safety and avoid costly losses. By integrating CompScience'
Financial services
Pomerantz LLP is leading an investigation into possible securities fraud and other unlawful business practices by Humana Inc. and its officers. This comes after the US Department of Justice filed a False Claims Act complaint against Humana and others, alleging that the company paid illegal kickbacks to brokers in exchange
Associations
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has expressed its enthusiasm for the appointment of Dr Daniel Mulino MP as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. The association is eager to engage with Minister Mulino on policy priorities that cater to the insurance broking profession and the broader risk and
Brokers
The global stock market's recent turmoil has taken a heavy toll on the banking sector, with major players like Lloyds and Barclays experiencing sharp declines. The US recession fears have sent shockwaves across the globe, with investors rushing to dump their holdings in companies with significant exposure to
