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Mar 24
Industry Roundup: ​Can Firms Exiting Russia Recoup Losses Through Insurance?; Judge Reinstates Trump Independent Contractor Rule Withdrawn by Biden; Push to Relax Marijuana Laws Hits Roadblocks; Biggest Ransomware Trends Facing US Businesses

Can Firms Exiting Russia Recoup Losses Through Insurance?

See how insurance and international arbitration might soften the blow to those companies, which stand to lose billions of dollars.

 

Judge Reinstates Trump Independent Contractor Rule Withdrawn by Biden

A federal judge in Texas has nixed the Biden Department of Labor's withdrawal of a Trump administration rule governing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor

 

Push to Relax Marijuana Laws Hits Roadblocks

Facing a tough midterm election and divisions in Congress, the Biden administration is sidestepping the politically sensitive issue of loosening marijuana laws even as the idea has gained support of most Americans.

 

Only 3% of White Collar Workers Want to Return to the Office Full-Time

Just 3% of white collar workers want to return to the office five days a week, according to a poll by management consultancy Advanced Workplace Associates, which warned employees will quit if bosses force them back full-time.

 

U.S. Consumers Prefer Local Branches for Home & Auto Insurance

When it comes to seeking coverage for a vehicle or home, U.S. consumers prefer to work through a local insurance branch, according to research from Duck Creek Technologies, which also reported Canadian policyholders show a propensity for brokers when buying vehicle and critical illness plans.

 

Biggest Ransomware Trends Facing US Businesses

Learn the biggest ransomware trends every business in the US should be aware of, according to SonicWall's and IBM Security's research.

 

Coalition's Cyber Claims Report Shows "no-one is immune" to Attacks

Coalition released its cyber claims report in March which revealed that ransom demands have significantly increased over the past year with smaller companies becoming more of a target for cyber criminals who continue to take advantage of remote working life.

 

With Construction Booming, Agents Can Help Contractors Avoid Big Risks

Many contractors are eager to bid on projects, but fall short when truly assessing the risks when bidding on multiple projects.

Cat Loss Experience Remained Significant in 2021

Despite another year of record catastrophe bond issuance, the global insurance-linked securities (ILS) market remains burdened with prior catastrophe losses, a decline in assets under management for some prominent ILS funds, and a drop in overall performance of ILS funds, according to AM Best analysts.

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