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Victoria Spears

Victoria Spears

Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].

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May 29, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

The Hartford Closes Acquisition of Navigators

The Hartford has closed its acquisition of The Navigators Group, Inc., a global specialty underwriter, for $70 a share, for a total price of $2.2 billion in cash, including expenses.

By Victoria Spears

2 minute read

May 28, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Kansas Insurance Department Settles Suit Against Administration Over Insurance Fees

A lawsuit brought by the Kansas Insurance Department against the governor's office has been settled.

By Victoria Spears

2 minute read

May 28, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

NOAA Predicts Near Normal 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season

The Climate Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting that a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year.

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4 minute read

May 28, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Willis Towers Watson and Microsoft Reach Agreement on Quantum Computing

Willis Towers Watson has reached an exclusive deal with Microsoft to develop the potential of quantum computing for its risk management and insurance clients within the financial services, insurance, and investment space.

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2 minute read

May 28, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

AXA XL's North America Property Insurance Announces New Roles

AXA XL has named Raymond Chiusano to lead its North America property insurance team's Northeast region, out of New York, and has promoted Brian Gauder to lead its North Central region, out of Chicago.

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3 minute read

May 28, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Edward L. Rand, Jr., is New CEO of ProAssurance

The board of directors of ProAssurance Corporation has elected Edward L. (Ned) Rand, Jr., as the company's president and chief operating officer.

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2 minute read

May 28, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Stephen O'Flynn Is New Head of U.S. Professional Lines and Casualty Treaty Operations at Ariel Re

Ariel Re, a member of Argo Group, has appointed Stephen O'Flynn as head of professional lines and casualty treaty underwriting in Bermuda, effective June 10, 2019.

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May 28, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Allianz Offers Policyholders Response Services in Environmental Emergencies

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE now is offering expanded emergency response services as part of its environmental impairment liability coverage when pollution or contamination events occur.

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2 minute read

May 23, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Pennsylvania Names Insurance Fraud Fighter Award Winners

The Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority and the Pennsylvania chapters of the International Association of Special Investigation Units have recognized 18 individuals with Fraud Fighter Awards for their roles in the investigation and prosecution of insurance fraud cases across Pennsylvania.

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4 minute read

May 23, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

NYSDFS Names Head of Newly Created Cybersecurity Division

Justin Herring has been named executive deputy superintendent of the newly created Cybersecurity Division at the New York State Department of Financial Services.

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3 minute read