CFC, a specialist insurance provider focused on emerging risks and cyber, has established a new US-based cyber development team and expanded its regional presence with the appointments of John Keebler and Morgan Justice. CFC has named Keebler as its new National Cyber Development Leader. Based in Chicago, he will work closely with the company’s US … Read more
(Images: Nissan) Nissan is shelving its planned US-made EV, but will move ahead with the new Xterra. While it’s been out of circulation for a decade now, it’s probably one of the industry’s worst-kept secrets that Nissan plans to revive the Xterra SUV. Now, though, Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier outright confirmed it to Bloomberg … Read more
Fortegra Group, a global specialty insurer and subsidiary of Tiptree Inc., has secured a box in the underwriting room at Lloyd’s. Fortegra will operate from Box 388 on the third gallery in the Lloyd’s underwriting room, effective immediately. This marks a major milestone in the company’s strategic commitment to the London insurance market and positions … Read more
(Image: TFL Studios | Zach Butler) Colorado announced an expanded electric vehicle rebate program as the federal government axes the $7,500 tax credit. If you did not seize the opportunity to sign for a new electric vehicle by September 30, you are no longer eligible to receive a federal tax credit on your purchase or … Read more
Global insurance broking group Howden has appointed Tom O’Donnell as Practice Head of Logistics, Howden US. O’Donnell, who holds over 25 years of experience, joins Howden from Aon, where he has held leadership roles since 2016, most recently as Logistics Practice Leader – Global. Before this, he was a Senior Director, Head of Contract Risk … Read more
All right, which of you guys spent your hard-earned Dollars on a new Dart? It’s the beginning of October, and you know what that means! Or, if you don’t, this is when we’re getting all the juicy numbers from automakers as they release their third-quarter sales reports. And most of the numbers…well, frankly aren’t that … Read more
Ransomware attacks are predicted to escalate in the coming years, with the number of publicly named victims expected to rise by 40% by the end of 2026, a new QBE report warns. The report, titled Cloud cover: forecasting digital disruption in a cybercrime climate, and compiled by Control Risk, forecasts a jump from 5,010 victims … Read more
In this week’s Ask Nathan: I sampled the Aston Martin DBX S and a Lamborghini Urus S – because, California? What about driving a Nissan Rogue Rock Creek daily? This week’s first question kind of comes from me. People of TFL rarely question us about supercars and super-crossovers. Q: RE: Driving a Aston Martin DBX S … Read more
Global insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of Nick Clay as Renewable Energy & Alternative Fuel (REAF) Industry Practice Lead for UK & Ireland. Clay will lead Chubb’s new Renewable Energy & Alternative Fuels Industry Practice, which provides multi-line insurance solutions for both the construction and operational phases of renewable energy and alternative fuel projects … Read more
(Images: Kia) The hamster hatch will roll off into the sunset after a 17-year run. We’ve lost a fair share of small and affordable cars over the years, but the funky little Kia Soul has soldiered on in the face of adversity. That is no longer the case, though, as the automaker confirms its foil … Read more
HSB, a specialist engineering and technology insurer, has announced the launch of HSB CyberPro, a cyber insurance and incident response solution designed for micro and small businesses in the UK and Ireland with revenues of up to £10 million. Despite a rise in cyber security awareness among businesses, a recent HSB survey revealed significant preparedness … Read more