Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 18, 2024

and AXA SA are among providers of $3 billion in credit-risk insurance for the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group, as it seeks to expand its lending in … Swiss Re AG, Tokio Marine Holdings Inc., AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The share of UK financial services firms worried about geopolitical risks is at its highest level since the 2008 crash, the Bank of England said. The BOE’s biannual systemic risk survey, which began during the financial crisis, said on Wednesday …

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The UK’s top financial regulator has spent much of its eleven-year history in combat with the industry it oversees, a tone set by its first chief executive Martin Wheatley, whose zeal for fining banks got him ousted in 2015. Now, …

Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 3, 2021

A major red flag is having one employee who has all financial responsibility: check writing, bookkeeping, trust accounting and reconciliation, as well as maintaining all communication with your financial partners and bank. Checks and balances are key. Often, there is no ill intent on the part of the employee, just a lack of knowledge.

Finance and Banking

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 20, 2025

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Monday she would meet representatives from key financial services sectors, such as banking and insurance, over the coming months to formulate a new growth and competitiveness strategy. “I am committed to working hand-in-hand …

Finance and Banking

Insurance Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

billion) in capital over the next three years to boost its finances and have money for investments. Unveiling its “Stronger/Faster/Better” plan for 2025-2027, Italy’s second biggest insurer said on … Italian financial group Unipol aims to generate 1 billion euros ($1.1

Insurance

Complex Discovery

JULY 15, 2024

Editor’s Note: The increasing complexity and frequency of cyber threats make cyber insurance an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes. million, cyber insurance offers vital financial protection. Cyber insurance serves as a financial safety net, mitigating the liabilities and losses resulting from data breaches.

Insurance

Insurance Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

Zolve raised $251 million in its latest equity and debt financing round, the neo bank said on Tuesday, led by Indian private equity firm Creaegis, an existing investor, with participation from names like HSBC and SBI Investment. The latest funding, …

Finance and Banking

Complex Discovery

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Editor’s Note: Cyber threats targeting the European financial sector have escalated, posing significant risks to banks, financial service providers, and regulatory institutions. DDoS attacks emerged as a dominant threat, with 58% of incidents targeting banks.

Finance and Banking

Lawmatics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr will pull back the curtain on how our government actually works, take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.

Finance and Banking

Practice Panther

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Hopefully, your end-of-year legal finances don’t bring any surprises. If you often find yourself scrambling at the end of the year, this law firm accounting guide covers key steps to help you stay on top of your finances, including how legal billing and practice management software can keep you organized and compliant with regulations.

Finance and Banking

MyCase

MARCH 10, 2023

In fact, you may have done a two-way reconciliation yourself when balancing a checkbook—making sure the amount of your various deposits and written checks matches the balance in your bank account. Trust Account Bank Statement The final component of a three-way trust account reconciliation is the account statement generated by the bank.

Finance and Banking

InHouseBlog

JULY 29, 2023

Engaging an Investment Bank. Once the Target’s board has decided to proceed with a possible M&A sale transaction, the next step is often engaging an investment bank to assist with the sale process. Teaser/Confidential Information Memorandum.

Finance and Banking

CaseFox

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Finances Review the company’s finances to assess the current financial health of the business. Ensure to include information like permits, insurance coverage, litigation attempts, current licenses, and environmental standards in your due diligence checklist. However, you can change it to fit various industries.

Finance and Banking

MyCase

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is especially important for hiring employees, filing employment taxes, and opening business bank accounts. Employment taxes apply to businesses with employees and include Medicare and Social Security, federal unemployment insurance, and income tax.

Finance and Banking

The Barrister

JANUARY 24, 2024

Below are the four most common documents that are necessary for travel, applications, finances, and just in general to have on hand for your own personal use. Other uses for a driver’s record are for businesses to verify your information, court proceedings, investigations, insurance agencies, and commercial driver’s licenses.

Finance and Banking

CaseFox

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This data usually includes crucial information such as employee identification, client’s personal information, banking details, on-public details, and other confidential information. These communications can be about the case of legal strategies, finances, personal details, and other confidential information.

Finance and Banking

MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Start by calculating your personal/family finances. Finally, purchase annual malpractice insurance—even if it’s not required in your state. Set Up Financial Accounts Next, set up the necessary accounts to ensure that you’re in compliance when handling business finances and client funds. Don’t let this figure paralyze you.

Finance and Banking

MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Start by calculating your personal/family finances. Insurance . Finally, purchase annual malpractice insurance—even if it’s not required in your state. Next, set up the necessary accounts to ensure that you’re in compliance when handling business finances and client funds. How Can I Ensure That I’m Financially Secure? .

Finance and Banking

MyCase

AUGUST 16, 2022

In addition to changing your status, you’ll also need to inform your local bar association(s) and any insurance carriers about your retirement. . Then, determine how your personal finances will factor into your retirement budget. . Consider Retirement Benefits. Take a look at your 401k, savings, and investments.

Finance and Banking

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Russian company RusChemAlliance has filed new lawsuits against five European banks that stopped financing the construction of a gas project in Russia after the West imposed sanctions against Moscow over the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The lawsuits, all filed with …

Construction

Practice of Law

APRIL 2, 2025

Georgia's loose restrictions on personal injury lawsuits, they argue, are making insurance costs for businesses and property owners skyrocket. Senate Bill 69 is an attempt to address insurance prices for Georgia businesses and medical providers. This has led to a contentious attempt at reform.

Finance and Banking

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

And I was like, Don’t go after the billable hour, right off the bat, you know, look at the things that are in the back office marketing, library, Finance, any of that recruiting any of those business development, that’s probably where you’re going to get the biggest appetite and get people to want to do more.

Technology

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

MAY 6, 2024

The trial victory protected our client and her insurance company from nearly $2 million in claimed damages. Bellquist – Banking and Finance Law and Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law Jess W. The co-defendant’s settlement prior to trial presented an opportunity we used to our client’s advantage,” said Anne.

Education

Complex Discovery

JULY 23, 2024

This disruption, which began on July 19, 2024, led to widespread operational challenges across various sectors, including aviation, finance, and healthcare. The disruption cascaded through airports worldwide, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and frustrated. Beyond air travel, the ripple effects were felt across various sectors.

Finance and Banking

Insurance Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

There’s a course-correction underway among financial firms that went all out on ESG hiring just a few years back, according to recruiters advising banks and money managers. Firms have had to acknowledge that the goal of generating the highest profits …

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

It was a dank, drizzly February evening when about 120 people gathered in the brightly lit art gallery of London’s Guildhall, surrounded by gold-framed paintings ranging from Pre-Raphaelites to realists. At the event, Alok Sharma, a former member of the …

Finance and Banking