A “sophisticated cybersecurity attack” on CNA Financial Corp. tops this week’s news. Meanwhile, in an update to last week’s No. 1 story, Hartford Financial Services Inc. rejected Chubb Ltd.’s unsolicited $23 billion takeover bid.
1. CNA disconnects systems after 'sophisticated' cyberattack
2. Broker loses case for providing poor advice
3. Alliant snags former Willis Towers Watson leader
4. Hartford rejects rival Chubb’s $23 billion offer
5. Stranded Suez ship's owner, insurers face millions in claims
6. Acrisure secures nearly $3.5 billion from investors
7. Caesars sues insurers for COVID-19 business interruption coverage
8. Insurtech’s stock drop triggers class action
9. Start-up insurer launches cyber liability coverage
10. States weigh bills barring employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccinations
Nearly one year after Aon PLC announced plans to acquire rival broker Willis Towers Watson PLC, the proposed deal continues to make headlines as sources say the European Union is weighing antitrust action.