The BI Top 10: Week of Oct.19, 2020

A rare victory by policyholders in COVID-19-related business interruption litigation tops this week’s news. Meanwhile, earnings season is underway, with Travelers Cos. Inc. posting a higher third-quarter profit, and W.R. Berkley Corp. reporting a decline.

1. N.C. restaurants prevail in COVID-19 business interruption case

2. Chubb announces executive changes

3. Aon recruits Lloyd’s underwriter to head alternative distribution unit 

4. Retailers secure stores as worries about election unrest mount

5. CRC announces executive changes

6. Travelers’ profit climbs, but cat losses pressure results

7. Q3 cat losses expected be largest since 2017: Fitch 

8. Berkley profit falls 8.2% in Q3 

9. Insurers drop appeal against UK COVID-19 payout ruling on policies

10. OSHA issues $1.2M in COVID-19-related citations

More insurance and risk management news on the coronavirus crisis here.