Ben Norris
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CRE Insurance
Pool Re could extend cyber cover, says its CUO
The UK’s terrorism reinsurer Pool Re could extend its cyber offering if the need arises, its chief underwriting officer Steve…
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CRE Insurance
US buyers face ‘universal’ rate hikes: Willis Towers Watson
Insurance buyers in the US are facing “almost universally” higher premiums in 2019 and can expect more challenging conditions for…
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CRE Insurance
Argo expenses row flares up in war of words with investor Voce
The public row between Argo Group and investor Voce Capital Management flared up again yesterday, in an exchange of statements…
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Association News
Risk managers urged to take on sustainability risk
Risk managers are falling short when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) related risks, according to speakers on…
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CRE Insurance
Equitas wins reinsurance arbitration in mesothelioma case
Equitas has won an appeal to overturn an arbitration award dating back to 2013 against Municipal Mutual Insurance (MMI). Law…
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Construction
Broker conflicts of interest ‘rocketing’ in hardening market, warns Mactavish
Broker conflicts of interest are becoming worse in areas of the commercial market that are hardening because payment practices introduced…
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CRE Insurance
Indicators suggest hard market is finally coming: WR Berkley
Rate rises and underwriter discipline during the first quarter of 2019 have been strong enough for US insurer WR Berkley…
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CRE Insurance
UK firms report fall in cyber breaches but increased costs
The number of cyber breaches fell during the past 12 months at UK businesses, including large firms, but costs went…
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CRE Insurance
Global reinsurance capacity down 5%: Willis Re
Global dedicated reinsurance capital was down 5% to $462bn at year-end 2018, according to new analysis from Willis Re, which…
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Analysis & Opinion
Risk managers and brokers must up game in hard market
If signs of a hardening market take hold, insurance buyers and brokers will need to up their game to avoid…
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CRE Insurance
Machinery breakdown risk in spotlight as claims rise
Machinery breakdown risks are coming under increased scrutiny after an uptick in claims, according to specialist property insurer FM Global...
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CRE Insurance
UK risk and compliance roles increasingly under threat from Brexit
More and more UK financial services firms are making job cuts because of Brexit, with risk and compliance roles among…
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CRE Insurance
AXA insures Notre-Dame contractors and artwork
AXA insures two contractors working on Notre-Dame’s restoration prior to the fire that ripped through the cathedral, and provides cover…
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CRE Insurance
HDI names new head of underwriting for UK corporate risk
HDI Global has appointed Paul Williams as head of underwriting UK for corporate risk. Mr Williams was previously head of…
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CRE Insurance
Willis joins programme to boost resilience to geopolitical risks
Willis Towers Watson has joined the Royal United Services Institute’s (RUSI) Modern Deterrence Programme, which aims to increase resilience to…
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CRE Insurance
BIBA names former insurer as head of general insurance
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Alastair Blundell, formerly head of distribution at Tokio Marine Kiln, to the…
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Africa
Corruption index highlights risks in construction and energy sectors
Companies in the construction and development, infrastructure, and oil and gas sectors face the biggest challenge when it comes to…
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Reinsurance capital remains storm-proof
Reinsurers will still offer adequate coverage and terms to ceding insurers, despite a reduction of 3% in total global reinsurance…
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CRE Insurance
Conflicts of interests in commercial insurance creating ‘unhealthy’ market: Mactavish
Too many conflicts of interest in the commercial insurance market are leading to a lack of scrutiny, hampering progress and…
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CRE Insurance
DAC Beachcroft to establish Northern Ireland office
DAC Beachcroft has struck a deal for Northern Irish firm McKinty and Wright that will see the international law firm…