Ben Norris
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Analysis & Opinion
Don’t give up the fight on global programmes!
There was plenty of interesting news coming out of the RIMS conference at the start of this month, as the…
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CRE Insurance
Run of large losses puts mining rates under pressure
Pricing for mining risks is under increasing pressure following an unusually high run of losses and the recent tailings dam…
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CRE Risk Management
Drones: The search for risk-based rules
The use of drones for commercial purposes is growing at a rapid rate, with the technology able to carry out…
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CRE Insurance
Insurers urged to focus on claims and tailor-made solutions
German risk managers believe insurers have much room for improvement when it comes to claims and tailoring solutions to meet…
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Association News
German companies still struggling to address sustainability
Most companies have yet to understand exactly what sustainability means, yet alone successfully map the risks posed. A group of…
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Analysis & Opinion
Partnership remains key
We spoke to Frank Harting, a member of the executive board at Risk Frontiers Europe sponsor HDI Global, about the…
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Analysis & Opinion
HDI Global prepares for new era
In mid-March, Talanx, the parent company of Hannover-based HDI Global, announced that Christian Hinsch, member of the board of management…
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Analysis & Opinion
Focus, focus, focus on specialty risks
HDI Global Specialty SE launched in January with an expected gross annual premium level of €1.2bn at year-end 2019, after…
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CRE Insurance
Brokers at risk of losing out through failure to serve clients, say German risk managers
If brokers do not step up and meet their clients’ needs they may simply be cut out of the loop,…
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Aviation
HDI Global Specialty appoints new head of aviation
HDI Global Specialty has appointed Martin Jackson as head of aviation and space. Replacing Tim Slade, Mr Jackson joins the…
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CRE Insurance
AXIS rolls out new branding
AXIS Capital Holdings has kickstarted a brand awareness campaign as it launches a new logo and website. AXIS said the…
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CRE Risk Management
Mental health support services letting down employees, suggests survey
Almost all UK professionals (98%) link mental health problems with lower productivity at work, according to research by recruitment firm…
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CRE Insurance
Bermuda removed from EU tax blacklist, but remains on ‘grey’ list
Bermuda’s (re)insurance and risk community breathed a collective sigh of relief after the country was removed from the European Union’s…
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CRE Insurance
Marsh index reports growing global and European commercial insurance price increases
Average global commercial insurance prices increased 3% in the first quarter of 2019, with prices up 2% in continental Europe…
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CRE Insurance
New chair for BIBA when it returns to Manchester next year
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has announced that its new chair will be former insurance minister, and current board…
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Analysis & Opinion
BIBA’s new head of general insurance on state of market, terrorism and Brexit
Last month, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) appointed Alastair Blundell, formerly head of distribution at Tokio Marine Kiln, to…
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CRE Insurance
BIBA defends London and UK cyber market but plans SME guide
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has defended the London and UK cyber market, stating that although there is room…
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CRE Insurance
BIBA welcomes Lloyd’s modernisation plans
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has welcomed recent modernisation proposals put forward by Lloyd’s, is hopeful they can be…
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CRE Insurance
Insurance market showing signs of more agile response to emerging risks, says industry panel
The insurance industry is at a tipping point where it is beginning to be more agile in response to emerging…
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CRE Insurance
‘No bonfire’ of UK insurance regs post-Brexit but potential move towards principle-based rules, says FCA
There will be “no bonfire” of UK insurance regulations post-Brexit, but the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) believes it is an…