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Captives
Strategic Risk Solutions appoints managing director of European operations
Derek Bridgeman is to join Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) on 18 May 2020. He will join the firm’s European operations…
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CRE Insurance
New head of specialty for Antares Syndicate 1274
Martin Campbell has been appointed by Antares, the Lloyd’s platform of QIC Global, as head of specialty at Antares Syndicate…
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Global Risk Manager
Solid 2019 results for US P&C insurers but challenges ahead
The private US P&C insurance industry faces considerable challenges in 2020 as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic unfold, despite…
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Insurance brands rarely ‘loved’ but better than banks
The overall reputation of brands in the insurance sector remains modest, with relatively few consumers viewing insurance brands with warmth…
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CRE People Moves
MAXIS GBN appoints new director of member management
David Watts has been appointed the new director of member management for MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN). He will…
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Global Risk Manager
Californian workers comp order threatens stability of system, says APCIA
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has warned that the new workers compensation presumption executive order announced by California…
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CRE Insurance
MAXIS Global Benefits Network appoints new CEO
Mattieu Rouot has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN), subject to…
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Asia
Indonesia’s state-owned insurance holding company to improve corporate governance
The Indonesian government’s decision to form an insurance holding company is expected to lead to a positive transformation with greater…
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Analysis & Opinion
From one thing to another: some risk and safety implications when repurposing operations to support Covid-19 relief
As Covid-19 continues to impact all of us around the world, many companies are mobilising to respond to the sudden,…
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Benelux
Covid-19 to hit European insurance markets’ GWP
Total premiums for 2020 are expected to fall in various European insurance markets as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic,…
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CRE Insurance
New CEO for independent broker THB Group
Specialist insurance and reinsurance broker THB Group has appointed Matthew Crane as its new chief executive officer and president of…
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CRE Insurance
New US transportation underwriting team for Dale Underwriting Partners
Dale Underwriting Partners has announced a new US transportation underwriting team, with the addition of two underwriters. Simon Christensen and…
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CRE Insurance
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints chief underwriting officer
Matthew Shaw has joined Tokio Marine Kiln as chief underwriting officer. The appointment is subject to regulatory approval. He joins…
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Global Risk Manager
Best continues negative market segment outlook on Brazil’s reinsurance sector
Brazil’s vulnerability to the Covid-19 pandemic and the macroeconomic stresses that were present before the outbreak are behind AM Best’s…
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CRE Insurance
BMS appoints new chairman of international operations
Peregrine Towneley has been appointed as chairman of international operations at independent specialist (re)insurance broker BMS Group. He will join…
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AIG
International public companies and US securities class actions – a hidden risk?
D&O liability exposures faced by internationally listed companies outside the US have increased during the past few years, and will…
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Analysis & Opinion
A new level of cooperation – the Covid-19 impact on IPT
Headlines around Covid-19 and the insurance industry are importantly focused in the main around potential claims, coverages and future pandemic…
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CRE Legal Regulation
ATRA warns over expansion of public nuisance litigation to Covid-19
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has warned that attorneys in the US are using public nuisance litigation to sue…
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CRE Insurance
Best reviews IASB decisions on IFRS 17 accounting standard
AM Best does not expect any near-term impact from IFRS 17 on credit ratings. Best said it has recently reviewed…
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Captives
Retaining insurance talent is challenge for Bermuda
Bermuda is fighting to retain its insurance talent, according to the latest edition of Global Insurance Law Connect’s (GILC) annual…