Tony Dowding
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ESG Regulation
May 4, 2023
Florida governor DeSantis signs anti-ESG rules into law
The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has signed into law a bill barring state officials from investing public money to…
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Energy
May 4, 2023
New heads of onshore and offshore energy at Arch Insurance International
Arch Insurance International has promoted Hannah Hutton to head of onshore energy, and Michael Poulteney to head of offshore energy,…
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Global Risk Manager
May 4, 2023
Cat losses behind $1bn underwriting loss for Allstate in Q1
Allstate has reported an underwriting loss of $1bn for the first quarter of 2023, driven by $1.69bn of catastrophe losses…
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North America
May 4, 2023
Cautious optimism for North American insurance buyers, says WTW
There are signs of cautious optimism in the North American insurance market and while the economic outlook for 2023 remains…
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ESG
May 4, 2023
Talanx sets out new net-zero commitments
The Talanx Group is to introduce additional restrictions on insurance for new oil and gas projects with effect from 1 July 2023,…
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ESG
May 3, 2023
Munich Re Specialty Group launches ‘Green Solutions’
Munich Re Specialty Group has launched Green Solutions, a portfolio of insurance products and services aimed at the renewables market.…
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Asia
May 3, 2023
McLarens opens two new offices in Malaysia and expands team
Claims services provider McLarens has expanded its operation in Malaysia with nine senior appointments and two new offices in Johor…
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GRM People Moves
May 3, 2023
New heads of Europe and Middle East for BHSI
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has appointed new heads of Europe and Middle East. Alessandro Cerase has been appointed president…
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Asia
May 3, 2023
Solid growth in 2022 for South Korean non-life insurers
In 2022, the South Korean non-life insurance market grew robustly, as all lines of business generated solid growth, according to…
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GRM Legal & Regulation
May 2, 2023
IAIS highlights role of supervisors in addressing nat cat protection gaps
Insurance supervisors can play an essential role in supporting disaster risk assessment and risk management practices and addressing protection gaps,…
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GRM Insurance
May 2, 2023
Delegated underwriting authority growing in Europe despite hard market challenges
Delegated underwriting authority enterprises (DUAEs) are playing an increasingly significant role in insurance markets across Europe, but face challenges with…
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Asia
May 2, 2023
Australian non-life insurers urge government to remove regulatory burden
Australian non-life insurers have called on the government to remove some of the regulatory complexity from the insurance industry, which…
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Asia
May 2, 2023
BMS buys Australian MGA Gard Insurance
BMS Group has acquired an Australian MGA in a move the broker said allows it to diversify its international operations. The…
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Cyber & Technology
April 29, 2023
Double digit growth for US delegated underwriting firms in 2022
Business written through delegated underwriting authority enterprises (DUAEs) in the US grew by double digits for a second consecutive year…
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GRM People Moves
April 28, 2023
New MD and global practice leader for Howden’s multinational client practice
Howden has appointed Morwenna Howell as managing director and global practice leader, of Howden multinational client practice. Howell will join…
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Energy
April 28, 2023
Energy transition dominates businesses’ short-term concerns
Short-term concerns about the energy transition are deflecting the focus away from climate change, according to a new report on…
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GRM Insurance
April 28, 2023
Q1 commercial insurance price increases in the Americas dominated by property
Commercial insurance pricing in the Americas increased again in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Marsh Global Insurance Market…
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GRM People Moves
April 27, 2023
DWF expands Dubai office with two new partners
DWF has expanded its Dubai office with the appointment of insurance disputes and coverage experts Victoria Clucas and Bill Evans…
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GRM Captives
April 27, 2023
Employee benefit captives can resolve diversity, equity and inclusion challenges
Using captives to address employee benefits can resolve organisational diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) challenges and improve healthcare governance, according…
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ESG
April 27, 2023
WTW launches ESG initiative Climate Risk Solutions
WTW has launched a new climate risk initiative combining the full range of its ESG resources to help clients better…