Tony Dowding
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North America
May 31, 2022
US P&C industry reports modest rise in net income for first quarter
The US property and casualty (P&C) industry recorded increases in net underwriting income, net income and net earned premiums in…
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GRM Partner Content
May 31, 2022
Managing the energy transition
Energy is back at the top of the corporate agenda. The war in Ukraine has highlighted the risks of an…
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Brokers
May 31, 2022
Czech firm joins Worldwide Broker Network
The Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) has added Czech broker Respect as a member. Respect has joined as a new member…
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People Moves
May 31, 2022
LIIBA appoints three deputy chairs
The London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA) has appointed three new deputy chairs, including the first woman to take…
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GRM Comment & Opinion
May 30, 2022
Ten most difficult things about global insurance programmes
As everyone knows, global insurance programmes aren’t easy, but they are necessary and important. Obviously there are many benefits, but…
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Latin America
May 30, 2022
Everest Insurance enters LatAm market with Chilean subsidiary
Everest Insurance has entered the Latin American market with regulatory approval of its Chilean subsidiary, based in Santiago. Everest, the…
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GRM Insurance
May 30, 2022
AM Best revises ratings on R&Q over capital position uncertainty
Uncertainty around Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings’ (R&Q) capital position has led AM Best to revise the implications of the…
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GRM Insurance
May 30, 2022
Canopius reorganises global underwriting operations
Canopius Group has reorganised its global underwriting operations into four key areas: specialty, short tail, reinsurance and casualty. The (re)insurer…
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People Moves
May 30, 2022
New head of North America commercial property at Beazley
Matthew Westhoff has been appointed head of North America commercial property at Beazley, a new role that brings together the…
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GRM News & Analysis
May 27, 2022
Resurgent US MGA market is here to stay, says Aon report
The current market for controlled distribution through managing general agents (MGAs) is not part of a cyclical phase and has…
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GRM Insurance
May 27, 2022
Reinsurers performed well in 2021 but appetite constrained this year says Aon
The reinsurance market absorbed significant volatility during the last five years and emerged with its capital base and ratings largely…
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GRM Tax & Compliance
May 27, 2022
Insurance premium tax updates and deadlines from TMF Group
TMF Group has provided the latest insurance premium tax (IPT) updates and alerts from around the globe, together with upcoming…
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GRM News & Analysis
May 27, 2022
Europe and North America led premium growth in 2021 but future lies with Asia
Last year saw more than two thirds of premium growth generated in western Europe and North America, with the US…
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North America
May 26, 2022
US brokers report further US rate rises but signs of easing
US rates continued to increase in the first quarter of 2022, with some signs of a slight easing, according to…
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Asia
May 26, 2022
Indian regulator approves Howden’s 100% stake in Howden India
Howden’s move to increase its shareholding in Howden Insurance Brokers India from 49% to 100% has been approved by the…
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Asia
May 26, 2022
Sri Lanka’s recent riot losses largely covered by state-owned insurance fund
Insured losses from the recent riots in Sri Lanka are manageable for insurers, according to Fitch Ratings. It said the…
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Latin America
May 25, 2022
HDI in Brazilian acquisition from Sompo
HDI International has acquired the retail business of Sompo Seguros in Brazil for about BRL1,050m, subject to certain closing account…
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Cyber & Technology
May 25, 2022
Online incident response platform launched for Beazley’s US cyber clients
Beazley has launched an online incident response platform for US cyber policyholders. The insurer said the incident rooms will offer…
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Cyber & Technology
May 25, 2022
WTW launches cyber solution for port and terminals
WTW has launched a new cyber solution designed to address the specific cyber threats faced by port and terminal owners…
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North America
May 25, 2022
Tokio Marine establishes Canadian P&C subsidiary
Tokio Marine Holdings (TMH) has established a new Canadian P&C subsidiary. Tokio Marine Canada will write commercial insurance, mainly focusing…