Insurance
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March 18, 2024
Corporates gaining confidence in parametric solutions
Martin Hotz, head of parametrics natcat at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, talked to Global Risk Manager about the growing interest…
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March 18, 2024
Miller adds to new fine art and specie team
Miller has added Lance Thorpe as a specie account executive within its recently created fine art and specie team, which…
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March 15, 2024
UK government urged to support new reinsurance panel for combustible clad buildings
A new reinsurance facility covering commercial and residential buildings cladded in combustible materials has been launched in the UK, more…
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March 15, 2024
Soaring climate losses see insurers exit ‘uninsurable’ areas
Insurers are hiking premiums and exiting high-risk areas as a result of a 360% rise in insured losses in the…
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March 15, 2024
French nat cat carrier posts big technical loss from rising weather events
French state-backed catastrophe carrier CCR recorded a significant technical loss of €112m for 2023 due to heavy natural disasters in…
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March 15, 2024
German insurers question ‘high risk’ insurance under AI Act
The German insurance association (GDV) has reiterated its criticism of the decision to include life and health insurance within the…
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March 15, 2024
Marsh names new marine director in the Netherlands
Marsh has appointed AIG’s Koen van Leuven as marine broking director for the Netherlands. He is expected to join this…
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March 14, 2024
US cyber backstop gathers momentum
Discussions to establish a US cyber insurance backstop, which should spur competition and innovation in the cyber insurance market, are…
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March 14, 2024
Lockton collaborates with food science firm Campden as risks multiply for food and drinks clients
Broker Lockton said it will help global clients in the food and drink sector mitigate key risks through collaboration with…
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March 14, 2024
Dutch cybersecurity and insurance firm secures further €36m funding
Eye Security, the fast-growing Netherlands based cybersecurity and insurance firm, has announced a further €36m Series B investment led by…
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March 14, 2024
QBE launches UK healthcare practice group with new liability product
QBE has created a healthcare practice division in the UK, headed by Doug Walker. It coincides with the launch of…
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March 14, 2024
NorthStandard partners with AI maritime safety platform to reduce accidents and delays
P&I club NorthStandard has partnered with Orca AI to provide its members with access to a maritime safety platform and…
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March 14, 2024
Insurers fear rise of ESG requirements
Insurers are becoming increasingly concerned about greenwashing as ESG requirements become tougher, shows a global study carried out among investment…
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March 13, 2024
Nord Stream sues pipeline insurers for $403m over 2022 explosion
The operator of the Nord Stream gas pipeline is suing its insurers for more than €403m in the UK’s High…
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March 13, 2024
MS Amlin reports best combined ratio for a decade in ‘attractive’ market
MS Amlin has reported record profits for 2023 and the best combined ratio since Lloyd’s agency Amlin was acquired by…
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March 13, 2024
McLarens creates UK entertainment unit with new team hires
Global claims service firm McLarens has launched an entertainment and contingency unit in the UK and Ireland, with a focus…
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March 13, 2024
AI regulation to shake up liability insurance
Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and related regulation will require an overhaul of liability insurance policies and the creation of…
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March 12, 2024
Antares reports healthy growth in continued ‘positive’ market conditions
Antares Global, the Lloyd’s-based group of insurance and related service companies owned by Qatar Insurance, announced strong growth in 2023…
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March 12, 2024
Generali in ‘best shape’ after booking record results
Generali reported a 14% gain in its 2023 net result, based on adjusted figures, to a record €3.58bn, driven by…
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March 12, 2024
Déal named MD of DUAL France as MGA builds out French team
DUAL Europe, Howden’s MGA, has appointed Guillaume Déal from Everest as managing director of its recently created French business. The…