Insurance
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Appetite for disruption
Underwriters from Tokio Marine HHC explain why Europe’s personal accident insurance market is in need of a change. The personal…
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Italian insurers shock resistant as non-life premiums rise 8%: Morningstar
Italian insurers are expected to maintain profitability next year on the back of strong premium growth in 2024, and are…
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Premiums to fall as UK opts for +0.5% personal injury rate
The personal injury discount rate applied to lump sum compensation awards in England and Wales will change to +0.5% in…
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Rokstone acquires second box at Lloyd’s
Speciality (re)insurance MGA Rokstone has acquired a second box at Lloyd’s in direct response to the demand created since it…
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New global head of engineering at HDI Global
François Périquet has been appointed as the new global head of engineering at HDI Global, with effect from 1 February…
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Agers publishes AI risk handbook
Spanish risk management association Agers has published a new handbook to help risk managers tackle the challenges created by emerging…
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Cyber insurer CFC targets mid-size to multinational tech companies
Specialist cyber insurer CFC is looking to expand its portfolio to larger corporate tech businesses with the launch of a…
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Miller appoints business development leader in marine team
Guy Pierpoint has been appointed to Miller’s marine team in a leadership role focusing on business development. He will have…
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Shipowners Club bucks P&I renewal rate hike trend
Protection and indemnity (P&I) insurer the Shipowners Club said it will not increase rates for 2025 at renewal in February,…
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German cyber MGA Cogitanda reportedly files for insolvency
German risk managers will be concerned to hear that cyber MGA Cogitanda has reportedly informed its shareholders this week that…
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Allianz Commercial names new head of large UK cyber business
Allianz Commercial has appointed Delvin Tillett as its new head of cyber for large corporate business in the UK. He…
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P&I clubs NorthStandard and Noord Nederlandsche sign partnership
UK-based protection & indemnity club NorthStandard has formally partnered with Noord Nederlandsche P&I Club (NNPC) in an arrangement that will…
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New disgrace cover launched by MGA Rokstone
A new disgrace cover that protects brands against financial loss and reputational damage has been launched by London-based speciality (re)insurance…
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Vienna Insurance avoids storm Boris dent to profit
Vienna Insurance Group said it expects to close 2024 near the top of its profit range of between €825m and…
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UK construction PI market softens further
The professional indemnity (PI) market for construction-related professions in the UK has continued to soften at a pace faster than…
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DAC Beachcroft predicts environmental risks facing insurers and clients in 2025
Law firm DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has launched its 2025 predictions for the global insurance market, including a number of environmental…
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Growing demand for cartel insurance in Mexico, says Chaucer
Demand in Mexico for insurance against cartels and other organised crime is rising, according to speciality (re)insurance group Chaucer. It…
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Cyber rates need to rise for insurers to maintain profit: S&P
Cyber insurers will need to be clearer on policy wordings and adjust rates over the next two years, while looking…
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Howden Re appoints Kroely to lead Europe growth
Howden Re has announced that Thomas Kroely will become managing director for continental Europe when he joins the company next…
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WTW says multinational programme approach needed for trade credit insurance
A new approach is needed for multinationals when it comes to trade credit insurance, with many companies struggling to maximise…