Insurance
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September 22, 2023
R&Q confirms talks to sell Accredited
R&Q Insurance Holdings (R&Q) has confirmed that it is in talks to sell its programme management business Accredited. Following press…
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September 22, 2023
Continued rate hikes forecast for energy buyers: Amwins
US energy insurance buyers can expect continued rate increases and underwriting scrutiny as higher losses continue to hit the market…
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September 22, 2023
Generali GC&C strengthens senior leadership in Asia
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) has made two appointments to strengthen its leadership team in Asia. Danny La has…
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September 22, 2023
Sompo International names European head of cyber
Sompo International has appointed Jérôme Gossé as head of cyber insurance for continental Europe. Gossé joins Sompo International from Chubb…
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September 22, 2023
New insurance partner for DWF London Global Risks
Andrew Symons has joined the DWF London Global Risks team as insurance partner following 11 years at DLA Piper. He…
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September 21, 2023
Leading Japanese non-life insurers look for growth abroad
The three largest non-life insurance groups in Japan have all positioned overseas business as a growth driver, says The Toa…
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September 21, 2023
Global presence, local mindset
As companies expand their operations across international borders, there are many factors that can affect their multinational insurance coverage. Global…
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September 21, 2023
AEGIS London appoints head of risk
Viren Patel has been appointed head of risk at Lloyd’s insurer AEGIS London. Patel will lead AEGIS London’s risk team,…
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September 21, 2023
Allianz Commercial tracks rise in emerging risks from offshore wind
Developers and insurers of offshore wind projects face an increasing number of emerging risks as the sector braces for a…
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September 21, 2023
Brown & Brown unit agrees to buy London-based MGA
Brown & Brown Europe, part of US broker Brown & Brown, has agreed to acquire Occam Underwriting, a London-based managing…
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September 21, 2023
Haagen exits as Allianz continues strategic repositioning
Henning Haagen has resigned as chief regions and markets (CRMO) officer for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) to take…
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September 21, 2023
Jump in ransomware attacks could see cyber rates rise
Companies are experiencing a worrisome recent increase in ransomware that could begin to increase the costs of insurance cover, experts…
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September 21, 2023
Eiopa launches SME cyber survey
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa) has launched a survey on SMEs’ access to cyber insurance. The authority…
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September 21, 2023
Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group adds crisis management to international division
Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group has incorporated its crisis management insurance team into its international division. The division writes…
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September 21, 2023
Trium Cyber opens London office for non-US clients
Trium Cyber has opened a London office to write coverage for clients based outside of the US. Industry veteran Amie…
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September 21, 2023
Travelers to provide capacity for cyber underwriter Corvus in US
Cyber underwriter Corvus Insurance has expanded its relationship with Travelers in the US. Corvus said that, beginning 1 October 2023,…
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September 20, 2023
Lloyd’s Market Association launches ESG Academy
An Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Academy has been launched by the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) designed for professionals within…
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September 20, 2023
US D&O rates decreases expected to moderate into 2024: Woodruff Sawyer
Public US companies will continue to see favourable D&O insurance pricing in the second half of 2023 and into 2024,…
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September 20, 2023
AGCS names global head of construction
Darren Smart has been appointed as global head of construction for Allianz Commercial. Smart will join the firm from Liberty…
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September 20, 2023
Marine hull faces challenges over inflation, alternative fuels and ‘dark fleet’
Despite growth in premiums, inflation is likely to have a significant effect on marine hull insurance going forward, according to…