Region
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Chubb finds high false sense of security over online payment protection
Young Asian women are some of the most vulnerable to cyberscams on consumers, with Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia identified as…
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Krathon wreaks havoc in Philippines and Taiwan
Taiwan is reeling from another powerful catastrophic event that forced it to effectively shut down for days in the form…
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Dolina takes charge at WTW Philippines
WTW has announced it is further strengthening its Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) business in the Philippines with the addition…
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One-in-three people worldwide exposed to flood risk: Moody’s
More than a third of the world’s population is exposed to flooding, according to Moody’s. In a newly published white…
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UK risk managers back +0.5% personal injury discount rate
The majority of UK risk managers say the personal injury discount rate for England and Wales should match the new…
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New chief underwriting officer at Beazley
Paul Bantick has been appointed as chief underwriting officer at Beazley, following the decision by Bob Quane to retire. Bantick…
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Coalition seeks continental Europe growth with Simonsen hire
Cyber insurer Coalition has named Tine Simonsen as head of insurance for continental Europe as it looks to expand in…
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Ferma calls on EU to simplify cyber reporting rules
Ferma has called on Europe’s policymakers to streamline cyber reporting requirements and consider the insurance and risk transfer implication of…
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Stable US commercial rates expected despite Helene: Hub
Commercial P&C rates in the US will likely be stable for the rest of this year, with declines in several…
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DOJ to pay $22.6m to settle FBI sex bias class action
The US Department of Justice will pay $22.6m to settle a class action led by 34 women who accused the…
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Baron’s risk team creates breakthrough GenAI to analyse GP wordings and close gaps
The risk management team at risk International SOS, headed by Franck Baron, have developed a GenAI tool that helps analyse…
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Captive revolution continues as Ferma focuses on national support
The revolution to change the mindset of politicians, regulators and business leaders about the importance of captives continues, said a…
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Vive la révolution: Global Programme Europe conference offers renewed hope for buyers but pitfalls remain
These are interesting times for global insurance managers. Captives continue their seemingly inexorable rise, regulations mount further and many companies…
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Market urged to better educate buyers on ‘double-edged sword’ FINC
Experts told our latest conference that financial interest cover (FINC) is a good solution for certain problems. Bt they stressed…
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Budgets and responsibilities on the rise for French risk managers, reveals Amrae survey
Risk management budgets are rising in French companies but are often still deemed insufficient, according to risk managers surveyed by…
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EU delays deforestation regulation by one year
The European Commission has delayed the implementation of its Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 months under pressure from global suppliers,…
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Captive interest rising in Germany despite BaFin’s strict approach
The GVNW is seeing a continued “strong interest” in captives among members and many are carrying out feasibility studies with…
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Stranded Russian jet leasing trial begins with settlement: Reuters
AXA is reported to have reached a settlement with aircraft lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for planes and spare engines left…
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Hurricane Helene losses close to $6.4bn: KCC
Privately insured losses from Hurricane Helene, the deadly storm that caused devastating damage from Florida to the Carolinas last week,…
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Liberty Mutual to provide parametric earthquake coverage
Liberty Mutual Re, the reinsurance division of Liberty Mutual Insurance, has partnered with technology company Safehub to provide the University…