Risk Specialty
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RSA Luxembourg adds product lines in Europe
RSA Luxembourg has launched two new product lines for technology and management liability in Europe. Part of Intact Insurance Specialty…
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Just 65% of UK businesses have set 2050 net-zero target
An inaugural survey of UK businesses has revealed that 65% have committed to net zero by 2050, leaving 35% yet…
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Fall in Q2 US commercial property rate increases: WTW
US commercial insurance rates increases slowed to 5.9% throughout the second quarter of 2024, largely driven by a significant reduction…
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US casualty tops reinsurers’ concerns as renewal negotiations begin
The reinsurance market is broadly stable following flattening of rates in many lines this year but reinsurers remain wary of…
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Archer adds Quod Orbis to risk management platform
Integrated risk management solutions firm Archer has partnered with continuous monitoring platform Quod Orbis to boost clients’ cybersecurity, compliance and…
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CEO concern rising over supply chain human rights abuse
There is rising concern among CEOs about human rights abuses in their supply chains, according to a 3,000-strong survey by…
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Surge in complex insurance claims expected from renewables construction
The next wave of renewables construction is likely to drive a surge in complex insurance claims, according to analysis by…
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Cyber market to see significant growth but still not mature
The cyber insurance market is poised for significant growth over the next few years as cyberattacks continue to grow in…
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Europe’s solar farms heavily underinsured against hailstorms
Europe’s solar farms are finding it difficult to insure the full value of panels from hailstorm damage, which is slowing…
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Thomas Miller launches energy and marine MGA Navata
A new standalone MGA business, focusing on energy and marine, has been launched by Thomas Miller. The new MGA, Navata,…
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Zurich Global Employee Benefits Solution launches digital solutions
Zurich has launched a range of digital solutions for its Zurich Global Employee Benefits Solutions (ZGEBS) business with the introduction…
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Strong growth forecast for Brazil’s general insurance industry in 2024
Brazil’s general insurance industry is expected to grow by 10.8% in 2024, driven by increasing demand for policies covering nat…
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‘Unsustainable’ US social inflation spreading to other countries: Swiss Re
Social inflation has driven up US liability claims by 57% over the past decade, with the trend likely to spread…
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Munich Re to maintain ‘significant’ backing for cyber
Munich Re told those gathered at the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous it plans to “continue providing significant capacity” for cyber risk…
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Aon and Marsh want end of blanket exclusions for Ukraine
Aon and Marsh McLennan have come together to call on the (re)insurance industry to help boost Ukraine’s resilience and economy…
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London ExCel venue wins landmark Covid-19 BI appeal
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of policyholders and the owner of London’s ExCel conference and exhibition…
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Capacity boost for global construction insurance market
The global construction insurance market is experiencing a notable increase in capacity levels in most regions in the market and…
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GVNW expects Extremus extension
The German risk and insurance management association told members this week that it is confident government support for terror insurance…
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Data challenges hinder Asia’s response to climate change
Policy makers in Asia and the Pacific are struggling to collect and analyse the data they need to effectively respond…
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Risk managers concerned about global conflict in AI standards
The majority of UK risk managers are concerned about a lack of alignment and consistency in the international rules around…