Executive & D&O
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Beazley expands European financial lines team
Beazley has appointed three new speciality underwriters in Europe after launching its financial lines hub in Barcelona last October. The…
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Global economy buoyant in 2018 but risks remain: Coface
Global economic growth is forecast to continue apace in 2018 after political risk failed to cause the damage predicted in…
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Kroll reports fraud, cyber and security threats at all-time high
Fraud, cyber and security incidents reached an all-time high in 2017, according to a new report from Kroll that also…
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Credit insurers predict £31m loss from Carillion collapse with uptick in UK insolvencies expected
Trade credit insurers are bracing for claims following the collapse of UK construction group Carillion last week, with the Association…
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BI, cyber and nat cats top 2018 Allianz Risk Barometer
Business interruption (BI), cyber and natural catastrophes are the leading business risks this year, according to more than 1,900 risk…
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Willis Towers Watson bolsters Channel Islands business with new appointments
Willis Towers Watson has appointed Alex Steele and Russell Nicholson to its Guernsey-based financial institutions practice, with joint responsibility for…
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BIBA rolls out trade credit insurance scheme
British broker association BIBA has partnered with CMR Insurance Services to provide its members with access to trade credit insurance…
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Aon appoints head of legal for finpro
Aon has named Edward Smerdon as head of legal and technical in its financial and professional services division at its…
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XL Catlin appoints team for M&A insurance surge
XL Catlin has appointed Simon Price as head of merger and acquisition insurance in the EMEA region. The company also…
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South Sudan becomes latest member country of ATI
South Sudan has now completed its membership of the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), while in his New Year message…
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New banking technology could cause next financial crisis, warns Parker Fitzgerald
Digitalisation of financial services is at risk of creating the next financial crisis unless regulators step up to the plate,…
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Future of German D&O market hangs in the balance: Clyde & Co
The fallout from German car manufacturers’ “dieselgate” revelations is likely to reach the court rooms next year and will deliver…
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Delayed payments still common at German firms, but lack of concern over Brexit: Coface
A new survey from credit insurer Coface has revealed that nearly 78% of Germany companies were affected by delayed payments…
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Global rates fall again but rises on the way for cat risk: Marsh
Global commercial insurance rates fell for the 18th consecutive quarter in Q3 2017 according to data from Marsh. However, the…
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Liberty Specialty Markets appoints Dutch D&O underwriter
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Bas Wijnhoven as senior underwriter for D&O and crime insurance in the Netherlands. Mr Wijnhoven…
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Allianz plans to buy rest of Euler Hermes
Allianz has announced plans to buy the remaining shares of credit insurer Euler Hermes for about €1.85bn, after reaching an…
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Global and European commercial insurance rates fall again, but rises on way for cat hit risks: Marsh
Global commercial insurance rates fell for the 18th consecutive quarter in Q3 2017, including yet again in Europe, according to…
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AGCS expands Asia presence with China and Indonesia offices
Corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has commenced new operations in Indonesia and China, thereby making Asia the…
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Risk managers warned to expect disruption in specialty lines
European risk managers do not need to brace themselves for a dramatic overall market hardening during 1 January renewals as…
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Mercer opens new hub in Casablanca
Mercer, a consultant in health, wealth and career, is expanding its francophone Africa footprint. It has plans to strengthen service…