CRE Newsletter
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November 15, 2021
CyberCube updates cyber risk tool for brokers and clients
CyberCube has launched a new version of its cyber analytics tool for brokers to identify cyber risk within clients’ operations.…
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Employee Benefits
November 15, 2021
Giving power to the EB captive
Two years on from his appointment as CEO of Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network – and from his last interview…
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People Moves
November 15, 2021
Miller creates new client role for Kate Levett
Broker Miller has appointed Kate Levett to the new role of head of market management, where she will focus on…
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Association News
November 15, 2021
GVNW forum stresses need for digital insurance
Data quality and the smart application of technology are key to managing a changing risk landscape and ensuring regular communication…
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Captives
November 15, 2021
Captives can help finance ESG efforts, say Rims panellists
Captive insurers have a potential role to play in helping organisations support and finance aspects of environmental, social and governance…
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ESG
November 15, 2021
LIIBA urges regulators to relax rules to help insurance industry address climate change risks
The London & International Insurance Brokers Association (LIIBA) has urged insurance regulators to relax underwriting data requirements, if they want…
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Insurance
November 12, 2021
GC&C leads Generali growth with strong price increases
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (Generali GC&C), the Italian group’s industrial and corporate insurance arm, achieved overall price increases of…
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Insurance
November 12, 2021
BHSI expands further in Germany with new Frankfurt office
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced further expansion of its Cologne-based German operations by opening a new office in…
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Risk Specialty
November 12, 2021
RSA’s London market and European business merged into Intact’s global specialty unit
RSA’s London market and European business will be integrated into Intact Global Specialty Lines following Intact’s acquisition of RSA in…
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Insurance
November 12, 2021
Asbestos and environmental losses rise for first time since 2017: AM Best
An uptick in environmental losses last year increased insurers’ total asbestos and environmental (A&E) losses for the first time since…
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Captives
November 12, 2021
Enel captive’s rating affirmed in plans to increase net retentions
Enel Insurance, the captive operation of Italian utility firm Enel SpA, has had its A- financial strength rating affirmed with…
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Risk Specialty
November 12, 2021
HDI Global takes 100% share of specialty arm to focus on growth
HDI Global has taken 100% control of fast-growing HDI Global Specialty through the purchase of sister company Hannover Re’s 49.8%…
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Risk Specialty
November 12, 2021
Ryan Specialty reports pricing in US E&S market remains ‘firm’
Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) Holdings Inc has reported a 49% increase in third-quarter revenue to $352.8m, driven by strong organic…
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Energy
November 11, 2021
Renewables ‘gold rush’ requires new approach to insurance
A ‘gold rush’ in renewable energy investment will bring huge opportunities for insurers, but it will require more efficient and…
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Insurance
November 11, 2021
Aviva reports growth in commercial lines as simplification drive continues
UK insurer Aviva has reported strong growth in its general insurance business and particularly strong new business wins in its…
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Pandemic
November 11, 2021
Pandemic drives one third of global workers to gig economy: MAXIS survey
More than one third of full-time global workers, at 35%, said they are more likely to switch to non-traditional work,…
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Legal & Regulation
November 11, 2021
Lawyers agree UK Supreme Court Google ruling a huge bonus for insurers
Leading London law firms agree that insurers can breathe a big sigh of relief following the Supreme Court ruling this…
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Insurance
November 11, 2021
Zurich warns of extended hard market following cats
Europe’s risk managers have been warned that the recent string of natural catastrophes suffered by leading insurers will extend the…
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Cyber & Technology
November 11, 2021
Majority of firms adopted new cybersecurity in pandemic: SecureAge
The Covid-19 pandemic and shift to remote working forced 85% of US and UK employers to adopt new cybersecurity measures,…
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Climate Change
November 11, 2021
Corporates face new risks from increased floods: AGCS
Companies are facing new risks as the flood risk landscape shifts, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), which…