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Online onlyCOVID-19 litigation tracker identifies vulnerable industries
217 complaints have been filed in the US with 55% involving cruise ship passengers and nursing home residents and staff
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NewsNat cats cost global economy $75 billion in 1H 2020
Insurers paid out $30+ billion due to natural catastrophes in the first six months of the year
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NewsEmerging markets face “unparalleled” civil unrest
In India and Hong Kong, pre-existing grievances centre around political rights are likely to inflame protests - Verisk Maplecroft
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NewsFintech Baloon raises 1.8 million euros to accelerate its deployment in Africa
Baloon, leader in digital brokerage in French-speaking Africa, today announces a new round of funding of 1.8 million euros with its historical investors to support its development in the 3 new countries where it has launched. Created in 2017, Baloon develops personal insurance in French-speaking Africa through digital. By surfing ...
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People & OpinionQIC Global appoints acting chief executive for Antares Syndicate 1274
The promotion from active underwriter to chief executive is effective from 7 July
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People & OpinionCapsicum Re appoints new chairman as it spruces up executive committee
Chief executive Rupert Swallow created ‘a close-knit but diverse core leadership team’ to help the firm grow
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People & OpinionWillis Re appoints new specialty casualty co-head
James Moss joins with more than 30 years of industry experience
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NewsFirms must change cyber security approach
The traditional approach to cyber security must be replaced by something that is more user-centric - Aon and CyberCube
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People & Opinion‘Future of insurance as insurtech’ more crucial than ever says Insurtech Board chairman
The future of insurance is insurtech and this is more important now than ever as the UK emerges from lockdown, according to the chairman of the Insurtech Board (Tech Nation UK).
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NewsLloyd’s calls for industry and government collaboration to mitigate future systemic risks post-Covid19
Lloyd’s of London is calling for close collaboration between insurers, brokers, customers, the global industry and government in designing cover for future systemic risks, which it says are complex.
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FeaturesDIFC position as the region’s reinsurance sector hub reconfirmed
The sector grew by 17.4% in 2019, representing the highest volume of premiums ever written in the market, further reinforcing the Centre’s position as the leading reinsurance hub in the region.
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NewsCovid-19 is the ‘watershed moment’ to improve cyber insurance penetration
Swiss Re detailed the recent history of the cyber insurance market during its virtual media day last week, highlighting how the coronavirus crisis has affected the market and how the pandemic could aid the product’s penetration…
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FeaturesTotus Re – the reinsurer for reinsurers
With the insurance industry taking a reputational hit during the pandemic, the two founders of Totus Re argue that a proactive stance could be a move in favour of the sector
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NewsTotus Re bags 30 sign ups since mid-May
The open collective is now looking for others that are interested in the model to join the conversation
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NewsUS riots a “catastrophe” event - PCS
The riots have become the first PCS-designated riot catastrophe event covering more than one state
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AnalysisREPORT: Global guidance on the integration of environmental, social and governance risks into insurance underwriting
After a multi-year global consultation process, leading insurers from around the world and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) launched last the first global insurance industry guide to tackle a wide range of sustainability risks—from climate change, ecosystem degradation, pollution and animal welfare and testing; to child labour, controversial weapons, and ...
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NewsUK Pandemic Re group appoints Amber Rudd
Jon Dye, chairman of ABI and CEO of Allianz Insurance, has also agreed to join the UK Pandemic Re Steering Group
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NewsBriefing: Aon, Marsh, reinsurers - they will greatly benefit in the post-covid world
Shutdown risk will be a defining feature in companies risk mitigation planning - and insurers, reinsurers and brokers will take advantage
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NewsAIG reveals limited BI exposure despite $272m Covid-19 hit
Chief executive Brian Duperreault describes Covid-19 as “the single largest CAT loss the industry has ever seen”
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NewsWide area damage test could be insurers’ ace for refusing coronavirus BI claims
Professional services firm Marsh explores whether this argument could ‘extinguish Covid-19 claims recovery’
