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Sapiens to partner with HazarHub
Sapiens International Corp., a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, today announced it has entered into an agreement to partner with HazardHub, a third-generation provider of property-level hazard risk databases. The company’s scientists convert massive amounts of geospatial digital data into easy-to-understand and actionable risk assessments. ...
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Big Question April 2020: Are insurers right to refuse coronavirus business interruption cover?
Coronavirus cases are mounting daily, the death toll is rising and airlines like Flybe as well as retailer Laura Ashley are filing for administration as sales take a nosedive. Many businesses are going into lock down to contain the spread of the virus and protect their staff, but are insurers ...
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SCOR's Exec Committee says “COVID-19 - We in the (re)insurance industry have a leadership role to play now”
In a letter published this week - SCOR’s Executive Committee calls upon organisations and individuals to take immediate action to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
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FCA releases guidance for GI insurer behaviour during coronavirus crisis
The regulatory body says ‘brokers have a key role to play to help consumers understand the market’
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Insurtech steps in to ease financial burden on freelancers caused by Covid-19
It follows the increasing preassure put on freelancers during the coronavirus outbreak
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Mass move to work from home in coronavirus crisis creates opening for hackers: cyber experts
As people disperse to their homes to work and study because of the coronavirus pandemic, taking their laptops and company data with them, cyber security experts say hackers will follow, seeking to take advantage and infiltrate corporations.
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How is coronavirus impacting key business sectors?
Covid-19 is leaving an unstoppable imprint across global businesses – Sister title, Insurance Times reviews the current lay of the land in the industry sectors most affected
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EIOPA statement on actions to mitigate the impact of Coronavirus/COVID-19 on the EU insurance sector
Insurers are likely to face progressively difficult conditions in the immediate future, both in terms of navigating challenging market conditions and in maintaining operations, while taking steps to protect employees and customers.
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Maiden Holdings announces fourth quarter 2019 and year-end results
Maiden Holdings today reported a fourth quarter of 2019 net loss attributable to Maiden common shareholders of $21.5 million compared to $269.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP operating loss(5) was $3.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared with $212.4 million in the fourth quarter of ...
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BMS appoints Jonah Pfeffer as US Chief Casualty Officer
BMS Group today announced the appointment of Jonah Pfeffer as Chief Casualty Officer at BMS Re US, effective immediately.
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NEWS BITE: Lloyd’s to close Underwriting Room
Following UK government advice on COVID-19, Lloyd’s Executive Committee has today decided to close the Underwriting Room with effect from 16:00 (GMT) on Thursday 19 March. We’re confident our emergency trading protocols will enable the market to continue trading.
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Leading medical malpractice insurer NJ Pure announces Gen Re reinsurance contract partnership
NJ PURE, a leading medical malpractice insurer in New Jersey, announced today its partnership reinsurance contract with General Reinsurance Corporation (“Gen Re”), a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.
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AM Best to Deploy Pandemic-Related Stress Test for Rated Insurance Companies
AM Best is developing stress testing that it will conduct on its rated insurance companies’ balance sheets to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 virus fallout on their risk-adjusted capital levels, investment portfolios, reserve adequacy and other aspects of the risks borne by rated entities.
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BitGo Launches First Dedicated Customer Excess Specie Insurance Purchasing Program
BitGo announced today that it is now offering dedicated customer Excess Specie Insurance to BitGo Custody clients.
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Fitch Ratings: Markets, Not Coronavirus Mortality, Is the Risk to European Reinsurers
Financial market disruption stemming from the spread of the coronavirus is the main threat to the credit profiles of European reinsurers, Fitch Ratings says.
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SCOR LAUNCHES AN INSURANCE INFORMATION PLATFORM IN CHINA
In the battle against COVID-19, SCOR has set up an insurance information platform in China to help those on the frontlines stay informed of their rights and access cover.
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Coronavirus: No insurance cover for most virus-hit businesses
Most businesses do not have insurance cover to compensate them for coronavirus losses
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Insurance experts rank cybercrime as top risk for 2020
Cybercrime, disruptive technology and pricing are the top three most dangerous risks, according to a new Willis Towers Watson survey of more than 100 insurance industry executives
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Coronavirus impacts more devastating than 9/11 says independent expert
Coronavirus-related impacts on insurers’ investment businesses could see premiums skyrocket
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Aspen Insurance Holdings exits underperforming UK regional P&C line
Group chief executive describes 2019’s financial results as ‘disappointing’