All News articles – Page 21
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NewsEnd of the US hurricane season for 2023 – MS Amlin comment
With the close of the hurricane season at the end of November, the re/insurer warned that “one relatively subdued North American season doesn’t signal…that it’s time for a market softening”.
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NewsMGA Optio adds political violence, terrorism capacity
Specialty MGA has partnered with a US carrier to deploy fresh political violence capacity, reflecting greater appetite for the standalone insurance business, as buyers seek protection from terrorism and civil unrest risks, and reinsurers eye recent SRCC losses with concern for 1/1.
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NewsHowden addresses COP28 on the private sector’s role in protecting vulnerable countries
David Howden, founder and CEO of Howden, gave a keynote speech at the COP28 summit on the power of the private sector to protect vulnerable countries against the effects of climate change and unlock investment in their future.
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NewsBeat Capital launches RedRiff A&H business with Peter Wilkins as CEO
RedRiff will provide cover for specialised A&H insurance and reinsurance through a Lloyd’s consortium, led by Beat Syndicate 4242.
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NewsAon promotes Clarke to lead renewables, Global Broking Centre and UK
Clarke was most recently a member of the risk management team at BP and in her new Aon role will report to Jon Wiegand, Aon’s head of power, within its Global Broking Centre.
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NewsAM Best keeps stable outlook on global reinsurance, positive outlook for MGAs
The rating agency said uncertainty is mounting for reinsurers, despite “generational” hard market opportunities.
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NewsDebt-distressed countries turning to non-traditional bailout options – WTW
A report from WTW’s political risk index focuses on an escalating debt crisis in emerging markets.
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NewsSteadfast in turbulent times – Mapfre's Huertas addresses Geneva Association Summit
To mark 50 years of the Geneva Association, a keynote address from Mapfre’s CEO touched on themes of technology, cyber, climate, and closing the protection gap.
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NewsO’Shea appointed CFC CEO after misconduct investigation by Lloyd’s
CFC announces senior management changes following the completion of an investigation by Lloyd’s into allegations of non-financial misconduct at the company, without disclosing the details of the probe or any allegations made.
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NewsBerkshire Hathaway announces death of vice chairman Charlie Munger
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, wrote a short statement praising Munger’s “inspiration, wisdom and participation”.
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NewsState National coming to UK MGA market through Markel International
Markel-owned US carrier State National Companies is to launch a “program services division” for UK MGAs in 2024, the insurer has announced.
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NewsApollo launches credit, mortgage, surety treaty class
From 1/1, re/insurer Apollo has expanded its treaty reinsurance business within its Syndicate 1969 at Lloyd’s.
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NewsTalanx completes Liberty Seguros Brazil acquisition
German insurer HDI moves up to number two in the property and casualty insurance market following the transaction, the company said.
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NewsLloyd’s launches consultation on insuring lower-carbon economy transition
The Lloyd’s market has released a consultation on its roadmap for insuring the transition to a green economy.
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NewsExpanding DIFC promoted as MGA hub for Middle East, Africa and South Asia access
MGAs represent 43% of DIFC’s insurance constituents, as of September, contributing $2.1bn of gross written premium.
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NewsTysers pays fine to resolve Ecuadorian bribery case
A corruption case brought by the US Justice Department has been resolved with fines and a three-year deferred prosecution agreement for both reinsurance broking firms involved.
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NewsThe most climate vulnerable countries could lose 100%+ of GDP from insurable cats – Cambridge, Howden study
Risk-sharing action plan to scale up loss and damage funding for Global South countries to inform COP28 discussions in Dubai.
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NewsLondon, Paris, New York lead global cities resilience index – Tokio Marine
The least resilient cities, according to the study, carried out in partnership with Economist Impact, were New Delhi, Jakarta, Cairo, Dhaka, and, lastly, Lagos.
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NewsMarsh McLennan announces ‘Unity’ Black Sea grain insurance deal with Ukraine
The re/insurance broker has announced the launch of a new insurance facility to support grain exports from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports.
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NewsSnyder appointed Argo CEO after $1.1bn Brookfield acquisition
Brookfield Reinsurance has completed its $1.1bn takeover of Argo Group, with the Bermudan re/insurer to be led by Jessica Snyder.
