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- October 19 2018
Storm front
Another costly hurricane season is piling up losses for the reinsurance industry, without much upward pressure on rates.
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- October 18 2018
Insurers want IFRS 17 rules delayed
Companies across the world are looking for a delay to major new accounting rules.
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- October 18 2018
Willis Towers Watson ramps up insurtech partnership
The global broker and consultancy will gain greater access to startups.
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- October 18 2018
Marsh passes important hurdle for JLT acquisition
The US group wins approval of the US Federal Trade Commission to acquire its British rival.
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- October 12 2018
The trouble with AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed in risk departments, but caution is warranted.
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- October 12 2018
CVS wins antitrust approval for Aetna acquisition
The US$69bn deal will combine the US pharmacy benefits manager and drugstore chain with one of the oldest health insurers.
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- October 10 2018
Aviva global CEO Mark Wilson steps down
The British insurer said it was time for new leadership to take the company to the next phase of its development.
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- October 10 2018
IMF-World Bank to discuss disaster risk management
Indonesia's recent disasters will be an important topic at the annual summit to be held in Bali.
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- October 9 2018
IPCC issues stark warning on climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has given a dramatic warning to businesses and societies across the world.
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- October 8 2018
Malik to lead Aon’s Asia Pacific operation
The global broker is combining its Asia and Pacific offices and divisions under one unit.
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- September 25 2018
Berger to join Swiss Re Corporate Solutions as CEO
Andreas Berger will join from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty in the new year.
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- September 25 2018
Fitch to downgrade Marsh & McLennan after JLT deal
The rating agency's action reflects an expected increase in near-term debt and financial leverage.
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- September 24 2018
Insurers ready to increase risk exposure
Investment returns continue to be a key driver of insurers’ profitability, says BlackRock study.
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- September 24 2018
Insurtech transactions hit global record
However, the total investment value was down 20% from the previous quarter.
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- September 24 2018
Lloyd’s first half profits hit by poor investment returns
Profit is down from the first half of 2017, but improves on the painful second half last year.
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- September 21 2018
Ageas unveils three-year strategic plan
Global insurer Ageas has unveiled a plan for 2019 to 2021 at its annual investor day this week.
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- September 21 2018
Stars align for Marsh and JLT
The US$5.6bn deal will significantly expand Marsh & McLennan’s footprint in Asia Pacific.
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- September 19 2018
Marine premiums rise 2% globally
Despite the increase, there is an increasing mismatch between income levels and covered risk.
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- September 18 2018
Marsh to acquire JLT for US$5.6bn
The deal has been accepted by more than 40% of JLT's shareholders and will close in early 2019.
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- September 18 2018
Insurers brace for bigger ‘silent cyber’ losses
Increased risk perception has highlighted the need for specific cyber coverage.