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- September 13 2019
Mining in survival mode
The mining insurance market is hardening after huge losses, insurer retrenchment and environmental concerns.
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- September 13 2019
Howden and RKH merger to control US$7bn GWP
The combined entity will employ 5,000 people with 200 offices in 36 territories.
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- September 11 2019
Emissions to cause “significant issues”: Scor’s Kessler
The reinsurer's chief executive stresses that carbon output as usual is not an option.
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- September 10 2019
Rate increases needed for stable market: Swiss Re
The market is being urged to increase prices as it enters hurricane season.
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- September 9 2019
As reinsurance consolidation continues, Asia’s markets key
Top 10 reinsurers already control 68% of premiums and will be eyeing fast growing Asian economies.
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- September 6 2019
Reinsurance alternative capital falls US$5bn: Aon
The decrease, over 12 months until June, was driven by a reduction in collaterised reinsurance.
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- September 6 2019
Willis Re picks Franck Pinette to lead L&H international
Pinette has been promoted to replace Greg Solomon who is pursuing "other opportunities".
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- September 4 2019
Hurricane Dorian slams Bahamas, approaches US
The slow moving storm could have damaged or destroyed over 13,000 houses on the Bahamas.
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- September 3 2019
Swiss Re and Capsicum Re unite for cyber reinsurance
The reinsurer and broker will offer up to US$50m per client.
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- September 2 2019
Hurricane Dorian makes landfall in the Bahamas
The slow moving storm is set to be a record breaker.
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- August 30 2019
Era of reinsurance “microcycles” has begun
As Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida, an AM Best report argues rapid market hardening is in the past.
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- August 28 2019
Aon Reinsurance Solutions creates global life and health group
The broker is looking to embrace emerging opportunities for insurers.
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- August 26 2019
TransRe promotes Taylor to Asia and EMEA CUO role
London based underwriting chief to take on EMEA and Asia-Pacific role, with Kyle Rhodes to lead Asia Pacific as CEO.
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- August 22 2019
MS Amlin starts trading on Lloyd’s digital platform
Trades on electronic platform Whitespace by the specialty player will count towards Lloyd's targets.
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- August 19 2019
5G to turbocharge connectivity and hike risks
A tenfold surge in data speeds and low latency should become a catalyst for new apps and services, but also risks.
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- August 16 2019
US$19bn of global insured losses in H1 2019: Swiss Re
Global economic losses from nat cats and man-made disasters amounted to US$44bn in the first half of 2019.
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- August 6 2019
No-deal Brexit could benefit Hong Kong and Singapore
The scenario could see insurers and reinsurers relocate business to Asia, according to an EY survey.
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- August 1 2019
Swiss Re beats expectations with US$953m H1 profit
Rates are hardening while Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is expected to make an underwriting profit in 2021.
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- July 29 2019
Creating a US$1bn Australian and UK broking force
PSC Insurance Group is on the acquisition trail with premiums soon to exceed US$1bn.
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- July 25 2019
H1 nat cat bill drops to lowest in 13 years
The level of insured losses has gone down but economic losses have risen according to Aon.
