All News articles – Page 184
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News AgendaRate rises of 25% on loss-hit business, the rest flat – Willis Re
Reinsurance pricing was “rational” at April 1 renewals, according to broker Willis Re
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News AgendaBillion pound loss at Lloyd’s for 2018
Last year the re/insurance market paid out some £19.7bn in claims, and lost £1bn overall
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News AgendaLloyd’s responds to sexual harassment reports
The Lloyd’s market has announced a plan to create a safe and inclusive working environment
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News AgendaLloyd’s chief risk officer Weaver quits
Hilary Weaver, CRO at Lloyd’s, has left after 16 years at the insurance market
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News AgendaCyber market faces another claims test after Hydro hack
One of the largest aluminium producers in the world, Norway’s Hydro, is set to put cyber insurers to the test after a massive ransomware attack shut down the multinational’s operations
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News AgendaWillis Re appoints new London claims boss
The former Brit claims leader and Standard Syndicate 1884 managing director joins the reinsurance broker
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News AgendaPeak Re points to Guangdong GBA opportunity
A single market for China’s Greater Bay Area of Guangdong, Macao and Hong Kong is a major re/insurance opportunity, a senior Peak Re exec noted at a speech at Lloyd’s
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News AgendaUK insurers are prepared for Brexit, but Part VII transfers to go over the deadline
Part VII transfers for existing business will take time to be confirmed, but regulators are allowing for more time, provided the process is begun before March 29, according to an AM Best report
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News AgendaSwiss Re reinsurer for Ethiopian Airlines crash
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed shortly after take off, south of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on 10 March, killing 157 passengers and crew
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News AgendaEmerging markets to power next decade’s premium growth - Swiss Re Sigma study
Swiss Re expects the emerging market share of global insurance premiums to increase by 50% in the next 10 years
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News AgendaNo deal for Willis Towers Watson, Aon confirms
Two of the three biggest global re/insurance brokers will not combine, at least for now, Aon has stated
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News AgendaStorms on the political risk horizon - Marsh study
Heightened geopolitical tensions, protectionist sentiments and trade disputes have made the world more dangerous for cross-border business, according to Marsh
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News AgendaInnovation in Middle East markets – a little less conversation, a little more action
Insurers in Middle East markets talk about launching new products, but not enough innovation follows, JLT Re’s Russell Walters told GR
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News AgendaSaudi, UAE health market overcrowded, dropouts expected – Fitch Ratings
Fitch says the compulsory health insurance market is overcrowded and predicts the pressures on profitability will force out weaker players
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News AgendaHealth warnings amid profits for UAE insurers
2018 marked a second consecutive year of bumper profits for the UAE’s insurance market, according to an AM Best report
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News AgendaConoscente succeeds Peignet as Scor Global P&C CEO
The French reinsurer said Victor Peignet had decided to retire for personal reasons after 35 years with the group
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AnalysisDemand hugely untapped – Willis Re’s Vickers
The insurance sector has a lot to do if it wants to close the protection gap in Middle East markets, according to James Vickers, chairman of Willis Re International
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News AgendaFormer Lloyd's chairman Rowland passes away
The chairman who saw Lloyd’s through one of its most turbulent times has passed away
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AnalysisMondelez vs Zurich lawsuit shows cyber market uncertainties
Mondelez vs Zurich comes as the nascent cyber insurance market continues to develop with increased demand for cyber policies.
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News AgendaBig challenges face Middle East reinsurance market – Chedid Re
Compulsory lines are the only ones growing in the Middle East, causing commoditisation of products
