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NewsDIFC Signs Agreement with leading Israeli Bank - Bank Hapoalim
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has entered into an agreement with Bank Hapoalim, one of Israel’s largest banks.
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NewsUAE’s new foreign ownership law has what it takes to drive new business, investments
Changes to Commercial Companies Law can also lift stock markets with 70% rule
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NewsIAG and EQC settle costs from Canterbury earthquake claims
Earlier this month, IAG welcomed an announcement from the Earthquake Commission (EQC) and Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) outlining changes designed to make natural disaster insurance claims more streamlined for customers.
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NewsAfter big tests, ILS market shows resilience
Willis Towers Watson: 2020 Global Insurance-Linked Securities Market Survey Report
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NewsEG: More than 50% of workers say working from home has negatively impacted their mental health
The results of the EG mental health survey launched in September 2020 underlines the importance of the office and the return to the workplace for individual wellbeing.
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NewsArch Insurance reveals SME terrorism product to combat evolving risks
Arch Insurance (UK) Limited has unveiled a new terrorism insurance product for the UK regional market, to cater for evolving risks for SMEs
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NewsBrit’s syndicate Ki onboards its first broker trading partners ahead of New Year launch
Ki’s broker partners include Aon, Gallagher and Marsh among many others
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NewsLockdowns expected to bring big drop in claims costs this year, but 2021 predicted to turn negative
Underlying claims inflation, Brexit and the FCA’s new pricing rules could turn underwriting profits red next year, predicts EY
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NewsHamilton Launches Ada Capital Management
Ada Re will benefit from access to the breadth of Hamilton’s underwriting expertise, including its proprietary portfolio management and pricing system, Hamilton Analytics & Risk Platform (HARP).
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NewsNew Bermudian reinsurer Vantage Risk assigned A- rating
Vantage plans to expand into primary insurance lines and operate as Vantage Group. Dinos Iordanou, formerly of Arch Capital Group Ltd., will serve as a non-executive chairman for the greater group, with Greg Hendrick, formerly of Axa XL, serving as the group’s chief executive officer.
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NewsBermuda’s reinsurance resilience highlighted
“Bermuda is at the forefront of global capital raising in the reinsurance sector with estimates of approximately $12 to $15 billion of new capital being deployed into the sector in the last several months,” said Arthur Wightman, PwC Territory and Insurance leader.
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NewsZurich confirms it is in discussions regarding MetLife’s U.S. P&C business
If the negotiations conclude successfully, a deal could be announced by early December, the sources said.
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NewsEx-Hiscox bosses create new insurance business at Lloyd’s with $800 million start-up finance
A group of ex-Hiscox chiefs have set up a new London insurance group at Lloyd’s with $800 millon of backing from international investors and hired City heavyweight Sir Howard Davies as chairman. Inigo is being founded by Hiscox’s former chief underwriter Richard Watson, who stepped down from his former employer ...
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NewsAviva sells Italy life business as Blanc doubles down on UK champion strategy
Aviva is selling one of its Italian entities, having previously announced the sale of its Indonesia and Singapore businesses
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NewsSompo International Commercial P&C announces new global brand campaign
Sompo announced today the launching of a new brand campaign and tagline, “Promise. Trust. Protect. At the center of everything we do.”
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NewsAM BEST AFFIRMS CANOPIUS’ FINANCIAL STRENGTH RATING
The ratings reflect Canopius’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorises as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
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NewsAcquisition deal for Hastings completed
Following a court hearing on 13 November, which sanctioned a scheme of arrangement under part 26 of the Companies Act, the offer is now effective.
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NewsLloyd’s broker enters professional indemnity and public liability cover for esports
The esports industry is estmated to generate $1.6bn (£1.2bn) by 2023
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NewsClarifying causation will be crux of Supreme Court ruling – Fenchurch Law
However, Supreme Court judges also suggest a public policy stance around pre-trigger losses
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NewsAon announces additional $5.0 Billion share repurchase programme
“We are committed to maintaining our strong position of financial stability and flexibility, while continuing to allocate capital to the highest ROIC opportunities,” said Greg Case, Chief Executive Officer.
