Reinsurance News
Berkshire (BHSI) adds Jean-François Leandri to property team in France
6th May 2020
The insurance arm of Warren Buffett's global insurance and reinsurance company, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI), has expanded its property team in France with the addition of Jean-François Leandri as Risk Control Consultant. Leandri has nearly 25 years of engineering experience and has spent the last 17 years as District ... Read the full article
TransRe takes $153mn Q1 hit from COVID-19
6th May 2020
Investment holding company Alleghany Corporation has seen the combined ratio of its reinsurance business TransRe increase 13.5 points in the first quarter to 107%, due to significant catastrophe losses primarily related to the coronavirus pandemic. TransRe’s net premiums written increased 9.3% in Q1 from the first quarter of 2019, primarily reflecting ... Read the full article
Hiscox reports 2% growth in Q1, expects COVID-19 to drive rate hardening
6th May 2020
Specialist insurer and reinsurer Hiscox has reported gross written premium (GWP) growth of 2% to $1.18 billion for the first-quarter of 2020, driven by solid growth in the firm's Retail and London Market units, somewhat offset by a planned decline in Hiscox Re & ILS. Broken down, and the re/insurer has ... Read the full article
Greenlight Re confirms $40mn Q1 loss amid investment “turmoil”
6th May 2020
Hedge fund-backed reinsurer Greenlight Re has confirmed that it saw a net loss of $40.3 million in the first quarter of 2020, due to what CEO Simon Burton described as “unprecedented turmoil and uncertainty in global financial markets.” The result compares with net income of $5.9 million posted by Greenlight Re ... Read the full article
RenRe appoints Cruttenden active underwriter of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1458
6th May 2020
Bermudian reinsurer RenaissanceRe has appointed Ed Cruttenden active underwriter of its Syndicate 1458 at Lloyd’s. Bryan Dalton, the previous active underwriter for Syndicate 1458, will assume responsibility for underwriting across the company’s European platform as Chief Underwriting Officer – Europe. In addition to managing business written at the Syndicate, Cruttenden will also ... Read the full article
RGA falls to $88mn Q1 loss, sees above-average mortality claim frequency
6th May 2020
Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), a global provider of life reinsurance, has reported a net loss of $88 million for the first-quarter of 2020, driven primarily by movements in embedded derivatives as a result of COVID-19-induced financial market volatility and adverse impacts on credit spreads. A net loss of $88 million ... Read the full article
AXA Q1 revenues up 4%, 2020 earnings to be “materially impacted” by COVID-19
6th May 2020
Global insurer AXA has posted solid revenue increases across the board for the first quarter, but warned that the coronavirus pandemic will have a material impact on the group’s earnings in 2020. Total revenues were up 4% with growth in all business lines, with Property & Casualty (+3%), driven by Commercial ... Read the full article
Two months of retro BI coverage could wipe half of insurers’ capital: AM Best
6th May 2020
New analysis by ratings agency AM Best suggests that industry capital backing re/insurers writing business interruption insurance could decline by as much as 50% if legislated policy changes force carriers to pay for two months of retroactive coverage on COVID-19-related claims. AM Best believes forcing insurers to pay for COVID-19-related business ... Read the full article
Hiscox confirms capital raise, cites reinsurance opportunities
6th May 2020
Hiscox has announced that it plans to raise around £375 million in a share issuance that the company says will enable it “to respond to future growth opportunities and rate improvement” in the US wholesale and reinsurance markets. The confirmation comes after speculation about the re/insurer's liabilities from the COVID-19 ... Read the full article
Rating agencies downgrade AXIS, company responds
6th May 2020
Global financial services ratings agencies have taken actions against AXIS Capital and its subsidiaries, citing the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and a deteriorating operating performance. Specifically, Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook for AXIS from stable to negative, citing the economic impact of the pandemic. At the same time, ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s updates 2021 business plan process amid COVID-19
6th May 2020
Insurance and reinsurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London has laid out its process for agreeing 2021 business plans and capital requirements, which it says now reflect the challenges posed by COVID-19. The approval process for business plans will involve a three-tiered approach, following on from the pilot of Lloyd’s ‘Light Touch’ approach ... Read the full article
COVID-19 dents Hannover Re’s P&C result, Group net income still up 2.5%
6th May 2020
Reinsurance giant Hannover Re has reported an increase in net income to €300.9 million for the first-quarter of 2020, as an improved performance within Life and Health (L&H) more than offset the impacts of COVID-19 on the reinsurer's Property and Casualty (P&C) reinsurance unit. Group net income improved by 2.5% in ... Read the full article
Chubb appoints Robert Wilson to Deputy CUO role
6th May 2020
Global insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of Robert Wilson as Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer and Head of Underwriting Operations for Chubb Global Markets (CGM). Wilson will have responsibility for growing the business and to further enhance the operational resilience and underwriting of CGM. He reports to Jason Keen, Division President, Chubb ... Read the full article
Burns & Wilcox appoints regional leader for Professional Liability
6th May 2020
Wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager Burns & Wilcox has announced the appointment of Laura McCormick as Regional Practice Group Leader, Professional Liability for the Southern US Region, based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth office. McCormick will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and growth for Professional Liability business across ... Read the full article
BMS adds Tan Pawar as managing director
6th May 2020
Independent specialist re/insurance broker BMS Group has appointed Tan Pawar as managing director of its new Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions and Tax Insurance division. Pawar reports to Ian Gormley, managing director of BMS Global Risks. He brings over 13 years’ M&A and legal experience and has also held various senior positions at ... Read the full article
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