Reinsurance News
Allianz, MS&AD in mix to buy Aviva’s Asian operations, reports
24th September 2019
Reports have emerged from Reuters claiming that Allianz, Nippon Life and MS&AD are among a dozen companies are actively looking to purchase the Asian operations of UK insurer Aviva. Aviva confirmed earlier this year that it was examining options for a sale of the business as part of a new strategy ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s announces new parametric solution targeting hotel profit protection
24th September 2019
The specialist Lloyd's of London insurance and reinsurance marketplace has announced the launch of the first policy developed by Lloyd's Product Innovation Facility, a parametric solution targeting the hotel industry. The Lloyd's Product Innovation Facility was launched in June of this year to accelerate the development of re/insurance solutions for new ... Read the full article
Swiss Re to transfer Australian business under Asian headquarters
24th September 2019
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has announced an internal restructuring that will see the business of its Australia Branch (SRAU) transferred to Swiss Re Asia (SRAL). Swiss Re Asia was first announced in 2017 and serves clients and partners throughout the region. The company’s operations in South Korea and Singapore have already ... Read the full article
Munich Re partners with AAIS to address US flood protection gap
24th September 2019
Munich Re has partnered with not-for-profit advisory organisation the American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) to focus on improving flood insurance protection for US homeowners. The flood insurance protection gap in the US continues to expand alongside the heightened risk of flood, the partnership noted, particularly for homeowners outside major flood ... Read the full article
AmTrust E&S launches Excess Casualty division in LA
24th September 2019
A subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, AmTrust E&S Insurance Services, has announced the launch of its Excess Casualty underwriting unit, based in Los Angeles (LA). The new division will expand the firm's product offerings of E&S and will write excess liability, both supported and unsupported in all 50 states, with limits ... Read the full article
Monument Re completes purchase of Irish insurer Inora Life DAC
24th September 2019
Monument Re has through its European subsidiary Laguna Life d.a.c completed its acquisition of Inora Life DAC, a life insurer domiciled in Ireland, from its owner Societe Generale. Inora Life ceased all new activity in 2012 but still manages a portfolio of unit-linked insurance products. “The acquisition of Inora aligns with our ... Read the full article
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions opens LA office
24th September 2019
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the commercial insurance arm of reinsurance giant Swiss Re Group, has opened a new hub for the Western United States in Downtown Los Angeles, as the firm looks to bolster its commitment to the California marketplace. The Los Angeles team will be led by Head of US ... Read the full article
CAC Specialty names Michael Rice CEO
24th September 2019
CAC Specialty, an insurance brokerage and investment banking platform recently established by Cobbs Allen, has appointed Michael D. Rice II as its Chief Executive Officer. Rice, who joins after having led JLT Specialty USA as CEO for nearly five years, will lead CAC’s team of insurance and Wall Street executives including ... Read the full article
LMA heads pledge support to Lloyd’s harassment actions
24th September 2019
The Board of the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has pledged to work actively through a CEO reporting network to tackle sexual misconduct in the market, following the implementation of new inclusivity measures at Lloyd’s. Lloyd’s said earlier today that it would introduce the new program of measures after the results ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s harassment survey prompts stronger inclusivity measures
24th September 2019
Lloyd’s of London has announced a new program of measures to foster a safer and more inclusive working environment after the findings of a recent survey revealed widespread issues regarding sexual harassment and employee wellbeing in the marketplace. The culture survey, which was commissioned by Lloyd’s in the wake of public ... Read the full article
New public-private ocean risk initiative launches at UN climate summit
24th September 2019
As part of the UN Secretary General’s Climate Summit, a collaborative initiative between the re/insurance and finance sectors, governments, and environment organisations is being launched to build resilience to ocean risk in vulnerable areas. The newly formed Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) will aim to support resilience in the ... Read the full article
Guernsey reports uptick in new captive inquiries
24th September 2019
Guernsey has reported a large rise in captive insurance inquiries over the second half of 2019, following a notable dip in numbers last year. Industry figures said that the level of significant inquiries received over the summer easily surpassed recent years. Guernsey is responsible for more than a third of the European ... Read the full article
Oligopoly of big three reinsurance brokers to largely persist: KBW
23rd September 2019
The big three broking houses in reinsurance, Aon, Guy Carpenter and Willis Re, continue to hold a significant advantage over smaller players, which leads analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) to say that their oligopoly is safe for now. Reinsurance brokers continue to earn a higher margin and return from ... Read the full article
PG&E confirms $11bn settlement with California wildfire re/insurers
23rd September 2019
PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has confirmed an $11 billion agreement to resolve all insurance subrogation claims arising from the 2017 Northern California wildfires and the 2018 Camp Fire. The agreement was reached with entities representing around 85% of insurance subrogation claims, which were based on payments ... Read the full article
Ascent-Cove rebrands to Optio, adds Ian Beaton as Non-Exec Director
23rd September 2019
Cyber and specialty lines managing general agent Ascent Underwriting and US construction-focused MGA Cove Programs are to be rebranded under the single name Optio. The rebrand aligns with a move to larger premises later this month as Optio looks to build a tech-focused business and set new standards in the insurance ... Read the full article
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