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CAPE to enhance AI-powered property intelligence products with Vexcel partnership
21st June 2024
CAPE Analytics, a provider of AI-powered property insights, has partnered with Vexcel, a provider of aerial imaging, to increase its coverage to over 99% of US households and adds access to post-disaster imagery. The new partnership provides CAPE with aerial imagery at a resolution, accuracy, coverage, and recency to boost its ... Read the full article
ISC hires Dimitri Robert as Chief Technology Officer
21st June 2024
Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC), the multi-line program administrator, has appointed Experian's Dimitri Robert as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In his new role, Robert is expected to head ISC's engineering department, as well as develop tech strategies that align with the company's growth and financial goals. An experienced veteran across the sector, Robert ... Read the full article
Softening pricing in US directors & officers insurance as premiums decline: AM best
21st June 2024
Strong underwriting performance in the US directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance market is expected to put downward pressure on rates due to reduced demand in this segment, according to a recent report by credit rating agency AM Best. Based on findings from Best's Special Report, direct premiums in the monoline ... Read the full article
Howden places first W&I policy for Mere Plantations carbon credits sale
21st June 2024
Howden, a global insurance intermediary group, has announced the launch of the first Warranty & Indemnity insurance policy for the sale of carbon credits for the reafforestation project of degraded forest lands by Mere Plantations. UK-based Mere Plantations owns and operates a teak plantation in Ghana, West Africa, and has been ... Read the full article
MAPFRE USA promotes Olohan to Chief Operating Officer
21st June 2024
Industry veteran Daniel P. Olohan has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MAPFRE USA, effective August 1, 2024. Olohan has been with the firm since 2006, and has served as General Counsel and Secretary since 2008. As well as taking on this new role, Olohan will also join the Board of ... Read the full article
AXA and HK Express partnership to provide travellers hassle-free journeys
21st June 2024
AXA Hong Kong and Macau has entered into an exclusive partnership with HK Express Airways to offer tailored protection to enable HK Express customers enjoy hassle-free journeys. Kenneth Lai, Chief General Insurance Officer at AXA Hong Kong and Macau, said: “AXA has been actively expanding its insurance ecosystem and is committed ... Read the full article
ISC introduces New Marine Division with seasoned industry experts
21st June 2024
Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC), a programme administrator based in Carlsbad, California, specialising in creating comprehensive insurance solutions using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, has recently introduced its new Marine Division. This division is led by experienced industry professional Kevin Wolfe, along with John Kiernan and Marquam “Marq” Wolfe. Matt Grossberg, ... Read the full article
S&P upgrades REVO Insurance rating to A-
21st June 2024
S&P Global Ratings has raised REVO Insurance, S.p.A.’s, an Italian insurer specialised in parametric policies and specialty lines, rating from BBB+ to A- with a stable outlook. According to the rating agency, the upgraded rating reflects the insurer’s “profitable growth across all the business lines maintaining its leadership in the Surety ... Read the full article
Palomar Holdings announces two key leadership appointments
21st June 2024
Palomar Holdings, a specialty property insurer, has announced two key appointments: Tim Carter as Chief People Officer and Rodolphe “Rudy” Herve as Chief Operating Officer. Mac Armstrong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Palomar, expressed his enthusiasm about these appointments, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Tim and Rudy to Palomar ... Read the full article
Achmea sponsors €100m cat bond covering European windstorm
21st June 2024
Achmea Reinsurance Company N.V has entered into a four-year reinsurance agreement with Windmill III Re DAC, a multi-arrangement special purpose vehicle incorporated in Ireland, providing per occurrence cover in respect of losses from European windstorms originating from Achmea’s non-life insurance companies Achmea Schadeverzekeringen N.V. and N.V. Hagelunie. Achmea explained that Windmill ... Read the full article
AM Best upgrades credit ratings of Athene
21st June 2024
Rating agency AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent) of the members of Athene Group (Athene), and has assigned a stable outlook to the ratings. As noted by the ... Read the full article
LMA backs postponement of cutover date for Blueprint Two
21st June 2024
Sheila Cameron, CEO of the Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) has noted that it welcomes the decision by Velonetic, supported by Lloyd’s Council, to postpone again the cutover date for Blueprint Two, which was "taken in light of the reality that delays in testing have meant that it is no longer ... Read the full article
MGA Devonshire appoints Sam Jeater as Underwriting Manager
21st June 2024
Managing General Agent (MGA) Devonshire Underwriting has announced that it has hired Sam Jeater as its new Underwriting Manager. In the role, he will largely focus on enhancing Devonshire’s Warranties & Indemnities (W&I) product offering from a financial perspective, which includes both product development and production management. Jeater joins Devonshire as an ... Read the full article
CAD $19tn in Canadian insured assets exposed to natural perils: CatIQ
21st June 2024
CatIQ, a subsidiary of Zurich-based PERILS AG, has released its Canadian Insurance Industry Exposure Database (IED) for 2024, revealing that CAD 19 trillion worth of insured property assets are exposed to natural perils. This represents an 11.3% increase from the previous year, consistent with trends observed by PERILS AG across European ... Read the full article
Thomas Neil Morrison joins Aviva’s Board as Non-Exec Director
21st June 2024
Thomas Neil Morrison has been appointed to the Board of Aviva plc, the insurance and financial services company, as a Non-Executive Director. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Neil will become a member of the Aviva plc Nomination and Governance, and Risk Committees. A renowned figure across the industry, Neil brings over 38 ... Read the full article
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