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Munich Re’s HSB names Niraj Shah as CUO for UK&I

26th January 2023

HSB, a specialist engineering and technology insurer and part of Munich Re, has announced the appointment of Niraj Shah as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for the UK and Ireland. He will succeed outgoing CUO Stephen Morris who is set to retire in 2023. Based in London and reporting to HSB CEO Stephen ... Read the full article

Clear Blue Insurance entices David Reale over from HSB

27th September 2022

Clear Blue Insurance has hired David Reale to be its new lead manager of reinsurance contracts. Reale is joining the company from the beginning of this week after over eighteen years at the Munich Re-backed Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) where he was senior reinsurance contract specialist. Reale said ... Read the full article

At-Bay launches new cyber insurance program, backed by Trisura & HSB

16th May 2022

Cyber insurance provider At-Bay has announced the launch of a new cyber insurance program backed by two leaders within specialty insurance – Trisura Specialty Insurance Company and The Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB). Trisura serves as the new issuing carrier for the cyber and tech errors and omissions (E&O) program, while HSB ... Read the full article

Munich Re’s HSB appoints Jeffrey O’Shaughnessy to lead treaty division

30th October 2020

Munich Re's Hartford Steam Boiler has appointed Jeffrey O’Shaughnessy to lead its treaty division. He succeeds Tony Trivella, who is set to retire after 40 years of service with the company. O’Shaughnessy reports to Greg Barats, president and Chief Executive Officer of HSB, part of Munich Re. HSB says Trivella will work closely ... Read the full article

Munich Re’s HSB backs new machine failure cover from Augury

10th June 2020

Munich Re member firm The Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) has backed a new warranty offering by AI-based machine health solution provider Augury, which aims to minimise financial risk from industrial machine failures. The offering, called Guaranteed Diagnostics, combines with Augury’s Machine Health platform with a repair/replacement warranty that compensates customers in ... Read the full article

Munich Re’s HSB develops IoT water damage solution for schools

4th October 2019

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB), part of reinsurance giant Munich Re, has announced a new customised Internet of Things (IoT) solution for schools. HSB Connected Technologies is designed to monitor buildings and equipment 24/7 to protect against water leaks, freezing pipes, mold, and perishable goods spoilage. The solution’s ... Read the full article

Munich Re member firm HSB announces cyber cover for farmers

17th May 2019

Munich Re member firm The Hartford Steam Boiler has announced a new cyber solution designed to help protect farmers and farm technology from hackers, malware and other cyber attacks. HSB Farm Cyber Insurance protects farmers against cyber attacks involving computers and electronic devices located on the farm premises, including the farm ... Read the full article

Chubb partners with Munich Re’s HSB on IoT services

2nd November 2018

Global insurer Chubb has entered into a partnership with Munich Re’s Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company that will provide the firm’s policyholders with access to Internet of Things (IoT) technology for homes and businesses. The IoT sensors and devices will target the threat of water damage by monitoring for ... Read the full article

Munich Re’s HSB identifies rise in business email scam losses

24th October 2018

A new survey by The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB), a subsidiary of reinsurance giant Munich Re, has identified a rise in losses related to fraudulent business emails in the U.S. HSB found that 58% of business executives polled by cyber insurance and services provider Zogby Analytics said ... Read the full article

Munich Re’s HSB joins LoRa Alliance in push for IoT standardisation

20th September 2018

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, a subsidiary of reinsurance giant Munich Re, is to become a contributor member of the LoRa Alliance. The LoRa Alliance is a non-profit association dedicated to the standardisation of low power wide area networks (LPWAN); a technology that enables long-range, wireless connectivity between ... Read the full article

Munich Re’s HSB launches IoT sensors for building owners

24th July 2018

Munich Re member firm The Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) has launched a new generation of its Sensor Systems solution; sensors and software that connect equipment and facilities through the Internet of Things (IoT). Delivered as a kit for commercial customers, the sensors use proprietary algorithms to help prevent loss and improve ... Read the full article