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EV innovation:Partnership among Root, Admiral Pioneer and Octopus to deliver smarter cover
Emma Huntington, CEO of Admiral Pioneer, said,“We’re partnering...
AIG and CVC strike $3.5B strategic partnership
The strategic partnership includes the establishment of large-scale...
Berkshire’s cash soars to $325 billion, Buffett sells Apple, Bank of America
Insurance underwriting profit fell 69 per cent, dented by rising claims, $565 million of losses from Helene, and a bankruptcy court settlement related to defunct talc supplier Whittaker Clark & Daniels Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway extended their retreat...
SIRC announces panel line-up, Sets stage for crucial conversations to shape re/insurance industry’s future
Andreas Berger, Group CEO, Swiss Re After the keynote address by Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore, SIRC will kick off with an address by Swiss Re Group’s Andreas Berger as he makes his first conference appearance in Asia...
Global insured cat losses to exceed $102 billion: Aon
The report highlights that insured losses from primary perils during the first nine months of 2024 were relatively low, with no event exhibiting the potential to significantly impact the broader reinsurance market LONDON: A report by Aon plc reveals that there were at...
APAC presents an attractive growth narrative, facilitating sustained reinsurance capacity: S&P report
However, challenges are emerging, including rising physical risks, a slower economic outlook, and still costly retrocession cover, which may increase margin volatility, cautioned the report HONG KONG: Asia-Pacific continues to present an attractive growth narrative,...
Toxic waste that set off global outcry seized by Albania
The shipments attracted international scrutiny because Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries have seen an influx of trash from developed countries, from dirty plastic to industrial and electronic waste. The illegal trafficking of waste worldwide generates as...
Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives
Human-caused climate change has doubled the likelihood of a storm like this week’s deluge in Valencia, according to a rapid but partial analysis Thursday by World Weather Attribution, comprising dozens of international scientists who study global warming’s role in...
Global economy set to cruise at a solid 3% growth rate next year
Unexpected resilience that led economists to significantly upgrade their 2024 global growth forecasts since the beginning of the year is in large part thanks to the U.S. economy's performance BENGALURU: Global economic growth will maintain its robust pace next year as...
World emission cut target will be missed by an overwhelming amount, UN climate chief warns
Total emissions of CO2 into the atmosphere in 2030 will only be 2.6% lower than in 2019, according to the latest climate plans put forward by countries, a synthesis compiled by UN Climate Change said Monday. To be consistent with a goal for a 1.5C warming limit, the...
WTW expands Japan’s corporate risk & broking business with new insurance brokerage service
``Working closely with the international and domestic insurance markets, we will focus on the speciality segments, particularly for large corporates and Japanese companies with overseas business interests. These include those in Natural Resources, such as Power...
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Alexandros Ampatzis as Head of Marine in APAC
Alexandros Ampatzis, Head of Marine, APAC, said,“TMK’s market-leading offering, combined with its reputation for strong growth and innovation, makes it an exciting time to be joining the business. There are impressive ambitions to grow the proposition even further and...