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EU says it can’t guarantee Brexit won’t hit financial contracts
Britain and the EU have agreed on a “standstill” transition period whereby EU rules remain in force in Britain until the end of 2020, which would ensure continuity in cross-border financial contracts like insurance policies and derivatives.
Insurtech firmLemonade launches world’s First ‘Open Source’ Insurance Policy
Lemonade has rewritten the generations-old insurance policy, making it simple, relevant, approachable, digital, and in plain English.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty outlines 5-year growth ambition for South Korean branch
South Korea is the world’s 11th largest economy and the 4th largest in Asia. AGCS estimates that the Asian non-life insurance market currently accounts for about 30% of global market premiums and AGCS expects this to grow approximately 5 per cent each year
Iran Oil exports face insurance snag no matter what Europe wants
From early November, U.S. sanctions will likely prevent members of the International Group of P&I from covering the global tanker fleet against risks including spills if they’re moving oil to or from Iran, Mike Salthouse, the chair of a sanctions committee for the IG Group, said on Monday.
Trump’s Iran withdrawal has oil shippers in limbo over insurance
Three of the main providers of cover to Iran’s main tanker fleet — Skuld, the Swedish Club and West of England Club — said they didn’t want to give any further guidance beyond what they published on their websites, saying the situation remains fluid.
China sentences Anbang’s ex-boss to 18 years in jail
The court said Wu illegally raised 65.2 billion yuan through the sale of insurance products beyond regulatory limits, and embezzled 10 billion yuan from Anbang’s insurance fund.
AIG shareholders approve $43 million pay package for CEO
AIG’s board compensation committee “believes this award properly motivates Mr. Duperreault to create sustainable, profitable growth for AIG, aligning his interests with those of our shareholders,” the proxy filing states.
AIG shareholders set to vote on pay package for new CEO
The company’s pay arrangements include $24.2 million for former CEO Peter Hancock, who stepped down last year under pressure, with a $5 million cash award “for his service through the transition” to Duperreault, according to the company’s annual proxy filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in March.
Prudential and PIC reach sixth longevity reinsurance agreement amid surging demand for pension de-risking
This agreement signals strong demand for longevity reinsurance in the U.K., especially as a result of the growing desire among companies to de-risk their pensions. This desire has become more achievable due to the improved funding levels of U.K. schemes, many of which have spent several years progressively de-risking their liabilities.
Swiss Re CFO says SoftBank talks still on but no clear sign of deal
Net profit was $457 million, down 30 percent from $656 million a year earlier. Gross written premiums were up 13.1 percent in the quarter, at $11.5 billion, better than the $10.6 billion expected by analysts and above $10.2 billion a year ago.