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Global cat insured losses from natural and man-made catastrophes fell 40% to $ 56 bn in 2018: Swiss Re

Climate change is leading to more frequent and more severe secondary peril events, which manifest in different ways: more local flooding, torrential rains,prolonged drought, severe wildfires and other extreme weather events. Together, secondary perils are estimated to comprise more than 50% of this year’s global insured losses from natural catastrophes, demonstrating once again the very significant impact these events can inflict on societies.

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MS Amlin confirms exit from domestic UK P&C classes

Tom Clementi, CEO of MS Amlin Underwriting Limited, commented: “The decision to place these classes into run-off will enable us to focus on our core markets and ensure we are best placed to serve our clients going forward. The decision aligns with the new underwriting strategy we outlined on 30th September and the steps we have taken to remediate the business since then. We are committed to supporting both our customers and our people through this process.”

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Climate change has a significant impact on the liabilities of non-life insurers and reinsurers:EIOPA

Regarding climate risk, insurers and pension funds can play a key role in the transition towards a low carbon economy as major institutional investors, but this transformation carries significant investment risks as well. It is therefore crucial that both insurers and pension funds actively incorporate climate change risks in their own risk management frameworks.

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Pirates attack oil tanker in West Africa, kidnapping another crew

About 82% of crew kidnappings globally take place in the Gulf of Guinea, according to the IMB. The region remains a hotspot despite a worldwide decline in piracy in the first nine months of the year, compared with the same period in 2018. Passing ships have been advised to stay at least 200 nautical miles from the Gulf’s coast and preferably 250 nautical miles away, the Bureau said Monday.

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