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Emerging-risk resilience: Majority of APAC risk leaders concerned about their organisations in the next decade
Geopolitical issues, natural catastrophe events, climate transition...
Trebling of “nuclear” court verdicts challenges companies and liability insurers: Allianz
Recent years have also seen a growing list of pharma, food, and...
Cyber Insurance: Largest potential lies in the SME opportunity, says Swiss Re
Dani Tobler.Head Cyber Reinsurance at Swiss Re "North America dominates with 70% premium share followed by Europe (19%) and APAC (8%) according to Swiss Re data. This not only illustrates the varying cyber market maturity levels around the globe but also underpins the...
8th Bima Manthan: IRDAI and Insurers brainstorm implementation of IFRS and Cyber security measures
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, cybersecurity has emerged as a paramount concern, with an alarming rise in cyber threats. There was dialogue on urgency of strengthening Information Systems (IS) security, which emerged as a critical...
End the secrecy: Insurers call on the EU to regulate private Third-Party Litigation Funding
Currently, the practice whereby private investors who are not party to the legal dispute, finance legal proceedings in exchange for a share of any financial award, is not properly regulated at European level Brussels: Insurance Europe, together with ten other...
DFC provides $50 million in new political risk insurance to expand War Insurance for Ukraine business
The facility will create a portfolio of war risk insurance policies for companies operating in Ukraine, support ARX in expanding its war risk insurance offering in Ukraine, and unlock more than $200 million in new coverage for static assets in Ukraine WARSAW: The U.S....
Lloyd’s revamps its data, operations and change departments, opts for outsourcing
Lloyd’s oversees a market of nearly 50,000 underwriters and brokers in London. It is in the process of upgrading its technology, moving away from being a totally face-to-face market, where brokers and underwriters meet on the trading floor of its tower in the City of...
M&A Insurance claim costs rise despite drop in number of claims, Tighter underwriting terms expected
GTS’ Americas region saw the smallest decline in R&W notification count in 2023 and was the only region to register an increase in notifications in Q1 2024. The Europe, Middle East and Africa region saw a notable drop in R&W notifications in 2023, but it was...
Tokio Marine Group partners with Resilient Cities Network to accelerate investments in urban resilience
The new partnership will see Tokio Marine Group companies provide expertise and support to the Taskforce with a focus on developing commercially viable finance and insurance solutions for project portfolios that enhance climate resilience in more than 100 cities. At...
India surpasses 200 GW in renewable energy capacity: Centre
“Hydroelectric power is another key contributor, with large hydro projects generating 46.93 GW and small hydro power adding 5.07 GW, offering a reliable and sustainable source of energy from India’s rivers and water systems,” according to the Ministry of New and...
GIC Re’s net profit up 16% to Rs 1861 crore in Q2FY25
N Ramaswamy, CMD, GIC Re Though the largest Indian reinsurer has cut down its gross premium by 21 per cent to Rs 8,413 crore in the reporting quarter, it has improved its combined ratio, underwriting losses and incurred claims during the period ``Our continuous focus...
Bridge Specialty International launches with the rebrand of Lonmar Global Risks
Bridge Specialty Group, a global wholesale and specialty insurance brokerage, has announced plans to unify its London-based businesses Lonmar Global Risks, Decus Insurance Brokers and BdB Limited under Bridge Specialty International. Bridge Specialty International...