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Markel launches first-of-its-kind affirmative cyber product for collateral war cover
Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber at Markel International,...
UK’s financial regulator to relax rules for pushing insurance to large companies
The changes aim to better differentiate big corporates from smaller...
Swiss Re and Indonesia Re form partnership to support the underwriting decisions of the members Insurance Data Centre Management Agency (BPPDAN)
“Heightened risk awareness in Indonesia is fueling more demand for insurance protection. To remain competitive in a dynamic risk environment, enhancing underwriting performance and portfolio steering are key differentiators for insurance organisations,” said Monami...
South Asia’s poorest city dwellers bear brunt of worsening floods
Worrying about floods is an annual routine for the community, but environmental experts fear its residents - like marginalised city dwellers across South Asia - face even harsher threats ahead as rains becomes more erratic and intense. This summer's deadly inundation...
Florida (Re)insurers to withstand Hurricane Ian, Specialists at risk, says Fitch
Florida is expected to have substantial economic and insured losses from hurricane Ian from heavy rainfall, storm surge and flooding. Based on our initial analysis, insured losses could range from $25 billion-$40 billion for Florida, which could increase depending on...
Death toll in Florida uncertain as Ian takes aim at Carolinas
The storm transformed Florida's southwestern shoreline, dotted with sandy beaches, coastal towns and mobile home parks, into a disaster zone as Ian swept seawater into waterfront homes. Ian, one of the strongest storms ever to hit the U.S. mainland, flooded Gulf Coast...
Indian monsoon season ends with 7% excess rainfall, says IMD
Though the country as a whole has received excess rainfall, the distribution has been uneven with the desert state of Rajasthan reporting 36 per cent more rains than normal and the north-east region, which witnesses copious showers, receiving deficit rainfall New...
Australia flags tough new data protection laws this year
Australia's Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said penalties for failing to protect personal data had to be increased so that corporate boards could not dismiss fines as a "cost of doing business." The "absolutely huge amounts" of customer data companies held for years...
Gallagher Re makes strategic appointments to further enhance service capability in Asia Pacific
Mark Morley, Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific, commented: “As we continue to invest in the depth and capability of our offering across Asia Pacific, appointments such as these ensure that Gallagher Re is positioned to serve the evolving requirements of our...
One of strongest storms Hurricane Ian to make landfall in Florida
Samantha Montano, an assistant professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, said the powerful winds may not do the worst damage. “Certainly, the wind threat is significant with this storm,” said Montano. “But I think it’s definitely from the...
Global average annual insured losses from extreme events exceed $120 Billion: Verisk
Verisk estimates that on an annual average basis, catastrophes around the world are expected to cause about $123 billion in insured losses compared to an average of $74 billion in actual losses over the past 10 years “The most significant factor driving increased...
QIC Global aligns core companies to assume Antares name
The well-known and well-regarded Antares brand – the name of QIC Global’s London and Asia-based Lloyd’s business – has been chosen to reflect the international nature of the wider group’s client base and global operations. QIC Global is part of the QIC Group, which is...