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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...
Lloyd’s revamps its data, operations and change departments, opts for outsourcing
Lloyd’s oversees a market of nearly 50,000 underwriters and brokers...
Lloyd’s appoints Nathan Adams as its Chief People Officer
Nathan Adams, Chief People Officer, Lloyd's John Neal, chief executive officer, Lloyd’s, said: “Nathan is a strong leader with outstanding experience driving the People agenda in large organisations. He will be a great addition to the team as we continue to focus on...
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,...
India faces 24.7 pc GDP loss by 2070 due to climate change: ADB report
"India is reported to have the highest number of affected individuals and damage costs, with residential losses being predominant," the report said New Delhi: Climate change under a high-end emissions scenario could lead to a 16.9 per cent loss in GDP by 2070 across...
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...
Lockton acquires Arihant Insurance Broker, receives IRDAI approval
Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage, had announced its entry into the Indian market in January this year and had acquired Arihant Insurance Brokers in June from Arihant Capital Market Ltd. Hyderabad: US based Lockton is now a licensed...
Regulatory changes to provide necessary push to surety bonds business say experts
"The expectation that surety bonds should be cheaper than bank guarantees is unsustainable for insurers. Issues related to pricing, reinsurance options, and lack of clarity on indemnity documents further hinder progress. The Indian Contract Act and Insolvency and...