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Aon appoints Jane Drummond as global chief commercial officer
Jane Drummond, global chief commercial officer-designate Currently,...
Hormuz shuttles keep oil flowing, but at a high cost
Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers have become a vital lifeline for Gulf...
Fitch maintains ‘deteriorating’ outlook on the global reinsurance sector for 2027
``Our expectations of further price declines – although less pronounced than in 2026 – amid abundant capacity drive the outlook. This, alongside rising claims costs, will lead to margin and revenue erosion, although not enough to materially affect the sector’s very...
Controlling Strait of Hormuz: US attacks prompt Iranian retaliation as fighting intensifies
The resumption of hostilities brought an abrupt end to a month of subdued military activity, during which oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz recovered to roughly half of pre-war levels. The improvement in flows risks being curtailed, affecting supplies of oil,...
Ships adopt makeshift anti-drone defences as Black Sea attacks intensify
The scale of attacks from Russia and Ukraine on commercial ships and port infrastructure has increased sharply and may rise further, said Corey Ranslem, chief executive of maritime security group Dryad Global. Tankers and cargo ships are transiting the Bosphorus...
Howden Re launches analytics on SRCC risk
The launch comes at a moment of acute market focus on SRCC risk. Insured losses from civil unrest events have risen sharply in recent years, driven by an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment, yet the analytical tools available to the market have not kept...
Lohiya asks PSGICs to strengthen their performance monitoring through standardised KPIs and quaterly review
Sanjay Lohiya, secretary,DFS advised the PSGICs to strengthen their focus on profitable lines of business and adopt suitable measures to bring down the Incurred Claim Ratio (ICR). New Delhi:Sanjay Lohiya, secretary,Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of...
Peak Re announces 2 senior appointments
Victor Kuk, Chief Executive Officer of Peak Re, said, "The new appointments reflect our commitment to investing in the capabilities and talent needed to support the next phase of Peak Re's development. Hong Kong: Peak Re today announced the appointments of Nattakorn...
Guy Carpenter changes its brand name to Marsh Re
Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance arm of Marsh, the largest international re/insurance broker has changed its brand name to Marsh Re. ``As Marsh Re, we are entering a new chapter that enhances how we serve clients in an increasingly complex risk environment.With the full...
Thailand shifts disaster risk to insurers with $467 million plan
The government on Tuesday approved a 15.5 billion baht ($467 million) annual insurance program to cover 30 million households against floods, storms and earthquakes, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Thailand plans to provide government-funded disaster insurance...
Aon strikes $17 billion deal for rival USI as insurance consolidation accelerates
“Combining with USI will establish the premier U.S. middle-market platform, deepen our context advantage and position Aon to accelerate organic growth,” said Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon, in a statement. Aon plc early Monday confirmed a definite agreement to...
ASR upgraded to ‘A3’ with Stable Outlook by Moody’s
Mikir Shah, chief executive officer, commented,``This upgrade recognises the strength of our underwriting, our growing relevance in developing markets, and the strong capital foundation supporting the next stage of our expansion.As we broaden our reach across new...