by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 6, 2024 | International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Technology
The acquisition will expand Allianz Direct’s footprint further into the B2B2C segment as it is taking over more than 130,000 iptiQ customers. The transaction is in line with Allianz Direct’s goal to expand its B2B2C operations as it can capitalise on...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 29, 2024 | International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
In AM Best’s `World’s 50 largest reinsurers in 2023’, Munich Re is the largest IFRS 17 reporting reinsurer followed by Hannover Re and SCOR Re. Swiss Re is the largest non-IFRS 17 reporting reinsurer globally, followed by Berkshire Hathaway and...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 27, 2024 | International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
“His deep expertise and dedication to excellence make him a perfect addition to our team as we work to strengthen our operations and provide exceptional value to our clients,” said Franz-Josef Hahn, CEO of Peak Re Zurich: Peak Reinsurance Company, a Hong Kong- based...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 15, 2024 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
A fresh analysis by Swiss Re shows issuance of the bonds was well over $12 billion in the first half of 2024, putting it on track to exceed the $15.6 billion issued throughout 2023 Investors can face huge losses if a pre-defined catastrophe hits, but enormous gains if...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 7, 2024 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management
Balz Grollimund, Head of Catastrophe Perils at Swiss Re, said: “In recent years, severe thunderstorms have emerged as a main driver of a significant increase in insured losses. This is due to growing populations and higher property values in urban areas, along...
