Denis Kessler, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of SCOR, comments: “ Claire has fulfilled her duties as General Secretary with great professionalism. She knows the company extremely well, and her professional and human qualities are appreciated by everyone she deals with. I am confident that Claire will be successful in this new key role. This appointment bears witness to the depth and breadth of the company’s talent and demonstrates our determination to develop and promote all talent within the Group.”

British insurer Aviva sets out net zero 2040 climate strategy

Mar 1, 2021

Aviva will by the end of this year stop underwriting insurance for companies making more than 5% of their revenue from coal or “unconventional” fossil fuels such as shale gas, unless they have signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative, an NGO-led group that signs off on corporate climate plans.

U.S. authorizes Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine

Feb 28, 2021

The single-shot vaccine is highly effective in preventing severe Covid-19, including against newer variants, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said before giving it a green light.

UK health insurers’ profitability still strong despite coronavirus disruption:Fitch

Feb 27, 2021

Claims have reduced due to restricted hospital access, but we do not expect increased profits for insurers – any “excess” profits are likely to be used to meet the expected surge in demand from postponed elective surgeries or returned to policyholders through premium rebates.

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