Insurtech Firms Often Help, Not Disrupt, Traditional Reinsurers: JLT Re September 12, 2017 By L.S. Howard A wave of insurtech startups are entering the re/insurance market – but that’s not necessarily a disruptive trend, according to...
Japan’s Sompo Holdings to Sell Sompo Canopius for $952M to Centerbridge September 1, 2017 By L.S. Howard Japan’s Sompo Holdings Inc. announced it has agreed to sell Lloyd’s re/insurer Sompo Canopius AG to a private equity consortium...
Former Marsh Executive Bob Newhouse Dies on Aug. 26 August 31, 2017 By L.S. Howard Former insurance industry executive and innovator, Robert “Bob” J. Newhouse Jr. died on August 26, 2017, following a brief illness....
QBE H1 Profits Rise 73% on Australia/N. Zealand Rate Hikes, N. America Growth August 21, 2017 By L.S. Howard QBE reported a healthy profit hike during first half of 2017, despite heightened claims activity in its Emerging Markets’ division,...
4 European Reinsurers Maintain Pricing Discipline in Tough Market: Fitch August 17, 2017 By L.S. Howard The four largest European reinsurers – Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re and SCOR – have largely maintained pricing and...
Key to Good Leadership: Honest Self-Appraisal – Part 2, Catlin Interview August 16, 2017 By L.S. Howard Second of Two Articles Good leadership is essential if the industry is going to successfully navigate the challenges ahead, Stephen...
Industry Relevance and Expertise ‘Ours to Lose:’ Catlin August 15, 2017 By L.S. Howard First of Two Articles After 44 years in the insurance business, Stephen Catlin is retiring at the end of 2017....
Zurich Reports 21% Hike in Net Income as Restructuring Program Takes Hold August 11, 2017 By L.S. Howard Zurich Insurance says its restructuring program is on track to achieve its goals over the next few years, continuing its...
London Market Launches Data Capture Service Designed to Cut Data Re-Keying August 8, 2017 By L.S. Howard The London Market Group (LMG) announced that one of the core solutions for improving the London market’s efficiency, called structured...
Generali Agrees to Sell Panama Business to ASSA for US$172 Million August 8, 2017 By L.S. Howard Generali has entered into an agreement to sell its Panama business to ASSA Compañía de Seguros S.A., for US$172 million,...