Articles by L.S. Howard

R&Q Files for Liquidation in Bermuda, Agrees to Sell Legacy Unit Inceptum

R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd. confirmed it filed on June 21 an application with the Bermuda Supreme Court to appoint provisional liquidators to oversee the liquidation and ultimately the winding up of the company. R&Q anticipated this process will result in …

AI Chatbots, Gen AI Set to Revolutionize Insurance Claims Processing: Survey

A majority of global insurers are actively endorsing the application of AI chatbots and generative AI in claims resolution processes, underwriting and customer fulfilment, according to a survey conducted by Gallagher Bassett, the claims-services provider and subsidiary of Arthur J. …

R&Q to File for Liquidation in Bermuda, but Sale of Accredited Will Proceed

R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced it will file for a provisional liquidation in Bermuda – after it had it had exhausted strategic alternatives for a financial rescue. At the same time, R&Q said the proposed sale of 100% of its …

Vantage Group Chairman and Former Arch CEO Iordanou Dies

Constantine “Dinos” Iordanou, the chairman of Vantage Group Holdings and former chairman and chief executive officer of Arch Capital Group Ltd. has died. Described as “an industry legend,” as well as “a remarkable businessman, generous philanthropist, and devoted family man” …

R&Q Warns Its Financial Stresses Could Hit Business Stability and Lead to Liquidation

R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd. warns it is facing growing financial difficulties, which could affect the “company’s stability as a business” and ultimately lead to liquidation. In a June 13 statement, R&Q acknowledges it has been struggling under the weight of …

Key Emerging Risks: Cascading Effects of Natural Disasters, Supply Chain Resilience

Key emerging risks facing global economies, businesses and the re/insurance industry include the cascading effects of natural disasters, the weakening resilience of supply chains and the repercussions of persistent underfunding of healthcare systems, according to Swiss Re’s 12th SONAR — …

Global Election Super-Cycle Raises Risk of Political Violence, Large Insurance Losses

Almost half the world’s population will go to the polls before the end of 2024, which raises the threat of political violence and possible large insurance losses, according to Allianz Commercial in a recent report. An unprecedented “super-cycle” of elections …

Q1 Global Insured Natural Disaster Losses Driven by Severe Convective Storms: Aon

Global natural catastrophes cost insurers $17 billion during the first quarter of 2024 with economic losses rising above $45 billion, according to Aon’s Q1 Global Catastrophe Recap – April 2024. Q1 natural disaster losses were driven by severe convective and …

Swiss Re to Withdraw From Digital Insurer iptiQ, Reports Strong Q1 Net Income of $1.1B

Swiss Re announced plans to withdraw from its digital B2B2C insurance business, iptiQ, following a strategic review. The iptiQ business lost $250 million in 2023, but the loss was projected to be less in 2024. Nevertheless, Swiss Re decided its …

AXA’s Q1 Revenues Rise 6%, Led by P/C Business Growth

AXA, Europe’s second-largest insurer, reported a 6% increase in total revenue during the first quarter to €34 billion ($36.4 billion), compared with €31.8 billion ($34.1 billion) in Q1 2023. The increase in Q1 gross written premiums (GWP) and other revenues …