Generali, Allianz Are Among Suitors for NN Group’s Asset Manager Arm: Sources June 4, 2021 By Jan-Henrik Förster, Sonia Sirletti and Lucca de Paoli DWS Group and Assicurazioni Generali SpA are among suitors that submitted initial bids this week for the asset management arm...
Willis Towers Watson Collaborates on Hurricane Insurance for Endangered Coral Reef June 4, 2021 Insurance broker Willis Tower Watson announced the launch of a multinational partnership to develop and implement insurance solutions that help...
Winners Announced for 6th Annual Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards June 4, 2021 The winners of the sixth annual Innovation in Insurance Awards have been announced by Efma and Accenture, which jointly established...
‘We Cannot Postpone Again,’ Says Tokyo Olympics Games Boss June 3, 2021 By Rocky Swift TOKYO – The head of Japan’s Olympics organizing committee ruled out on Thursday another suspension of the Games, despite deep...
World’s Largest Insurers ‘Failing’ to Address Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss June 3, 2021 By L.S. Howard Most of the world’s largest insurers are failing to adequately address systemic risks such as climate change and biodiversity loss,...
Brit Launches Consortium to Simplify Underwriting of Marine War Breach Call Risks June 3, 2021 Brit Ltd. announced the creation of a marine consortium called “Keel,” which aims to revolutionize the writing of marine war...
Hub International Acquires Canada’s Global Credit Risk Management Inc. June 3, 2021 Hub International Ltd., the Chicago-based insurance broker, announced it has acquired Global Credit Risk Management Inc. (GCRM). Terms of the...
SCOR Canada Reinsurance Appoints Gay as President and CEO, Succeeding Christoff June 3, 2021 SCOR announced that Olivier Gay has been appointed chief executive officer for SCOR Canada Reinsurance Co., succeeding Paul Christoff, effective...
Hiscox Completes Legacy Reinsurance Deal with Enstar Group June 3, 2021 Bermuda-based specialist insurer Hiscox Ltd. has completed a loss portfolio transfer (LPT) agreement with Enstar Group Ltd., whereby Enstar’s Syndicate...
Fire-Gutted Container Ship Raises Oil Spill Concerns for Sri Lanka June 3, 2021 By Anusha Ondaatjie and Asantha Sirimanne Salvors and authorities are watching for any leaking of fuel after halting efforts to tow a fire-gutted container vessel away...