ACORD Releases Data Messaging Standard to Support London-Market Modernization September 7, 2023 ACORD, the standards-setting body for the global insurance industry, announced the publication of the ACORD GRLC Contract, Risk, and Pre-Accounting...
City of London Calls for ‘Big Moves’ to Boost Post-Brexit Finance September 7, 2023 By Huw Jones The City of London called in a report on Thursday for a new council which would allow Britain’s financial sector...
Loss Trends for Severe Convective Storms September 7, 2023 By L.S. Howard Loss trends for severe convective storms (SCS) have increased over the past 15 years and even more during the past...
The Care and Feeding of Property-Catastrophe Models September 7, 2023 By L.S. Howard Executive summary: The key to getting useful model results is working with models that fit specific underwriting needs and making...
People Moves: Nutter to Retire as RAA President; Covington Appointed to Take the Helm September 6, 2023 The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) on Wednesday said its long-time president, Frank Nutter, will retire at the end of...
People Moves: Marsh Names Harris CEO, UK Retail; AXA XL Appoints Meier as Chief Client Officer September 6, 2023 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Marsh McLennan and AXA XL. A summary of these new hires...
Reinsurers’ Performance Keeps Improving on Underwriting Profits, ROE: Gallagher Re September 6, 2023 By L.S. Howard Reinsurers reported “a robust increase” in their capital base, improved underwriting profits as well as higher returns on equity and...
Howden New Zealand Acquires Apex Insurance September 6, 2023 Howden, the London-based insurance group, announced it has completed the acquisition of Apex Insurance New Zealand and its associated subsidiaries...
Specialist Risk Group Launches Entertainment, Media, and Sport Division September 6, 2023 Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the launch of a new division serving the global entertainment, media,...
Update: Lessor AerCap Settles Claim of $645M for Aeroflot Jets Stranded in Russia September 6, 2023 By Conor Humphries The world’s largest aircraft lessor has agreed to settle an insurance claim over Russia’s refusal to return 17 jets leased...