Robo-Insurance Agents? Bring ‘Em On, Phygitally, Say Consumers January 12, 2017 Seven in 10 consumers around the world would welcome robo-advisory services – computer-generated advice and services that are independent of...
Reinsurance Capacity Still Outpaces Demand Growth: Aon Benfield January 12, 2017 By L.S. Howard Capacity continues to outpace the growth of reinsurance demand despite insurers’ continued efforts to optimize their view of reinsurance as...
Gaps in Insurance Cover Expose Shipping Firms to Cyber Risks January 12, 2017 By Jonathan Saul and Carolyn Cohn Shipping companies grappling with the threat of cyber attacks on vessels are finding insurance policies often fall short, officials involved...
PwC Names Bichard as UK Insurance Leader, Succeeding Howe January 12, 2017 PwC has appointed Jim Bichard to lead its 1,000-person strong UK insurance practice. Bichard succeeds Jonathan Howe, who has led...
UK Financial Services Sector Drops Demand for Post-Brexit Passporting January 12, 2017 By Andrew MacAskill and Huw Jones Britain’s finance industry has reluctantly given up on efforts to keep full access to the European Union after Brexit and...
Business Interruption Remains Top Corporate Concern in 2017: Allianz January 12, 2017 Business interruption is a top global corporate risk for the fifth year in a row. But worries about Brexit and...
Social Polarization, Inequality Raise Potential for Risk, Disruption: WEF January 12, 2017 By Alex Morales Rising inequality and social polarization are set to shape world developments for the next decade after contributing to Britain’s decision...
Hamilton Re Names Xuber’s Isaly as SVP, Head of Information Systems January 11, 2017 Hamilton Re, the Bermuda-based platform of Hamilton Insurance Group, announced that Matthew Isaly has been appointed to the newly created...
XL Catlin Launches Environmental Solution in Ireland January 11, 2017 XL Catlin announced the launch of a new environmental insurance solution in Ireland, which is tailored to address the Environmental...
BHSI Enters Canada Marine Market; Chubb’s Rider Tapped as Sr. U/W January 11, 2017 Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced it is introducing inland and ocean marine insurance in Canada and has named Gord...