Insurers Begin to Offer Cryptocurrency Theft Cover, Tackling Risks of Growing Sector February 1, 2018 By Suzanne Barlyn Major global insurers are starting to offer protection against cryptocurrency theft, willing to tackle daunting challenges it brings rather than...
EU Will Not Offer Post-Brexit Passporting for UK Insurers, Banks: Diplomats January 31, 2018 By Jan Strupczewski and Gabriela Baczynska European Union negotiators see no room for discussion with Britain on maintaining “passport” access to EU financial markets for its...
Worldwide Broker Network Names Gambonini as Global P/C Consultant January 31, 2018 The Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) announced the appointment of Antoinette “Toni” Gambonini as global property & casualty consultant. In this...
International Underwriting Association Calls for EU Registry of Cyber Claims Data January 31, 2018 A more coherent, consistent recording of cyber incidents would help the insurance industry better understand the frequency and cost of...
Lloyd’s Market Association to Offer International Courses, Technical Programs January 31, 2018 The Lloyd’s Market Association Academy (LMA Academy) announced that, starting in March, it will begin offering a range of technical...
Munich Re Leads $16.5M Financing for AI, IoT Startup Mnubo January 31, 2018 Munich Re’s HSB Ventures led a $16.5 million venture financing for Mnubo, an Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics and...
UK Insurtech Startup Inzura Raises $1M for International Growth Plans January 31, 2018 Inzura, the London-headquartered insurtech startup, announced the completion of its first major funding round, raising US$1 million to pursue its...
Leaked Analysis Paints Gloomy Post-Brexit Picture for UK: BuzzFeed Report January 30, 2018 Britain’s economy will be worse off after Brexit whether it leaves the EU with a free trade deal, with single...
Sompo International Appoints Marine, Aviation & Energy Leaders in London January 30, 2018 Bermuda-based Sompo International announced that Paul Ashworth has joined the company’s London Market Insurance platform as head of Marine Insurance,...
London Market’s Placing Platform Comes of Age, by Closing Complex Treaty Facility January 30, 2018 The London market’s electronic placing platform was used to close the Aon Client Treaty facility for 2018, marking a milestone...