Duperreault, Reardon and Deutsch Lead Hamilton Re into the ‘Data Analytics’ Future September 22, 2014 By Charles E. Boyle If you’re going to successfully operate a relatively new reinsurance company in these troubled times, you better know what you’re...
Willis Re Strengthens Turkish Expertise with Gras Savoye Agreement September 22, 2014 Willis Re announced that it has strengthened its expertise in the Turkish market by entering into an agreement with Gras...
Swiss Re’s Chief Economist Analyzes a Difficult Reinsurance Market September 22, 2014 By Charles E. Boyle Over the past 13 years Swiss Re’s Chief Economist, Kurt Karl has been through a succession of reinsurance market ups...
Investigators at Loss to Explain Air Algerie Crash in Mali September 22, 2014 Investigators probing the crash of an Air Algerie jet in July that killed everyone on board say they have no...
Aviva Sells Spanish Venture Stake after Tribunal OK’s Deal September 19, 2014 British insurer Aviva is selling its stake in joint venture CxG Aviva for €287 million ($369 million) to venture partner...
Willis Launches Medical Plans for Expat Employees September 19, 2014 Willis Employee Benefits Limited, part of Willis Group Holdings plc, has partnered with Now Health International and Healix International to...
Competitive Pressures Mount for Reinsurers September 19, 2014 By Jonathan Gould Reinsurers are being squeezed by price competition and subdued demand from insurers for their products, and traditional mergers may not...
Litmus Analysis’ Shipperlee Explains Current Re/Insurance Ratings September 19, 2014 By Charles E. Boyle As the former head of A.M. Best in London, and a senior executive with Standard & Poor’s, Litmus Analysis Senior...
Swiss Re Eyes Specialty Lines to Counter Reinsurance Slump September 18, 2014 By Carolyn Bandel Swiss Re Ltd., the world’s No. 2 reinsurer, is cutting back on catastrophe coverage and moving into new lines of...
Swett & Crawford Expands Energy Practice Group September 18, 2014 Swett & Crawford, headquartered in Atlanta, has formed a partnership with JH Blades, which will expand the capabilities offered by...