People Moves: Howden Tiger Taps Byler From Carpenter to Lead US Casualty; Markel Promotes Atkin to Head of Bloodstock for London Markets March 14, 2024 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Howden Tiger and Markel. A summary of these new hires follows...
Chemicals in Plastics Far More Numerous Than Previous Estimates, Report Says March 14, 2024 By Gloria Dickie At least 3,000 more chemicals are in plastics — from food packaging to toys to medical devices — than previously...
Twenty Armed People Board Cargo Ship off Coast of Somalia, Security Firm Says March 14, 2024 By Bhargav Acharya and George Obulutsa Twenty armed people have boarded a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia and have taken control of it, a...
Viewpoint: Insurers, Insureds Must Collaborate to Get Ahead of Social Inflation March 14, 2024 By Tony Rai Executive Summary: Setting up mock jury trials, taking cases to trial and refraining from issuing “hammer” letters to lower-layer insurers...
People Moves: Arch Reinsurance Promotes 3 Senior Leaders: Halgan, Hardy Pickering and Pun; DUAL France Taps Déal From Everest as Managing Director March 13, 2024 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Reinsurance and DUAL France. A summary of these new hires...
Markets/Coverages: QBE Creates UK Healthcare Practice With New Liability Product March 13, 2024 QBE has created a Healthcare practice group and has launched a Healthcare Advantage Liability product. The Healthcare practice group will...
PE Firm Nordic Capital Weighs Sale of Regulatory Tech Firm Regnology: Sources March 13, 2024 By Amy-Jo Crowley Nordic Capital is weighing a sale of German regulatory software firm Regnology, in a deal which could value the business...
Novatae Acquires UK-Based Broker Bretton Woods International March 13, 2024 Novatae Risk Group announced that it acquired the Lloyd’s broker Bretton Woods International (BWI) of London. The transaction is subject...
Update: UK Insurer Direct Line Rejects Ageas’ Sweetened Buyout Proposal March 13, 2024 By Eva Mathews and Carolyn Cohn Britain’s Direct Line said on Wednesday it had rejected a revised 3.17 billion pound ($4.06 billion) takeover bid from Belgian...
UK Is Far From Climate Proof Due to Poor Planning, Officials Say March 13, 2024 By Olivia Rudgard and Laura Millan The UK has failed to prioritize climate adaptation to risks such as floods and heat waves, putting British citizens and...