Munich Re Weighs Whether to Set Long-Term Profit Target of $3.3 Billion: Source January 23, 2020 By Stephan Kahl Munich Re is considering whether to set itself a long-term net income target of 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) a...
New York Governor Lays out Aggressive Climate Change Plan January 9, 2020 By Don Jergler New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing an aggressive climate change-fighting campaign for his state that includes a $3-billion bond...
Natural Catastrophes Cost $150B in 2019, with Insurers Paying $52B: Munich Re January 8, 2020 By L.S. Howard Natural catastrophes caused overall losses of US$150 billion during 2019, including insured losses of about US$52 billion, which matches the...
Reinsurers Look at Cyber’s Massive Growth Possibilities-With Caution October 22, 2019 By L.S. Howard Reinsurers are aware they must constantly invent new solutions in order to stay relevant for their clients. Yet, they admit...
Insurtech FRISS and Munich Re Extend Partnership to Support Insurers Fighting Fraud October 8, 2019 FRISS, the insurtech provider of AI-powered anti-fraud solutions for the P&C insurance industry, has extended its partnership with Munich Re...
Munich Re Syndicate Labuan Promotes Ng to General Manager and Principle Officer September 27, 2019 James Ng has been promoted to general manager and principle officer for Munich Re Syndicate Labuan Ltd. (MRSLab). Based in...
Insurers to Offer up to $5B in Capacity to Hike Developing Nations’ Climate Resilience September 25, 2019 By Katherine Chiglinsky Insurers are partnering with the United Nations and other public groups to help the poorest countries bounce back from natural...
Aviation Industry Braces for Double-Digit Premium Hikes After 737 MAX Groundings September 20, 2019 By Allison Lampert and Suzanne Barlyn The aviation industry is bracing for double-digit insurance premium hikes for the first time in about 15 years, as insurers...
Re/insurers Rethink Climate Change Risks as Losses Grow from Wildfires, Floods, Hail September 20, 2019 By Lena Masri By the time David Kaisel got back from selling his flour at a farmers’ market, a wildfire in California’s Capay...
AXA Liabilities Managers Buys Non-Life Legacy Portfolio of Munich Re Malaysia September 20, 2019 AXA Liabilities Managers announced it has completed the acquisition of the non-life legacy portfolio of Munich Re Malaysia (a branch...