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Lloyd’s insurer Blenheim lands £80m investment from Alchemy
Alchemy will take a 'substantial' stake in the group alongside the staff and Nephila.
Hannover Re US and Somerset Re unveil CEO transition
The companies expect the move to result in a further expansion of their collaboration in the life and annuity market.
Liberty Mutual appoints North America global risk exec
The appointee will lead field operations for its commercial insurance operation as president.
Third Point Re-backed new underwriter Arcadian launches in Bermuda
Third Point Re will own a minority stake, and provide insurance paper and capacity to the MGA.
Generali appoints new head of underwriting in Asia
The appointee has previously worked at Oman Insurance Company and Zurich Insurance Group.
Brit's Lloyd’s syndicate Ki attracts $500m backing from Blackstone and Fairfax
The capital commitment will fund Ki’s expansion as it launches in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Rating agencies react to UK BI ruling on COVID-19 claims
While the judgment brings greater clarity, uncertainty remains around the volume and severity of valid claims.
Beazley swoops on Swiss Re, Zurich in Asia Pacific growth push
The insurer has made four new appointments to boost its specialty lines and M&A capabilities in the region.
Ryan Specialty appoints new president of RT Binding Authority
The exec joined RT Specialty with the acquisition of Atlantic Specialty Lines where he was the chief operating officer.
Xceedance unveils three new US catastrophe models
Xceedance and Oasis LMF to offer on-demand exposure analysis for US earthquake, flood, and hurricane perils.
AXIS makes senior casualty hires from GenRe and Hallmark
The new hires will help support the growth of AXIS's excess casualty business in the US.
AM Best updates Third Point Re status post Sirius merger deal
Rating agency says the merger will enhance Third Point Re’s market profile, add scale and business diversification.
Re/insurance M&A will remain an attractive strategy post pandemic: Clyde & Co
The stage is set for re/insurance transactions to make a comeback in 2021.
More exclusions are not the answer to managing emerging risks: Praedicat
Praedicat’s Reville makes the case for more disciplined underwriting instead.
Rate hikes are positive only if they are adequate for the underlying risk: Volante CEO
Despite challenges, the industry is facing a broad horizon of opportunity.
COVID-19 kicks re/insurance into the digital era: Pro
It is a huge opportunity for insurtechs to disrupt the market.
Managed services in higher demand since COVID-19: Xceedance
While the industry should expect upheaval and change, it will adapt, and thrive over time.
Global supply chain changes yield new opportunities: sigma
Study says enhanced digital capabilities will be key for understanding the data.
Property reinsurers hit by ‘Groundhog Day’ of weather-related risks: Beazley
The reinsurance industry spends too much time ‘looking in the rear-view mirror’ on pricing.
McKenzie Intelligence Services eyes growth in the US and Australasia
It has opened a sales office in the US to expand its presence on the ground.
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