Insurance needs to innovate to close poverty trapThe growing role of insurance in enhancing the ability of millions of people around the world to afford medical care has been highlighted on a new report from Swiss Re’s research arm.
Capital waiting to pounce on post-event opportunitiesWhile great uncertainty remains about the Irma insured loss picture, what is less in doubt is that capital is waiting in the wings if they spot post-event opportunities.
R&Q accredited in California licence boostThe desire of reinsurers to get closer to the client and the mushrooming of MGAs is leading to an increased demand for program writers. Reinsurance talks to Todd Campbell and Ken Randall…
“Simplified” R&Q in bullish 2017 trading statement R&Q’s share price may be given a fillip when trading on the London Stock Exchange opens later this morning following a notably upbeat trading statement that gives a strong hint that 2017 full year expectations will be surpassed.
NOAA raises tropical storm and hurricane forecast for 2017Conditions in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea indicate 2017 could be an “extremely active season” for tropical storms and hurricanes, said NOAA on Wednesday.
GIC Re files for IPO while M&A is set to continueGeneral Insurance Corp of India has filed for an initial public offering which bankers have said could raise more than $1 billion, as part of the government’s plans to list five non-life insurers in which it holds stakes.
Allianz in £1bn “partnership” with UK insurer LV=The third largest UK personal lines insurer was formed this morning following a tie-up between Allianz Group and the Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society (LV=).
Swiss Re highlights underwriting discipline as H1 profits fallSwiss Re CEO Christian Mumenthaler says the reinsurance powerhouse is confident about the long-term despite a fall in half year profits today (4 August).
Swiss Re highlights underwriting discipline as H1 profits fallSwiss Re CEO Christian Mumenthaler says the reinsurance powerhouse is confident about the long-term despite a fall in half year profits today (4 August).
Momentum building says WTW CEO as results remain staticWillis Towers Watson CEO John Haley (pic) said the firm was building momentum as it delivered a flat level of revenues in the second quarter of the year.
AIG please analysts and investors with second quarter earningsAmerican International Group posted above expected results for the second quarter of the year, and saw its stock rise by 2.4% in the after-hours trade on Wednesday following the results announcement.
AIG please analysts and investors with second quarter earningsAmerican International Group posted above expected results for the second quarter of the year, and saw its stock rise by 2.4% in the after-hours trade on Wednesday following the results announcement.
Momentum building says WTW CEO as results remain staticWillis Towers Watson CEO John Haley said the firm was building momentum as it delivered a flat level of revenues in the second quarter of the year.
Interims see positive news for ScorScor chairman and CEO Denis Kessler hailed the firm’s performance as it posted a 10% growth in gross written premiums for the second quarter of the year.
Guy Carpenter announces Asia Pacific senior leadership teamGuy Carpenter has announced two major appointments to lead its drive in Asia.
CII names Lloyd's CEO as new presidentLloyd’s CEO, Inga Beale, has been announced as the 121st president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) at the professional body’s Annual General Meeting held in London today.
CII names Lloyd's CEO as new presidentLloyd’s CEO, Inga Beale, has been announced as the 121st president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) at the professional body’s Annual General Meeting held in London today.
Novae CEO tells shareholders to look to dividend of Axis dealNovae Group plc CEO Matthew Fosh has said the company’s interims need to be taken in context as they posted a £14 million pre-tax loss for the first half of the year.
Novae CEO tells shareholders to look to dividend of Axis dealNovae Group plc CEO Matthew Fosh has said the company’s interims need to be taken in context as they posted a £14 million pre-tax loss for the first half of the year.
Senate demands answers on Trump adviser's role in AIG SIFI decisionOne of US President Donald Trump’s key advisers is the subject of an enquiry by the US Senate over his influence on a key decision on the status of US Insurance group AIG.