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Neptune Flood hits 200,000 policies and $250 million in premiums

Reinsurance News

Neptune Flood, a private flood insurance provider in the US, has hit a major milestone with 200,000 policies and $250 million in premiums. This marks a new stage in the company’s efforts to deliver cutting-edge, affordable insurance options...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Reinsurers to maintain healthy pricing and tight T&Cs for another year: Moody’s

Reinsurance News

According to Moody’s, most respondents to its annual survey of global property & casualty reinsurance buyers expect prices to remain stable or increase in 2025, suggesting that reinsurers will maintain healthy pricing and tight terms and...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Register now for Artemis’ ILS Market Outlook 2025 live webinar

Reinsurance News

Our insurance-linked securities (ILS) focused sister publication, Artemis has partnered with Wilmington Trust to host a live webinar on October 31st, 2024, during which four ILS sector experts will discuss the catastrophe bond and broader ILS mark...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

García-Beltrán to lead underwriting for Aviva and Nirvana new European cyber insurance binder

Reinsurance News

Insurance and financial services company Aviva and Nirvana, a media, tech and cyber Managing General Agent (MGA) have announced a new partnership and European cyber insurance binder. Through the multiyear agreement, Nirvana will have the authority...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

New York City’s Biggest Taxi Insurer Is Insolvent, Risking Transit Meltdown

Insurance Journal

In an unassuming white and blue office building in Freeport, a few miles into Nassau County, sits the headquarters of American Transit Insurance Co. The 52-year-old, family-owned firm is hardly a household name, but it’s vital to how New Yorker...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

CFC promotes Philippa Berry to Head of Portfolio Partnerships

Reinsurance News

CFC, an insurance provider specialising in emerging risks and cyber coverage, has announced the promotion of Philippa Berry to the newly created role of Head of Portfolio Partnerships. In this role, Berry will manage reinsurance for CFC’s cyber bu...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Legacy liability venture Sophrosyne Partners launches

Reinsurance News

A new vehicle called Sophrosyne Partners LLC has been launched to provide European and North American corporates with finality solutions, designed to benefit all stakeholders in the liability chain. Sophrosyne has been founded by legacy liability...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

People Moves: Acrisure Re Makes Leadership Changes in London; Dale Enters Int’l Professional Indemni...

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Acrisure Re and Dale Underwriting Partners. A summary of these new hires follows here. Acrisure Re Announces Leadership Changes in International Reinsurance Unit Acrisure Re, the re/i...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

US standalone cyber insurance market could reach $45bn in premium by 2034: CyberCube

Reinsurance News

In a new report based on CyberCube’s cyber risk aggregation tool, Portfolio Manager, mid-range projections suggest that the US standalone cyber insurance market could reach $45 billion in premium by 2034, marking a five-fold increase from today. C...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

PIC concludes £1.3bn buy-in with Coats Group plc

Reinsurance News

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, has completed a £1.3 billion buy-in of the Coats UK Pension Scheme, which covers pensions of 18,042 Scheme members. Coats Group plc is a British multinat...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

The Clear Group expands MGA portfolio with acquisition of Accelerate Underwriting

Reinsurance News

The Clear Group, an insurance broker, has announced its acquisition of Accelerate Underwriting, a specialist in the MGA sector, marking The Clear Group’s fourth MGA acquisition, further strengthening its underwriting services for brokers. Founded...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Norway Seeks to End Climate Injunction Against 3 Oilfields

Insurance Journal

Norway’s government will ask an appeals court on Wednesday to lift injunctions against developing three oil and gas fields, part of a wider effort by Oslo to overturn an earlier verdict invalidating their permits on environmental grounds. A low...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Global reinsurers to maintain stringent T&Cs to limit exposure to secondary perils: Fitch

Reinsurance News

According to analysts at Fitch Ratings, global reinsurers are likely to maintain stringent terms and conditions to limit their exposure to secondary perils “as weather-related losses become increasingly significant and volatile due to climat...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Beazley appoints Swiss Re’s Chris Merl as Country Manager, DACH

Reinsurance News

Specialist insurer Beazley has announced the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Merl as Country Manager for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). In addition to this role, Merl will also serve as Head Partner Engagement, DACH. Based...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Ascend Unveils Direct Bill Automation Solution for Insurance Brokers

Insurance Journal

Introducing the Only Comprehensive Platform for Agency Accounting Operations San Francisco, CA – September 4, 2024 – Ascend, the leading provider of accounting automation software to the insurance industry, is proud to announce the launch...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Tobias Sonndorfer appointed CEO of VIG Re

Reinsurance News

VIG Re, the reinsurance arm of Prague headquartered Vienna Insurance Group, has announced that Tobias Sonndorfer will take over from Johannes Martin Hartmann as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board, effective January 1st, 2025....

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

UK’s Specialist Risk Group Acquires Motor Fleet MGA Capulus

Insurance Journal

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of Capulus, a specialist motor fleet managing general agent (MGA). Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Wales, Capulus’ team o...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Clear Group Acquires UK MGA Specialist, Accelerate Underwriting

Insurance Journal

The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced the acquisition of the managing general agency, Accelerate Underwriting. Financial terms of the deal, which is its fourth involving an MGA, were not disclosed. Established in 2...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Clear Group Acquires UK MGA Accelerate Underwriting

Insurance Journal

The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced the acquisition of the managing general agency, Accelerate Underwriting. Financial terms of the deal, which is its fourth involving an MGA, were not disclosed. Established in 2...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Acrisure Re strengthens international division with new leadership appointments

Reinsurance News

Acrisure Re, the re/insurance division of Acrisure, has made leadership changes within its international reinsurance division, appointing David Sowrey as Managing Director and Nigel Dane as Chairman of Acrisure Re’s International Treaty business....

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

SiriusPoint partners with travel insurtech Gigasure

Reinsurance News

Global specialty re/insurer SiriusPoint has announced a new strategic partnership with travel insurtech Gigasure, which offers customisable insurance policies for travellers and backpackers. Policies will be underwritten by SiriusPoint, who become...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Jonathan Stephenson to lead Brit in Bermuda as Head of Office

Reinsurance News

Brit Ltd has appointed Jonathan Stephenson as Head of Office, Bermuda, subject to approval by the BMA and the Department of Immigration. As Head of Office in Bermuda, Stephenson will drive the planned expansion of Brit Re across property, casualty...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Markel appoints Rhys O’Neill as Senior Underwriter, Marine & Energy Liability, Intl. Specialty

Reinsurance News

Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group, has appointed Rhys O’Neill as Senior Underwriter, Marine & Energy Liability, International Specialty, with immediate effect. He will be based in London and report to Grant Smith, Director o...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

People Moves: Resilience Names Jones to Lead Engineering and Gittler Global Head of Claims; USG Hire...

Insurance Journal

Resilience, headquartered in New York, named Rebecca Jones as senior vice president of engineering and Jeremy Gittler as global head of claims. Jones takes over leadership responsibilities for the company’s engineering team and software deliver...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Risks Too Big for Insurers Just Fed a $200 Billion Market Boom in Captives

Insurance Journal

As the market for in-house insurance surpasses a record $200 billion, the underlying reasons for that boom show how a hotter, less stable planet is redrawing the risk map for corporations. Captive insurance, where companies create their own coverage...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Stephan Geis appointed Managing Director for Germany, HDI Global

Reinsurance News

Industrial insurer HDI Global SE, part of the Talanx Group, has announced the appointment of Stephan Geis as the new Managing Director for Germany, effective November 1, 2024. In the role, he will report to Dr Barbara Klimaszewski-Blettner, member...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Aviva Says India Unit ‘Engaging’ With Authorities Over Tax Investigation

Insurance Journal

British insurer Aviva said on Saturday its India unit is “actively engaging” with local authorities in connection with alleged tax evasion practices. Reuters reported on Friday that an Indian tax agency has found that Aviva India breached...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Polish Insurer PZU Needs Strategy for Ownership of Stakes in 2 Banks, Minister Says

Insurance Journal

Poland’s biggest insurer PZU needs a strategy to tackle its ownership of stakes in two banks, which is complicating its valuation, the state assets minister said. Globally, insurers are focusing on core business and are spinning off banking ope...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Viewpoint: It’s Election Season! Regulating Political Speech in the Workplace

Insurance Journal

With less than three months to go until the general election, politics seem to be a hot topic for discussion these days! However, today’s political climate is more divisive than ever, and there are many reasons why you may not …

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

SEC’s WhatsApp Probe Expands as Rating Agencies Hit With Fines

Insurance Journal

Moody’s Corp., S&P Global Inc. and Fitch Ratings Inc. will pay a combined $48 million over allegations that the credit-rating companies failed to keep proper electronic communications — the latest fallout from US regulators’ so-called...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

NCCI Calls For Tiny Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease for Florida After New Doctor Fees

Insurance Journal

Annual workers’ compensation rate cuts in the double digits have become routine in almost every U.S. state in recent years. That trend may have now come to an end in Florida, where the National Council on Compensation Insurance is recommending...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Natural Disasters to Cause $151 Billion in Annual Insurer Losses

Insurance Journal

Urban expansion, property exposure and climate change could fuel a 40% increase in annual natural-catastrophe losses for the global insurance industry, according to a new report. The annual loss could rise to $151 billion from the average annual loss...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Insurers Say Honda and Local Dealer Should Pay for Damages Caused by Car Fire

Insurance Journal

Three insurers that paid more than $1 million in auto and property damage claims to a New York couple and their homeowners association are attempting to recover the payments from the giant car maker and local dealership. The claims stemmed …

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

People Moves: Liberty Names Dyer VP and Producer in California

Insurance Journal

The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers named Pierce Dyer vice president and producer. Dyer is based in Seattle and operates from the Woodland Hills, California office. As the fourth generation of Dyers in the insurance industry, Dyer’s family le...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

University Student Sues Sorority and Landlord Over Fall From Window

Insurance Journal

A Northeastern University student and her parents are suing a sorority, its chapter president and a landlord after the student fell from a window and suffered critical injuries at a party. Sarah Cox, then a junior at the university in …

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Schrager Hampson Aviation Acquires Northeast Aviation & Marine of New York

Insurance Journal

Massachusetts-based Schrager Hampson Aviation Insurance Group reports it has acquired Northeast Aviation & Marine Insurance Brokers of Schenectady, New York. Northeast Aviation & Marine handles aviation including international cargo, warehous...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Judge Agrees to Ask State Supreme Court About Barriers to $4B Hawaii Wildfire Settlement

Insurance Journal

The Hawaii Supreme Court will be asked to weigh in on an issue that threatens to thwart a $4 billion settlement in last year’s devastating Maui wildfires. Judge Peter Cahill on Maui agreed to ask the state high court questions …

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Judge to Ask Hawaii Supreme Court About Barriers to $4B Wildfire Settlement

Insurance Journal

The Hawaii Supreme Court will be asked to weigh in on an issue that threatens to thwart a $4 billion settlement in last year’s devastating Maui wildfires. Judge Peter Cahill on Maui agreed to ask the state high court questions …

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

California Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Ban Deepfakes, Protect Workers and Regulate AI

Insurance Journal

California lawmakers approved a host of proposals aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat deepfakes and protect workers from exploitation by the rapidly evolving technology. The California Legislature, which is controlled by D...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

California Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Ban Deepfakes, Regulate AI

Insurance Journal

California lawmakers approved a host of proposals aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat deepfakes and protect workers from exploitation by the rapidly evolving technology. The California Legislature, which is controlled by D...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Aviva could face $11m penalty for alleged tax evasion in India

Reinsurance News

An Indian tax agency has discovered that British insurer Aviva violated local regulations capping commissions to sales agents by using fake invoices and clandestine cash payments between 2017 and 2023. According to a tax notice issued in early Aug...

Posted: Sep 04, 2024

Main Street America Insurance Exits Personal Lines

Carrier Management

Main Street America Insurance Exits Personal Lines Main Street America Insurance sai...

Posted: Sep 03, 2024

iPipeline Names Joe Yurich Chief Revenue Officer

IIR

Yurich is charged with aligning key business functions to create a unified approach that maximizes revenue and solidifies iPipeline’s strong market position.

Posted: Sep 03, 2024

Sun Life Malaysia Adopts Munich Re Automation Solutions’ ALLFINANZ SPARK

IIR

The SaaS-based automated underwriting platform and analytics digital service will help the insurer realize instant underwriting decisions, improve cycle times, and enhance customer experience.

Posted: Sep 03, 2024