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Howden announces new Chair
Appointment intended to strengthen leadership team.
Travelers issues preliminary Q2 results
Company states that Coronavirus crisis had only ‘modest impact’ on results.
Arch reports Q2 casualty cat losses of up to $225m
Between $170m and $180m in Q2 COVID-19 claims losses.
Protecdiv creates P&C relationship with BMS
Deal continues Protecdiv’s push for strategic partnerships.
Beach expands new transportation team
Experienced executive joins division to develop portfolio.
S&P sounds warning on second wave capital losses
While insurers' ratings have proved resilient in the first half of the year, S&P warns further capital erosion may be to come.
Pen extends capacity deal with CNA Hardy
Will provide 100% capacity for up to £50m in premiums through until 2024 for Pen’s construction business.
Coverys appoints new underwriter to Syndicate 1975
New underwriter Fang will concentrate on North America MPL business.
Hiscox partners with InsurTech on liability cat risk models
For use within the insurer’s London Market casualty business.
Comments
Thriving in a tough environment
The MGU business model is agile enough to continue growing while others struggle, according to Brad Emmons, President & CEO of Orchid Underwriters.
Be strong. Be fair. Be creative.
Reactions’ Editor-in-Chief on why right now, a little mercy can go a long way.
Small business, big exposure
Ransomware attacks: A million-dollar threat for SMEs.
Editor's comment: IAUSA is a game-changer
Reactions editor Shawn Moynihan looks at how the Insurance Apprenticeship USA scheme could boost recruitment issues.
ESG: The hidden D&O/E&O risk
Ascot’s Kenny Li talks about what can happen when asset managers invest outside their mandate.
Editor's comment: What’s good for the Beatle …
Why Bermuda remains inspiring for Reactions’ Editor-in-Chief.
Editor's comment: What does the future have in store?
Reaction's editor Andrew Putwain reflects on his experiences in the market thus far.
Editor's comment: GDPR: which insurer will be whacked first?
Financial institutions are in a tizzy regarding the EU's General Data Protection Regulation due to its steep fines and extensive requirements- who will be the first insurers to feel the sting?
Editor's comment: What could have been...
Reactions editor Christopher Munro considers what might have been with England at the World Cup and Bermuda's role in the re/insurance industry.
Interviews
Asset class spotlight: fixed income
DWS executives weigh in on how investment strategies have adapted in a highly volatile period.
Adapting to investment shock
Allianz UK CIO Ying Ye discusses where several long-term opportunities may lie.
Talking cyber and mindful mitigation
AIG’s Greg Vernaci on cyber liability pricing, affirming coverage and why ransomware needs to be considered a top threat by all organisations.
Inefficiencies need not be endemic of Lloyd's - Victor
New syndicate 2288 will be about “trying to reinvent insurance for the modern age,” says Victor International’s president.
When is a Hippo a unicorn?
A look at the homeowners InsurTech’s latest plans, which include expanding its footprint with a bit of assistance.
Q&A: Asset adaptation - the way forward
Insurers are adapting their investment portfolios to enhance returns, optimise capital and improve overall resilience, according to Moiz Khan, Investment Strategist at Aviva Investors.
Insurance investments: Surviving the storm
Insurers will be watching their portfolios carefully as the COVID-19 crisis continues.
Saying ‘Hello’ in LatAm
Industry veteran Manuel Almenara discusses Hello ZUM, an InsurTech solution designed as a distribution facilitation tool.
Munich Re betting on Lloyd’s ‘return to innovation’
Munich Re’s Dominick Hoare discusses with Mark Richardson the firm's Syndicate in a Box strategy.
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