Natural catastrophes cause $27 billion in insured losses in first half
Overall, losses from natural catastrophes in the first half of 2016 totaled $70 billion, according to statistics from Munich Re.
View ArticleAllianz sees cyber premiums as fire insurance of 21st century
(Reuters) — The growing threat of hacking and a duty to protect data more stringently will accelerate demand for cyber insurance in Europe, insurer Allianz S.E.
View ArticleCompetition, catastrophes pressure publicly traded reinsurers: Analysis
Persistent competition among the largest publicly traded reinsurers suppressed organic premium growth during the first quarter, A.M. Best Co. Inc. said Wednesday.
View ArticleMunich Re executives promoted
Munich Reinsurance America Inc. said Tuesday that it had appointed Stephen Hochburger and Paul Ludwig as senior vice presidents and client executives for the Reinsurance Division.
View ArticlePandemic risks have life insurers weighing options
Life insurers are anticipating a surge in the number of epidemics and pandemics in the next decade, but it's unclear if their rates will rise in response.
View ArticleLondon market underwriters group bolsters board
Six London insurance market executives have been elected to the board of the International Underwriting Association, the London-based IUA announced Tuesday.
View ArticleNatural catastrophes cause $27 billion in insured losses in first half
Overall, losses from natural catastrophes in the first half of 2016 totaled $70 billion, according to statistics from Munich Re.
View ArticleAllianz sees cyber premiums as fire insurance of 21st century
(Reuters) — The growing threat of hacking and a duty to protect data more stringently will accelerate demand for cyber insurance in Europe, insurer Allianz S.E.
View ArticleGlobal insurers get set for Brazil Olympics risks
About $1 billion of insurance is in place to protect athletes, organizers, sponsors and broadcasters at the 2016 Olympic Games.
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