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26 07, 2016

Pen Underwriting Names Scott as Head of Cyber Liability, Driving Cyber Growth

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Pen Underwriting announced that Adrian Scott has been appointed to the newly created role of head of Cyber Liability. Scott takes responsibility for enhancing Pen Underwriting’s capabilities in cyber risk management and insurance, building a dedicated team of sector specialists …

26 07, 2016

Everest Re Group Reports Q2 Net Income of $155.7M vs. $209.1M in Q2 2015

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Bermuda-based Everest Re Group Ltd. reported second quarter 2016 net income of $155.7 million, or $3.67 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $209.1 million, or $4.68 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2015. After-tax …

26 07, 2016

Catalina to Buy Hartford Financial Products & Downlands Liability Management

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Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd. announced its wholly owned subsidiary Catalina Holdings UK Ltd. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hartford Financial Products International Ltd. (HFPI) and Downlands Liability Management Ltd. (DLM) from subsidiaries of The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. …

20 07, 2016

June Storms in Canada Cost Insurers More Than C$34 Million  

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The storms that hit Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario in Canada on June 24 and 25 caused more than C$34 million ($25.9 million) in insured damage, according to estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).* Wind, flash floods and hail hit several areas, resulting in nearly 3,500 insurance …

21 07, 2016

BHSI Launches Cyber Liability Cover in Australia; Osgood to Lead Product Line

By | July 21st, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on BHSI Launches Cyber Liability Cover in Australia; Osgood to Lead Product Line

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI) announced it has introduced cyber liability insurance in Australia and named Emma Osgood as head of Cyber Liability in the region. BHSI is focusing on the mid-to-large-tier market segment and will tailor solutions for …

20 07, 2016

Internet of Things Is Industry Disruptor that Could Benefit Innovators: Efma Report

By | July 20th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on Internet of Things Is Industry Disruptor that Could Benefit Innovators: Efma Report

The steady advance of the internet of things (IoT) presents a huge number of opportunities for insurers – as well as threats, according to a digest published by Efma*. The rise in connected homes, connected cars and the use of …

20 07, 2016

Motor Insurers Need to Adapt to Ward Off Competition from Car Manufacturers

By | July 20th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on Motor Insurers Need to Adapt to Ward Off Competition from Car Manufacturers

  As internet-connected and, eventually, driverless vehicles roll off production lines, traditional motor insurers need to adapt to ward off competition from car manufacturers. Insurers have struggled for years to make a profit from motor insurance due to intense competition …

20 07, 2016

PIMCO Appoints Man Group’s Chief, Roman, as New CEO

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Pacific Investment Management Co. named Emmanuel “Manny” Roman as its next chief executive officer, replacing Douglas Hodge, who presided over a tumultuous time that included the departure of Bill Gross and a plunge in assets at the firm. Roman, 52, …

20 07, 2016

Suit Seeks to Force UK PM to Consult Parliament Before Initiating Britain’s EU Exit

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A lawsuit seeking to force Prime Minister Theresa May to consult parliament before beginning Britain’s exit from the European Union will be taken “very seriously” and may reach the Supreme Court by December, Judge Brian Leveson said. “The court takes …

19 07, 2016

Takata Engineers ‘Manipulated’ Results of Air-Bag Inflator Tests: Honda Audit

By | July 19th, 2016|Recent Articles|Comments Off on Takata Engineers ‘Manipulated’ Results of Air-Bag Inflator Tests: Honda Audit

Takata Corp., the air-bag supplier behind the industry’s largest ever recall, routinely manipulated results of air-bag inflator tests reported to Honda Motor Co., according to an ongoing audit commissioned by the parts maker and its biggest customer. Takata engineers removed …