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16 06, 2016

AIG Weighs Moving Its European Hub from London if ‘Brexit’ Triumphs

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American International Group Inc. will consider establishing an operations center within the European Union if the U.K. votes to leave the political bloc, according to Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock. “If a Brexit occurs, I suspect we will need a …

16 06, 2016

PaCRe Exit Eased Tax Scrutiny on Offshore Reinsurers: Third Point Re CEO

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Dan Loeb’s Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. said scrutiny of the industry’s offshore tax advantage has lessened after hedge fund manager John Paulson closed a venture that stood out as an ” outlier” for its aggressive use of strategies that were …

16 06, 2016

Investigators Find Main Wreckage Sites of Crashed EgyptAir Flight 804

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Investigators found the main wreckage sites of EgyptAir Flight 804, which crashed last month over the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board. A search team provided images of the Airbus Group SE A320 jetliner’s remains to authorities, Egypt’s Ministry …

16 06, 2016

BHSI Opens German Office, Fills Key Roles in Northern Europe

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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. (BHSI) in coordination with its affiliate Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL), announced it has opened an office in Düsseldorf, Germany, and filled key executive roles in Northern Europe. “We are laying the foundation to …

17 06, 2016

Swiss Re Hikes Corporate Debt Holdings, Cuts Risky Government Bonds

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The European Central Bank has turned government bonds into one of the riskiest asset classes, prompting Swiss Re AG to move more of its investments into corporate debt, according to the reinsurer’s chief investment officer. “If you’re looking for a …

16 06, 2016

Ironshore’s Pembroke Agency Partners with Old Mutual for Africa Risks

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Ironshore’s Pembroke Managing Agency Ltd. has entered into a management agreement with Old Mutual Group to underwrite select specialty lines for African risks. Pembroke’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 4000 partners with Old Mutual Specialty Insurance, to offer coverage for multiple property, casualty …

15 06, 2016

Allianz Expects Blockchain Tech to Expedite Cat Bond Deals

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German insurer Allianz expects the technology underpinning virtual currency bitcoin to encourage trading in catastrophe bonds, which transfer the risk of natural disasters such as hurricanes to investors. “Cat bond” payments between insurers and investors can take weeks or even …

15 06, 2016

Allianz Expects Blockchain Tech to Expedite Cat Bond Deals

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German insurer Allianz expects the technology underpinning virtual currency bitcoin to encourage trading in catastrophe bonds, which transfer the risk of natural disasters such as hurricanes to investors. “Cat bond” payments between insurers and investors can take weeks or even …

15 06, 2016

Tokio Marine Covers Geothermal Power Firms from Hot Springs Risk

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Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. has begun offering a type of insurance intended to ease the concern of hot springs operators about the impact of new geothermal power stations. Developers of geothermal power projects can now buy an …

15 06, 2016

Tokio Marine Covers Geothermal Power Firms from Hot Springs Risk

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Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. has begun offering a type of insurance intended to ease the concern of hot springs operators about the impact of new geothermal power stations. Developers of geothermal power projects can now buy an …