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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 …

15 06, 2016

Persistent Soft Market Begins to Hit Reinsurer Stock Prices: A.M. Best

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While global reinsurers are continuing to withstand challenging market conditions, their stock prices, on average, are starting to take a hit as a result of the persistent soft market and its negative effect on top line growth, according to a …

15 06, 2016

Persistent Soft Market Begins to Hit Reinsurer Stock Prices: A.M. Best

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While global reinsurers are continuing to withstand challenging market conditions, their stock prices, on average, are starting to take a hit as a result of the persistent soft market and its negative effect on top line growth, according to a …

15 06, 2016

Brexit Would Threaten UK’s Access to EU via Single Passport: Officials

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Britain’s partners are stepping up warnings that if it votes next week to leave the European Union, banks and financial firms based in London could lose their money-spinning EU “passports.” The City of London vies with New York as the …