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Insurance

Brexit distraction slows Lloyd's expansion into emerging markets

Uncertainties around Brexit mean Lloyd’s focus is on retaining its foothold in Europe – at the detriment of seeking further growth in emerging markets, the market’s chief financial officer has said.   21 March 2018

Insurance

THB names director for Africa expansion

Specialist re/insurance broker THB has appointed Rodrigo Botelho as director of its European division, effective October 1, to expand in Africa.   31 July 2017

Insurance

Beazley launches offer for hard to place US professional and management liability risks

Lloyd’s specialist insurer Beazley has introduced a product seeking to quote any US management, professional, cyber and healthcare liability risks that can be legally underwritten, provided that no other London insurer offers terms.   4 April 2017

Insurance

Boeing 737 Max software fix confirmed as Munich Re assesses exposure

As US aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced software upgrades to its 737 Max planes, it remained unclear how far this fix could mitigate the potential losses for the global insurance industry.   28 March 2019

Insurance

European insurers may face higher cost of capital due to IFRS 17

The new international accounting standard for insurance contracts from 2021, IFRS 17, could temporarily increase the cost of capital for European insurers, Fitch Ratings said in a Jan. 26 note.   29 January 2018

Insurance

Beazley poaches Chubb financial lines head in Singapore

Specialist insurer Beazley has appointed Nicholas Tey as financial lines regional manager for Asia.   25 July 2017

Insurance

Beach hires RenRe exec for casualty reinsurance

Re/insurance broker Beach has appointed Julian Goldberg as senior vice president, based in its London office.   25 July 2017

Alternative Risk Transfer

PartnerRe strikes £725m reinsurance deal with PIC

Bermudian PartnerRe has revealed a £725 million longevity reinsurance agreement with UK-based specialist insurer Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC).   23 January 2018

Insurance

PartnerRe sells New York unit to Employers

Bermuda-based PartnerRe is selling its New York-based multi-property and casualty reinsurance unit to Nevada-based Employers Holdings, according to an SEC filing.   17 August 2017

Insurance

Prudential hires head of product for annuities business

Prudential Annuities, a business unit of Prudential Financial, has appointed Dianne Bogoian as senior vice president and head of product, responsible for product development and management.   22 May 2017

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