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Complex sanctions can hit business

As New York's finance regulator sets his sights on reinsurance firms that are allegedly breaking US laws in relation to Iran, there is a growing recognition of what a minefield this area is becoming for global reinsurers.   10 July 2013

Insurance

Lloyd’s secures landmark reinsurance cover for Central Fund

Specialist insurance and reinsurance marketplace Lloyd's of London has secured a landmark £650 million reinsurance cover for its Central Fund, which supports sustainable and profitable long-term market growth.   17 June 2021

Insurance

Insurtech: the driving force in M&A

Technology will become a key feature on the growth agenda in the coming year as re/insurers seek out insurtech providers that can deliver a competitive advantage. In turn, this will also drive M&A strategies and activities, say executives from Clyde & Co in a panel discussion.   26 April 2021

Insurance

Beazley leader joins Zurich-backed cyber insurtech to drive growth strategy

The firm has added Zurich and Munich Re’s HSB as new insurance providers.   22 February 2022

Insurance

Navigate the complexities of underwriting commercial lines

An event exploring how insurers can use innovation to gain a competitive advantage in their commercial lines.   20 April 2023

Insurance

Reinsurers grapple with ‘new world disorder’

There is a strong push back against globalisation in some parts of the world, which creates challenges for reinsurers—but also potential opportunities in the future.   1 November 2017

Insurance

SIRC takes ‘painful decision’ to cancel physical conference for second year in a row

The organisers have cited ‘highly transmissible Delta-variant strain’ as reason for the change in plan.   29 September 2021

Insurance

Allianz partners with insurtech Wrisk to modernise motor insurance

Insurer Allianz has entered into a strategic motor insurance agreement with insurtech startup Wrisk, which is backed by firms like Munich Re, Hiscox and QIC.   26 June 2019

Insurance

Ergo acquires Singapore insurer for €66m

Ergo, the primary insurance arm of reinsurer Munich Re, will buy property/casualty insurer SHC Insurance for €66 million, extending its presence in South East Asia.   20 June 2014

Reinsurance

Pressure from the West

An influx of new capacity into the industry is nothing new—but this particular wave could force some reinsurers to change course, says Torsten Jeworrek, chairman of the reinsurance committee at Munich Re.   1 September 2013

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