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Re/insurers should better manage results volatility caused by FX

An increase in foreign exchange volatility in the second quarter of 2016, enhanced further by the surprising result of the UK’s EU referendum vote, has distorted the performance of re/insurance companies during the period. Making more use of hedging for foreign exchange risk could ease such distorting effects from companies’ profit and loss accounts, experts claim.   26 August 2016

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

Marsh launches Japanese aircraft finance insurance consortium with Sompo

Broker Marsh has developed a Japanese aircraft finance insurance consortium (AFIC) in collaboration with Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance and Sompo International.   26 June 2019

Insurance

R&Q appoints KPMG exec chief restructuring officer

Randall & Quilter Investments Holdings, the non-life legacy insurance investor and capacity provider of US and European programme business, has hired Mike Walker, a former partner and the global head of insurance restructuring at KPMG.   2 October 2019

Insurance

Insurtech VC firm IA Capital Group raises $150m

Insurtech-focused venture capital firm IA Capital Group has raised $150 million across its three funds focusing on property/casualty, life/annuity/retirement, and later-stage fintech opportunities.   3 April 2019

Insurance

Swiss Re and SCOR outlooks changed to 'negative' due to COVID-19 impact

S&P says Swiss Re's underwriting performance is deteriorating, while Moody's believe SCOR is more vulnerable than other peers to COVID-19 mortality claims.   11 May 2020

Insurance

Hamilton Re co-founder departs

Claude Lefebvre, chief underwriting officer, partnerships & casualty reinsurance at Hamilton Re and co-founder of the company is leaving the firm “to pursue other interests,” according to a company statement.   23 March 2018

Insurance

Allianz AGCS parts ways with regional leaders in management reboot

The company has hired senior Munich Re, AXA XL leaders to strengthen the global approach at AGCS.   19 June 2020

Insurance

Collinson appoints new head of insurance

He will lead the insurance strategy, developing travel and health propositions   14 November 2019

Insurance

Energy and marine underwriters to be impacted by EU Turkey sanctions

‘They must ensure sanctions exclusions in place and fit for purpose’.   14 November 2019

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