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Insurance

Nat cat claims at $21bn in H1

Insured losses from natural disasters in the first half of 2018 are estimated at $21 billion, 40 percent lower than the 10-year average of $35 billion, according to Aon’s Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half of 2018 report.   25 July 2018

News

Global cyber attacks underinsured to tune of $166bn, finds report

A severe global ransomware attack could cost as much as $193bn and affect more than 600,000 businesses worldwide, yet only 14 percent of this cost is insured, research has revealed.   30 January 2019

Alternative Risk Transfer

Beazley sponsors first $100m 144A cat bond via Lloyd’s London Bridge

The bond provides multi-year, indemnity reinsurance protection for named storm and earthquakes.   8 January 2024

Insurance

Lloyd's Channel Syndicate poaches active underwriter from Brit

Channel Syndicate 2015 at Lloyd’s has hired active underwriter Nick Forti from Brit syndicate 2988 as the company is looking to expand its London market profile as a specialist insurer.   8 February 2019

Insurance

Exec rejoins Aon’s health solution business for consultant role

Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon, has appointed Michael Walker to its Risk Settlement Group as a principal consultant.   22 February 2016

Insurance

Lockton Re lures ex-Canopius UK chief to expand global presence

The executive will work within the retrocession & property specialty division in London.   11 September 2023

Insurance

No change in underwriting focus at Lloyd’s post Neal’s exit: S&P Global

Ratings agency downplays any effect of departure of Lloyd’s CEO.   10 January 2025

Awards

Best Reinsurance Broker for Expertise and Market Knowledge (revenues of more than $1bn) winner: Aon Benfield

Broker Aon Benfield took top spot for best reinsurance broker for expertise and market knowledge with revenues of more than $1 billion with a score of 7.45 out of 10.   14 September 2014

Insurance

QBE issues new $250m cat bond, eyes growth in NA property cat space

It offers collateralised reinsurance protection, and diversifies access to capital.   9 January 2025

Insurance

Empathy and checking your privilege can help drive improvement

A panel of experts explain why greater diversity and inclusion in the London Market is important and say that box-ticking won’t cut it if you want to see the benefit on your bottom line. Hear more from the Intelligent Insurer Re/insurance Lounge panel.   2 November 2020

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