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McLarens picks Cunningham Lindsey's Pigot as global head of specialty, London markets director

Global loss adjuster McLarens has hired David Pigot for the newly created role of director of London markets & global head of specialty.   3 May 2019

Insurance

Markel buys UK-based business to strengthens presence in the online market

Markel UK, a division of Markel International that provides insurance, tax and legal services for SMEs, is acquiring the online freelancer and contractor business of commercial insurance brokers Caunce O’Hara.   13 September 2019

Insurance

Joint Hull Committee appoints AXA's Newton as new chairman

London-based Joint Hull Committee (JHC) has appointed Paul Newton as its new chairman, succeeding Peter Townsend, who stepped down in June.   22 August 2018

Insurance

MarketScout launches new MGA WildCat to cover wildfires in California

MarketScout, the electronic insurance exchange and specialty managing general agent (MGA) in the US, has launched a new MGA facility specifically designed to offer additional capacity to cover wildfire risk.   25 January 2019

Insurance

California Woolsey fire insured losses exceed $2.5bn: AIR

Industry insured losses from the Woolsey fire in Southern California will be at least $2.5 billion, according to estimates by catastrophe risk modelling firm AIR Worldwide.   3 December 2018

Insurance

Sava Re upgraded to ‘A’ by AM Best

AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating of Sava Re to “A” (Excellent) and its issuer credit rating to “a”, both with a stable outlook.   3 December 2018

Insurance

India's strong economy means robust growth for insurance

India's strong economy and evolving regulatory regime continue to support growth for its insurance and reinsurance sectors, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service.   22 January 2019

Insurance

Hurricane Florence to cause $30-60bn economic loss

Hurricane Florence will cause $30-60 billion in economic impact and damage, according to estimates by commercial weather forecasting services provider AccuWeather.   14 September 2018

Insurance

Legal & General strikes £4.4 bn UK bulk annuity deal

Legal & General Group has completed a £4.4 billion buy-in for British Airways pension scheme, Airways Pension Scheme (APS).   14 September 2018

Insurance

Generali launches cyber security subsidiary

Italian insurer Generali has launched a new cyber insurance function and a startup company to offer innovative cyber risk assessment solutions through its web-based platform in Europe, Asia and the Americas.   9 October 2018

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