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ABI names Zurich's Blanc as first woman chair

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has named Zurich Insurance Group’s CEO Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Amanda Blanc as its new chair.   8 June 2018

Insurance

UK unveils Ogden, whiplash reform

The UK’s ministry of justice is introducing a bill to reduce the number of whiplash claims as well as changes to the Ogden personal injury discount rate.   20 March 2018

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MS Amlin joins Flood Re scheme

Specialty insurer MS Amlin has joined Flood Re, the UK Government-backed scheme that covers severe flooding.   15 February 2017

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Investment returns drive Third Point Re to profit in Q1

Bermuda-based property/casualty reinsurer Third Point Re has reported a profit in the first quarter of 2017 after a loss in the same period a year ago due to significant improvements in investment returns.   5 May 2017

Insurance

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Sichuan Province in Southwest China

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Jiuzhaigou County in northern Sichuan Province in southwestern China, catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide said on Aug. 8.   9 August 2017

Insurance

AmWINS acquires Networked Insurance Agents

US-based global insurance distributor AmWINS Group has announced the acquisition of California-based Networked Insurance Agents, an insurance aggregator specialising in the standard lines insurance segment.   2 May 2017

Insurance

Ariel Re deal helps boost growth in Argo’s Q2 results

Argo Group’s acquisition of Ariel Re in February 2017 helped drive solid growth in the business, which posted impressive increases in gross written premiums and profits in the second quarter of 2017.   8 August 2017

Insurance

Portugal’s deadliest fire kills 62 while fleeing the blaze

More than 1,000 firefighters are battling Portugal's deadliest forest blaze after it killed at least 62 people over the weekend, Reuters reported on June 19.   19 June 2017

Insurance

New alliance to drive blockchain use in insurance broker market

Blockchain technology company Bitfury Group and risk and insurance advisory firm Risk Cooperative have entered into a strategic partnership to drive blockchain applications in the $60 billion insurance intermediation market.   19 June 2017

Insurance

Aspen hires XL Catlin execs; opens property branch

Bermuda-based re/insurer Aspen has opened a property branch in its Chicago office following the appointment of two XL Catlin executives.   13 July 2015

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