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China Re launches renewable energy consortium at Lloyd’s, co-led by Canopius and Travelers

China Re, China's biggest reinsurer, has launched a renewable energy consortium at Lloyd’s, focused on project specific reinsurance for the construction and operation of offshore wind farms in mainland China.   11 March 2019

Insurance

Argo Group joins GBN re/insurance network to extend global reach

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, an underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, has become a member and network partner of GBN Worldwide.   11 March 2019

Insurance

Liberty Specialty creates new senior role for Xchanging exec

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance, has appointed Paula Wilson to the newly-created role of head of marketing.   16 March 2018

Insurance

Qatar Re appoints Michael van der Straaten as new CEO

Bermuda-based Qatar Re, a subsidiary of Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), has confirmed the appointment of Michael van der Straaten as its chief executive officer (CEO).   26 April 2019

Insurance

Bluefin Underwriting hires Dual exec as broker development exec

Bluefin Underwriting, the managing general agent (MGA) arm of Bluefin, has expanded its broker development team with the appointment of Jodie Gibbons as broker development executive in the Wales and South West region.   17 May 2016

Insurance

Chubb appoints new head of surety for Europe, UK & Ireland

Property/casualty insurer Chubb has appointed Mike Berry to serve as head of surety for Europe, and Jamal Griffith as head of surety for the UK and Ireland.   7 September 2018

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P&C reinsurance rates expected flat or falling in 2019

P&C reinsurance buyers said they expected reinsurance prices to remain flat or fall slightly during 2019, reflecting intense competitive pressure amid increased take-up of alternative capital and abundant total capacity, according to a Moody’s survey.   7 September 2018

Insurance

Mapfre Re upgraded by AM Best

AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a+” from “a” of Spain-based Mapfre Re. Mapfre Re is a subsidiary of Mapfre, the non-operating holding company of the Mapfre group.   7 September 2018

Insurance

Insurance markets in Africa stabilise but insurers ‘less bullish’, finds AIO survey

Insurance leaders in Africa remain cautious about business growth despite market stabilisation following the economic downturn of 2015/16, a survey of insurance CEOs has found.   11 June 2019

Insurance

AIG appoints Waldner as first chief sustainability officer to lead strategy

American International Group (AIG) has created a position of chief sustainability officer to lead the development and implementation of a company-wide sustainability strategy.   25 July 2019

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