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Convex partners with insurtech Cytora for AI-powered commercial underwriting solution

Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand's newly launched specialty re/insurer Convex Group has partnered with UK-based insurtech Cytora to develop artificial intelligence-powered solutions for the commercial insurance industry.   15 July 2019

Insurance

Everest appoints global head of fine art and specie from Charles Taylor

Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, has appointed Joshila Tailor as the global head of fine art and specie for Everest Insurance International, which includes Everest Insurance Ireland and Lloyd’s Syndicate 2786.   15 July 2019

Insurance

Mercer strikes five-year longevity risk partnership with Club Vita

Mercer, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, has entered into a five-year partnership with longevity analytics firm Club Vita.   15 July 2019

Alternative Risk Transfer

CCR interview: why understanding the wider impact of CSR is crucial for re/insurers

Corporate social responsibility has changed aspects of the risk transfer industry over time, but it is now becoming more important than ever for re/insurers to understand its wider consequences, Laurent Montador of CCR tells Intelligent Insurer.   15 July 2019

Insurance

Lloyd's seeks to develop parametric insurance and smart contracts

Parametric insurance and smart contracts technology could help insurers increase efficiency and improve customer experience, finds new reports by insurance and reinsurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London.   15 July 2019

Insurance

MGA leaders offer insights into the big issues for the industry now and in the future

Now seems to be a great time to be running an MGA – but are there downsides? And what is the future for the sector? We asked five MGAs some questions around their confidence, concerns and goals—and their opinions on technology in our virtual roundtable.   12 July 2019

Insurance

Allianz chief Jon Dye to replace Amanda Blanc as new ABI chairman

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has appointed Allianz Insurance chief executive Jon Dye as its new chairman, replacing Amanda Blanc who resigned last week.   12 July 2019

Insurance

Sompo appoints trio to co-lead commercial P&C business replacing John Kuhn

Bermuda-based specialty re/insurer Sompo International Holdings has named Michael Chang, Graham Evans and Christopher Sparro to co-lead its commercial property and casualty (SI Commercial P&C) insurance business.   11 July 2019

Insurance

Arcus taps RenRe Syndicate's head of property Alex Shepherd

Arcus Syndicate 1856, which is managed by Barbican Managing Agency, has hired Alex Shepherd as active underwriter from RenaissanceRe Syndicate 1458 where he was head of property.   11 July 2019

Insurance

Swiss Re suspends £3.3bn ReAssure IPO due to weak investor demand in UK market

Zurich-based reinsurer Swiss Re has suspended its previously announced initial public offering (IPO) of UK closed life book business ReAssure citing weak investor demand and market conditions.   11 July 2019

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