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Weed killer and diesel fumes take centre stage for insurers in 2020

Another potential area for claims is in respect of addiction to opioid painkillers.   7 January 2020

Insurance

AM Best critical of Maiden after US renewal rights sale to TransRe

AM Best has placed the financial strength rating and the long-term issuer credit ratings (ICRs) for Maiden Reinsurance, and its affiliate Maiden Reinsurance North America under review with negative implications following the announcement that the renewal rights for its US diversified business were being sold to TransRe.   31 August 2018

Insurance

Enstar creates Cayman insurer following Maiden deal

Enstar is creating a Cayman Islands-licensed insurance company (the Retrocessionaire) as a subsidiary of the group following the retrocession deal with Maiden Holdings.   14 November 2018

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JLT Re hires Miller exec

Broker JLT Re has appointed Russell Walters as a partner to drive its international business expansion in London.   8 June 2015

Insurance

Marine insurers face ‘cocktail of risk’ after Gulf of Oman tanker attacks

Attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday will force insurance underwriters to scrutinise voyages more closely with premium increases for vessels in the region a “near certainty”, an industry expert has said.   14 June 2019

Insurance

HIIG raises $70m to fund acquisition

Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG) has raised $70 million in additional capital from its shareholders to finance growth.   27 January 2015

Insurance

Zurich appoints former Generali COO as Germany CEO

Carsten Schildknecht is set to replace Marcus Nagel as Zurich Germany CEO from February 2, according to a press release.   15 January 2018

Insurance

Arthur J Gallagher buys Texan broker

Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Houston-based AquaSurance, a property/casualty broker serving Texas water utilities.   15 January 2018

Insurance

Pool Re new terrorism risk tool to reduce premium costs

UK terrorism reinsurer Pool Re has launched a new risk self-assessment tool, aimed at medium and large businesses, that will help insureds reduce the cost of their premiums.   14 February 2018

Insurance

Aviva to review Asia unit as new CEO rethinks strategy amid 'mixed' H1 2019 results

UK's life and general insurer Aviva has said that the company is "considering a range of options" to enhance its Asian business as new CEO Maurice Tulloch looks to re-energise the business with a fresh growth strategy.   8 August 2019

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