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Berkshire raises liability estimate on AIG reinsurance deal

Berkshire Hathaway has increased the estimated claim liabilities under a major reinsurance contract with American International Group (AIG) by approximately $1.8 billion.   26 February 2018

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Brit hires US casualty vice presidents from Swiss Re and Redstone

Specialty re/insurer Brit has hired Garick Zillgitt from Swiss Re and Justin Magee from Redstone Underwriters to strengthen its casualty portfolio in the US.   10 July 2019

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Insurtech Zego partners with French insurer La Parisienne for European expansion

London-based insurtech Zego, a provider of pay-as-you-go insurance for drivers and riders who work flexibly with their own vehicles, has partnered with France-based La Parisienne Assurances (LPA) to expand its services across Europe.   6 February 2019

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Lloyd's broker Tysers expands into Bermuda with Richard Tomkins at helm; move part of strategic growth plan

UK-based Lloyd's broker Tysers, part of Integro Insurance Brokers, has launched a hub in Bermuda under the leadership of Richard Tomkins, in a move aimed at expanding its global footprint and capitalising on the attractive market opportunities available on the island.   14 August 2019

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Insurtech Digital Fineprint raises $4m to fund expansion plans in North America

London-based insurtech start-up Digital Fineprint (DFP), a provider of commercial insurance analytics, has secured a $4 million investment from Eos Partners and Pentech Ventures to support its expansion plans, and formed a new partnership with RSA Insurance Group.   26 September 2019

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Cyclone Burglind (aka Eleanor) to cost industry €756m

Extratropical Cyclone Burglind, also known as Eleanor, which hit the UK and Europe in January 2018, will cost insurers some €756 million, according to insurance data company PERILS’ final loss estimate.   3 January 2019

Insurance

Chubb inks 15-year distribution deal with Banco de Chile

Insurer Chubb has entered into a 15-year life and general insurance distribution agreement with Banco de Chile, the largest bank based in Chile, to further expand its presence in the Latin American market.   28 January 2019

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AIG appoints new global head of accident and health from Chubb

American International Group (AIG) has appointment Edward Levin as global head of accident & health, general insurance.   28 January 2019

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Terra Brasis Re renews $5m cat bond deal with AIG's AlphaCat

AIG's insurance-linked securities (ILS) unit AlphaCat Managers has completed a $5 million private catastrophe bond transaction with Brazilian reinsurer Terra Brasis Re.   28 January 2019

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Technology, Brexit and regulation top recurring concerns for insurance, finds law firm Beachcroft

Brexit, technology and regulation lead the key concerns of insurers in the latter half of 2019, according to a report by law firm DAC Beachcroft.   17 September 2019

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