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AM Best rates Allianz Brazil; warns on regulatory changes

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Resseguros Brasil (AGCS Brazil), the business formed earlier this year by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty to operate as a local reinsurer in Brazil, has secured a financial strength rating of A from AM Best.   28 March 2014

Insurance

The hidden cyber protection gaps

Cyber risk is a multifaceted peril that reaches into areas that insurance might miss. Intelligent Insurer investigates the gaps in cover that could prove costly if overlooked.   4 March 2020

Insurance

Political risk and trade credit insurance capacity up around 4% in H2 ’24

AXA XL 2003, Canopius 4444, Liberty 4472 and Chubb 2488 top Lloyd’s capacity rankings.   12 March 2025

Insurance

AGCS forced to mull onshore branches

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is considering establishing a branch in India as it attempts to manage the growing trend in Asia of protectionist regulatory measures that favour local reinsurers, Mark Mitchell, regional chief executive officer for Asia at AGCS, told SIRC Today.   31 October 2017

Insurance

Allianz targets growth across Africa

Germany insurer Allianz has revealed an extensive investment programme to boost its presence across Africa. It has hired five new senior executives in the continent since the start of 2013 and the company is targeting Sub-Saharan Africa in particular, where it anticipates strong growth.   18 March 2013

Reinsurance

Aon recruits Gen Re actuary to strengthen new L&H practice in India

New practice will leverage global expertise to support insurers and drive growth.   24 January 2025

Insurance

Continued pressure on rates a top concern for delegates at SIRC 2019, Intelligent Insurer survey finds

Continued pressure on rates despite recent losses is the biggest concern for delegates at SIRC this year, according to a survey carried out by Intelligent Insurer. Some 41 percent of respondents highlighted this as a key challenge.   30 October 2019

Insurance

Rokstone secures multi-year direct & facultative property deal with Aviva

The MGA expects the deal to generate over $200M GWP during the agreement.   23 October 2024

Alternative Risk Transfer

Nexus poaches Scor head for C-suite

The MGA has looked to an experienced actuary to grow risk transfer solutions.   6 August 2025

Insurance

Geneva Association's new global re/insurer task force to tackle climate risk

Re/insurance giants Munich Re, Swiss Re, SCOR, AIG, AXA, Allianz and Chubb come together to develop new climate risk assessment tools.   26 February 2021

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