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Insurance

Hiscox forms new crisis management division within London Market business

The move is designed to bring together the firm's crisis related expertise to meet the evolving needs of clients.   7 September 2020

Insurance

Social inflation: are insurers responsible?

Social inflation is a big issue for insurers, especially in the US where plaintiffs’ lawyers are demanding ever-larger pay-outs, backed by juries who are increasingly inclined to back David against Goliath. But the right approach will reduce this trend, as Rick Lindsey, CEO of Prime Insurance Company, tells Intelligent Insurer.   7 September 2020

Insurance

McGill and Partners expands treaty, fac reinsurance with swathe of hires

The broker has hired former Aon and Guy Carpenter executives to grow its business in a hardening market.   7 September 2020

News

Eye for a bargain: M&A activity in insurance sector to rebound in 2021

Deal-making was up in the first half of 2020 but experts at Clyde & Co predict a drop in M&A activity in the latter half of the year as the COVID-19 effect makes itself known. Those looking for opportunities may be in a better position in 2021 as Intelligent Insurer looks at the trends driving the predicted comeback for M&A next year.   4 September 2020

Insurance

Navigating cyber’s rough waters using AI: CCR Group explains how to do it

Cyber risk is more than ever a complex challenge for reinsurance companies. At CCR Group, challenges have become opportunities and the digital transformation strategy undertaken a few years ago with the support of AI initiatives has confirmed this approach. Intelligent Insurer reports.   4 September 2020

Alternative Risk Transfer

Ex-TMR chief Ruoff succeeds Lohmann as head of Schroder Secquaero

Following the leadership transition Lohmann will focus on developing new business opportunities and strategic ventures.   4 September 2020

Insurance

Prolonged market hardening to offset reinsurers underwriting losses, COVID-19 impact: report

AM Best says hardening rates are helping reinsurers offset the negative market forces, but it might be short-lived.   3 September 2020

Risk Management

Ncontracts acquires Banc Intranets; adds key risk mitigation capabilities

Ncontracts hopes acquisition will help improve efficiencies and decrease risk for clients.   3 September 2020

Risk Management

Hazardous industries ready for leap towards dynamic and simulated risk assessment

Innovative technology deployments are helping companies make better business decisions.   3 September 2020

Insurance

AXIS partners with Simply Business to offer protection for entrepreneurs

The new product is intended for US small business owners who conduct business from their homes.   2 September 2020

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