Aviva sells €400m Italian life unit as Blanc begins reshaping business
The insurer says it is continuing to evaluate the remaining Italian business to maximise shareholder value.
IAG raises A$650m capital as it braces for A$865m COVID-19 hit
The Australian insurer has recognised a A$865m hit following the business interruption test case ruling.
Ryan Specialty creates new marine and traditional energy practice
The company is consolidating two of its managing underwriting manager businesses in the US.
RMS partners with Willis Re and Securian on $100m La Vie Re cat bond
It is the first indemnity excess mortality bond that models the cedants’ portfolio on a loss ratio basis.
Ex-Hiscox trio launch new Lloyd's re/insurer Inigo with $800m capital
Specialty re/insurer Inigo is set to commence underwriting on January 1, 2021; Howard Davies named chairman.
Digital Lloyd's syndicate Ki goes live with broking heavyweights
The follow-only syndicate will write its first risk incepting in January 2021.
Aon reveals new $5bn share repurchase programme
The new programme increases its total authorisation to $6.1 billion.
BMS hires senior financial lines exec to target 'true hard market'
The new hire has over 33 years' experience in both the London and Australian markets.
Zurich in talks to acquire MetLife’s US P&C business
Zurich subsidiary Farmers Group is proposing to acquire the unit to expand its US business.
Hard market to continue across all commercial lines throughout 2021: WTW
The insurance industry is expected to adapt by utilising analytics and data-driven tools, says broker.
