Global Risk Partners snaps up specialist equestrian broker Shearwater
Global Risk Partners (GRP) has acquired Shearwater Insurance Services, a insurance broker based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire.
RMS launches new HD wildfire risk model for US
Risk modelling and analytics firm RMS has unveiled a new model for addressing wildfire risk across the United States, claiming it to be the "most comprehensive solution" in the market.
Former Lloyd's of London chairman David Rowland passes away
David Rowland, chairman of the Lloyd's of London between 1993 and 1997, has passed away, Lloyd's said in a statement. He was 85.
Antares appoints Battle as CEO as Redmond switches roles
Antares, the Lloyd’s Managing Agency and member of the QIC Group, has appointed a new chief executive officer as its current leader moves roles.
RLI partners with insurtech DataCubes to optimise underwriting process
US specialty insurer RLI has partnered with insurtech start-up DataCubes to optimise its underwriting process.
Sirius unaffected by liquidity problems at parent CMIG: AM Best
AM Best has determined that Sirius is sufficiently independent of parent company China Minsheng Investment Group (CMIG) to be unaffected by reported liquidity issues at the Chinese company.
AM Best downgrades Allied World’s ICR ratings as casualty profits dip
Rating agency AM Best has downgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (ICR) of Allied World Assurance Company (Bermuda) and its operating affiliates to ‘a’ from ‘a+’.
Munich Re completes longevity swap with Lafarge UK Pension Plan
Munich Re, the biggest reinsurer in the world, has completed a longevity swap with the Lafarge UK Pension Plan, which provides the plan with protection against the risks of participants living longer than expected.
SCOR partners with wearable tech provider in Asia Pacific to improve underwriting
SCOR Global Life, the international life and health subsidiary of French reinsurer SCOR, has partnered with wearable technology provider Garmin Health in Asia Pacific to improve its underwriting.
Ryan Specialty snaps up US wholesale broker Myron Steves
Chicago-based Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) is acquiring the assets and operations of Texas-based Myron Steves & Company, an independently owned wholesale insurance brokerage.
