Zurich’s Greco confident about future despite drop in net income
Zurich’s group CEO Mario Greco states he is confident in the company’s performance despite year end results showing a slight dip in net income for 2018.
SCOR expands P&C reinsurance at renewals, expects favourable market in 2019
French reinsurer SCOR grew its property and casualty (P&C) premiums by 9.7 percent at constant exchange rates at the January 2019 renewals, from €2.9 billion to €3.2 billion.
Talanx profits up despite large industrial lines losses in 2018
German re/insurer Talanx Group, the parent company of Hannover Re and HDI, recorded large losses in industrial lines in the financial year 2018, driven by the industrial fire line. The firm is looking to counteract this negative impact and reduce its combined ratio.
Ed poaches Willis exec for professional risks team
Reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker Ed has appointed Laura Skaanild as client director, professional and executive risk from Willis Towers Watson.
Coverys appoints David Reed as chairman of managing agency
Coverys Managing Agency, the Lloyd’s managing agent of Syndicates 1975, 1991, 3330, and 1110, has appointed David Reed as its non-executive chairman.
Munich Re’s Jurecka ‘satisfied’ as 2018 results show rising profits
Munich Re’s CFO said 2018 had been positive for the company’s life and health reinsurance and for ERGO, which both beat their profit guidance for the year, as the firm published its year end results.
Europ Assistance acquires 100% of Gallagher's Trip Mate
Generali Global Assistance, a division of the Europ Assistance Group, has acquired a 100 percent stake in travel insurance managing general agent (MGA) Trip Mate from Arthur J Gallagher.
Sompo International appoints Christopher Gallagher as executive director
Bermuda-based Sompo International has appointed Christopher Gallagher to the board of directors as an executive director.
RSA seeks new CFO; UK and International CEO Steve Lewis steps down
RSA Insurance Group has promoted its chief financial officer Scott Egan to become the new chief executive (CEO) of UK and International division, replacing Steve Lewis.
AI and automation can be a ‘game-changer’ for commercial insurers
Insurers that embrace artificial intelligence and automation will gain a competitive edge that could help them swallow their rivals in the future, experts have said.
