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Optio takes on marine expert for Nordic and wider Europe expansion

Veteran joins with 30+ years experience and WR Berkley C-suite pedigree.   13 October 2025

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Challenging conditions in Europe test insurers’ creditworthiness: S&P

For European insurers, 2017 could be pivotal as the way they will respond to ultra-low interest rates, difficult economic conditions in certain regions, and political uncertainties could have a long-term effect on risk profiles and overall creditworthiness, according to S&P Global Ratings.   27 March 2017

Insurance

Saudi Arabia insurance industry to grow by 25%: S&P

Gross written premiums in the Saudi Arabian insurance industry will grow by 25 percent higher this year, compared to 2014, according to Standard & Poor’s (S&P).   30 September 2015

Insurance

Earnings up in the UAE, but so are regulatory pressures: S&P

Despite good premium growth, listed insurance companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are showing further earnings strain so far this year, according to Standard & Poor's (S&P).   8 December 2015

Insurance

Cat bond investors as likely to dispute claims as traditional players, says S&P

Standard & Poor’s has dismissed any notion that catastrophe bonds may be less likely to pay out in the aftermath of event than traditional forms coverage in a new report.   31 August 2016

Insurance

CCR Re outlook turns positive as reinsurer put up for sale at $1bn value

S&P believes the deal would benefit CCR Re's creditworthiness if it proceeds.   14 February 2023

Insurance

Ryan Specialty sees US property chasing reinsurance costs through 2023

Select casualty lines are reversing, sending deals back from E&S to admitted carriers.   5 May 2023

Insurance

EMEA insurers take advantage of cheap financing: S&P

EMEA insurers take advantage of low interest rates to reduce their debt financing costs, according to an S&P Global Ratings report.   27 January 2017

Insurance

Polo & Aon craft Lloyd’s SIAB tackling California wildfire risks

New syndicate to provide capacity for E&S commercial wildfire risk in California.   24 July 2023

Insurance

S&P upgrades IGI

Rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded the financial strength ratings for Bermuda-based International General Insurance (IGI) to ‘A-’ with a stable outlook.   1 April 2015

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