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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

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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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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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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

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Divergence in reinsurers reactions to softening market: S&P

There is a divergence in reinsurers' strategic reactions to the softening market when it comes to catastrophe exposure, according to a new report by rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P).   4 September 2015

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Regulatory changes most talked about among insurers: S&P

Recent discussions between investors and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' insurance analytical team highlighted regulatory change as one of the most talked-about topics in the European insurance industry, the rating agency has said in a publication called EMEA Insurance Investor FAQ.   11 November 2015

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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

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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

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Argo picks new leaders for US E&S lines and Trident following departure

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings has appointed Ron Vindivich to lead its US excess and surplus (E&S) lines division, which includes the company's cornerstone Colony Specialty business.   18 August 2017

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Aggressive reserve releases may exhaust reinsurers’ abilities, warns S&P

Reinsurers that have released reserves quickly may find that they have exhausted their ability to support current reported profits from past reserves, according to rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P).   24 August 2015

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