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Markel buys UK-based business to strengthens presence in the online market

Markel UK, a division of Markel International that provides insurance, tax and legal services for SMEs, is acquiring the online freelancer and contractor business of commercial insurance brokers Caunce O’Hara.   13 September 2019

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Start-up MGA Tansar partners on new platform

Transactor Global Solutions (TGSL), an insurance software provider, has formed a partnership with Tansar, a start-up managing general agent (MGA).   1 August 2016

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Why insurance is the deal-maker for crypto growth

If you think crypto is just for criminals or a passing fad, think again, say the team at insurtech Superscript, as they discuss the insurance opportunities in this growing line of business.   27 May 2022

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Tokio Marine Kiln unveils flagship cyber product at SIRC 2019

There is plenty of opportunity in the Asia-Pacific region for Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), the issue is accessing the right opportunities, in the right fashion.   30 October 2019

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Lloyd's Channel Syndicate names Ackland as chief commercial officer

SCOR-backed Channel Syndicate 2015 at Lloyd’s has appointed Matt Ackland as chief commercial officer of the London platform.   13 March 2019

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New owners of AIG’s Bermuda legacy unit Fortitude Re plot growth and diversification

The business has been acquired by The Carlyle Group and T&D Holdings and has secured a new rating.   3 June 2020

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Cat bonds can meet Silk Road need: PhoenixCRetro

There is a potentially big opportunity for the insurance-linked securities (ILS) markets to develop parametric cat bonds that could cover some of the growing risks in Eastern Europe and Western areas of Asia, according to Kirill Savrassov, chief executive of PhoenixCRetro.   11 September 2019

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Zurich commits to ‘rigorous action’ after profits plummet in 2015

Profits at insurer Zurich plummeted in 2015 due to restructuring costs and poor results in its general insurance sector. But its CEO said it is taking rigorous action to improve profitability.   11 February 2016

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Occam Underwriting hails its progress in 2019

2019 has been a successful year for Occam Underwriting, chief executive officer Lance Gibbins told Monte Carlo Today, with the company growing organically and more than doubling premium income compared with 2018.   11 September 2019

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Fairfax acquires New Zealand’s Tower Insurance in all-cash deal

Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, a property and casualty re/insurer, has agreed to acquire New Zealand-based general insurer Tower for an all-cash deal.   9 February 2017

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