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The case for Clinton: solid economic policy, free trade and stability

An online poll of Intelligent Insurer’s readers has indicated that 63 percent felt Hillary Clinton would have been the best choice as US president for the global re/insurance industry.   9 November 2016

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HDI Global appoints new head of Switzerland from AXA XL

Industrial lines insurer HDI Global has appointed Michael Rüsch as the new authorised representative and head of its branch for Switzerland.   7 May 2019

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Amanda Blanc takes advisory role at Trov

She was previously the most senior executive woman within the Zurich Group.   16 December 2019

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Risk of flood high in Japan in wake of Typhoon Noru

Even with modern flood-control structures, the risk of flood damage remains high in Japan in the aftermath of Typhoon Noru, which made its first landfall in Yakushima, an island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, as a Category 1-equivalent storm, before making a second landfall near Kainan City in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, according to catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide.   8 August 2017

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UK commercial motor MGA launched with QBE hires

Volante Global, a new multi-class and multi-territory international managing general agent (MGA) platform, has launched commercial motor MGA Edison Motor while appointing Steven Dickie and Doug Ockwell as joint managing directors of the new operation.   18 January 2018

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Hamilton acquires Lloyd's Pembroke Managing Agency, Ironshore Europe from Liberty Mutual

Bermuda-based Hamilton Insurance Group has signed a definitive agreement with Liberty Mutual Group to acquire the Pembroke Managing Agency platform at Lloyd’s and Ironshore Europe DAC (IEDAC).   14 March 2019

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Fidelis attracts Hiscox Re exec to establish MGA partnership with Nexus

Bermuda-based specialty re/insurance provider Fidelis Insurance is expanding its niche specialty offerings by sponsoring Rob Ashton in his aspirations to establish an MGA (managing general agent) in partnership with Nexus.   2 May 2017

Insurance

Emerging global supply chains present new opportunities for insurers

Supply chains centred around China are a key area of opportunity.   4 November 2020

Insurance

MGA leaders offer insights into the big issues for the industry now and in the future

Now seems to be a great time to be running an MGA – but are there downsides? And what is the future for the sector? We asked five MGAs some questions around their confidence, concerns and goals—and their opinions on technology in our virtual roundtable.   12 July 2019

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Top execs exit AXA XL leadership as new CEO rethinks strategy; business split into three units

New CEO Gunter says a simpler organisation will enable faster decision-making, and help remain agile.   21 April 2020

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