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Insurtech Confused.com appoints first COO to lead product strategy

UK-based insurtech Confused.com, a digital marketplace for car insurance, has appointed Stephen Dukes as its first chief operating officer (COO) to lead product strategy and enhance customer experience.   24 July 2019

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Qatar Re appoints Michael van der Straaten as new CEO

Bermuda-based Qatar Re, a subsidiary of Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), has confirmed the appointment of Michael van der Straaten as its chief executive officer (CEO).   26 April 2019

Insurance

Chubb appoints new head of surety for Europe, UK & Ireland

Property/casualty insurer Chubb has appointed Mike Berry to serve as head of surety for Europe, and Jamal Griffith as head of surety for the UK and Ireland.   7 September 2018

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P&C reinsurance rates expected flat or falling in 2019

P&C reinsurance buyers said they expected reinsurance prices to remain flat or fall slightly during 2019, reflecting intense competitive pressure amid increased take-up of alternative capital and abundant total capacity, according to a Moody’s survey.   7 September 2018

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Mapfre Re upgraded by AM Best

AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a+” from “a” of Spain-based Mapfre Re. Mapfre Re is a subsidiary of Mapfre, the non-operating holding company of the Mapfre group.   7 September 2018

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Liberty Specialty creates new senior role for Xchanging exec

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance, has appointed Paula Wilson to the newly-created role of head of marketing.   16 March 2018

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Sirius Group combined ratio rises to 123% on cat losses

‘Our underwriting results came up short, primarily due to catastrophe losses’.   7 November 2019

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New MGA Pyrrhic Re launches in London

Firm said it is 'here for the long-term' despite name choice.   20 November 2019

Insurance

The rise of the MGA incubator

Earlier this year, Vibe MGA Management was the latest managing general agent incubator to be launched in the London Market. Danny Maleary, its CEO, explained its aims, ambitions and international outlook to Intelligent Insurer.   17 October 2017

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AmTrust taps Talbot trio to boost A&H management at Lloyd's

Property/casualty insurer AmTrust Financial Services has build a new management team to expand its accident & health (A&H) Lloyd’s offering and capabilities across its international operations.   7 March 2018

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