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Economic losses caused by wind, storm surge, and inland flood from Hurricane Harvey could be as high as U.S. $70-90 billion, according to data provider RMS. 31 August 2017
Insurance
Global Parametrics (GP), a for-profit, social venture, has secured additional funding for a new initiative which will increase access to disaster protection in developing countries against the impacts of climate change with support from the UK government. 3 April 2017
Insurance
AXIS Re plans to fundamentally change its offering by becoming more client-focused, offering bespoke, structured, reinsurance deals and expanding its footprint in Asia. By doing this, and making other changes, it is targeting becoming a top 10 reinsurer, Steve Arora, chief executive of AXIS Re, told Monte Carlo Today. 11 September 2018
Insurance
An analysis of more than 13,000 engineering insurance claims in the past five years has revealed seven trends that are driving some of the largest losses ever, according to global corporate insurance carrier Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). 22 August 2019
Insurance
The International Association of Claim Professionals (IACP), a body for insurance claims executives, announced five of its key officers and directors for a one-year term. 17 October 2016
Insurance
Swiss Re enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter driven by its L&H Re and in Life Capital units but its profits were effected by a change in US GAAP accounting covering guidance on recognition and measurement of equity investments, which meant it took a $280 million hit to its net profit. 4 May 2018
Insurance
Antares plans to combine with sister company Qatar Re to buy reinsurance this year—and predicts rate reductions as a result, head of ceded reinsurance Richard Anson told Monte Carlo Today. 10 September 2018
Insurance
Hyperion Insurance Group enjoyed solid growth an increased profits in its annual results for the 12-month period ending September 2017, which it said was due to investment in people, operations and technology, and despite challenging market conditions. 11 January 2018
Insurance
Gabi, which provides a free, online "personal insurance shopper," has raised $9.5 million in Series A funding, led by Canvas Ventures, to accelerate its nationwide expansion in the US in 2018. 22 February 2018
Insurance
Specialty insurer Assurant has agreed acquired Green Tree Insurance Agency from Walter Investment Management for $125 million in cash to expand its housing value chain and voluntary insurance offerings. 6 January 2017
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