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Lloyd’s Neal reveals £2.3bn profit in H1 2019 but says ‘brave choices’ ahead

Lloyd’s of London has posted a £2.3 billion profit before tax for the first six months of 2019, prompting CEO John Neal to emphasise the importance of “maintaining momentum” and the need for ‘brave choices’ in the future.   18 September 2019

Insurance

Frederick Mutual signs up for Betterview property analytics for policy lifecycle

US insurer Frederick Mutual has signed up for Betterview's property analytics, saying it gives them a better understanding of risk.   18 September 2019

Insurance

Marine insurance market 'chaotic' as future remains uncertain, says IUMI

The ongoing global uncertainties, including the current trade tensions, will continue to impact all marine lines of business, specifically cargo and offshore energy, predicts the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), which represents 43 marine market insurance and reinsurance associations globally.   17 September 2019

Insurance

Technology, Brexit and regulation top recurring concerns for insurance, finds law firm Beachcroft

Brexit, technology and regulation lead the key concerns of insurers in the latter half of 2019, according to a report by law firm DAC Beachcroft.   17 September 2019

Insurance

QBE combines cyber insurance with risk prevention and post-breach services

Specialist insurer QBE North America, a part of the QBE Insurance Group, has enhanced its cyber insurance solution to include cyberattack prevention services as well as post-breach response assistance.   17 September 2019

Insurance

US insurtech Broker Buddha secures $4.5m funding for expansion

Insurtech platform Broker Buddha that simplifies the commercial insurance application and renewal process has raised $4.5 million in a funding round led by Vertex Ventures.   17 September 2019

Insurance

Ed bolsters risk solutions with senior hire from Faraday

London-based reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker Ed has appointed Simon Stovell as divisional director for its risk solutions team.   17 September 2019

Insurance

Cyber risk modelling start-up Kovrr raises $5.5m; sets out to tackle silent cyber with new approach

Israel-headquartered cyber risk modelling firm Kovrr has raised $5.5 million in its latest funding round led by venture capital firms StageOne Ventures and Mundi Ventures, with participation of Banco Sabadell and other private investors.   17 September 2019

Insurance

Environmental risks are biggest ESG factors for insurers and reinsurers, especially in Asia-Pacific, Fitch heat map reveals

Environmental risks are the biggest ESG factor for insurers and reinsurers, and Asia-Pacific is the region of most concern.   17 September 2019

Insurance

Marsh swoops on AIG, Aon talent to boost UK financial lines unit FINPRO

Broker Marsh has made two senior hires from AIG and Aon to strengthen its UK financial & professional (FINPRO) practice within Marsh JLT Specialty.   17 September 2019

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