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Global reinsurer Swiss Re is establishing an underwriting office in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to expand its services in the Middle East and Africa region. The office is expected to be fully operational by 1 October 2019. 13 August 2019
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The reinsurance arm of Transatlantic Holdings and a wholly owned subsidiary of Alleghany Corporation has unveiled several changes to its regional leadership teams and its global business development function. TransRe said the changes are designed to better position the company to take advantage of current and future market opportunities. 12 August 2019
Insurance
German re/insurer Talanx Group, the parent company of Hannover Re and HDI, has raised its full-year 2019 profit forecast on the back of "strong business performance" and an "extraordinary income" in the first half of the year that also saw an improvement in the industrial lines division. However, its underwriting results further declined in the second quarter of 2019 due to Typhoon Jebi loss creep. 12 August 2019
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Re/insurance broker Lockton has hired William Barber to lead its international healthcare strategy, which forms part of its professional and financial services offering. 12 August 2019
Insurance
Dutch insurance group Aegon has appointed NN Group's Lard Friese as chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Alex Wynaendts at the company's Annual General Meeting to be held on May 15, 2020. 12 August 2019
Insurance
New Jersey-based Specialty Program Group (SPG), an operator of specialty insurance brokerages and underwriting facilities, has acquired specialty insurance programme manager The Mechanic Group. 12 August 2019
Insurance
CIC Services, a risk management and consulting firm specialising in the formation and operation of captive insurance companies, has launched a new reinsurance pool for property and casualty (P&C) coverages. 12 August 2019
Insurance
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has appointed Peter Horton as new group general counsel. 12 August 2019
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Bermuda-based specialty re/insurer Sompo International Holdings has formed a new team offering insurance solutions to smaller businesses in the US and Mexico, including its industry vertical and Asian interest accounts. 9 August 2019
Insurance
Bermuda-based Sirius International Insurance Group's results were negatively impacted in the second quarter and first half of 2019 due to unfavourable prior year loss reserves relating to Typhoon Jebi. 9 August 2019
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