Rating agency says insurers risk exhausting asbestos reserves as payouts continue to outpace incurred losses

International group to acquire outstanding 25% in Belgian subsidiary

Historic liabilities, if not properly mapped, could become one of the most expensive hidden pitfalls of the entire shake-up

Move comes as market concerns grow regarding the pace and scale of litigation exposures beyond environmental cases

Five years of increasing numbers of bankruptcies and rising cyber losses are creating a tougher legal and regulatory environment for boards, Allianz warns

Sector will remain profitable, but trade, natural catastrophe and cyber risks remain

Rating agency says the change reflects the improvement in the company’s results

Insurance trade body welcomes bill to force disclosure of foreign entities funding litigation

State interventionism may boost some lines, but create supply chain risks

Broker’s new framework seeks to drive re/insurer engagement with the sustainable energy sector

The growth of data centres promises insurers billions in new premiums, unprecedented operational data and sustained long-term demand but the exposures are equally significant

Lloyd’s carrier and managing general agent partner on special-purpose arrangement writing property, specialty and casualty programmes