Specialty
WTW launches $200m cargo facility
New facility is designed to safeguard cargo owners from geopolitical risks such as terrorism, war and political violence
Roppestad set to become International Group chair
Gard chief executive to replace Britannia’s Andrew Cutler
Container fires remain one of the most significant hazards for boxships as incidents mount
While more cargo is carried on containerships now than ever before, the incidence of fire has not decreased in the same way as other causes of casualty
Arch hires MSIG’s Kaufmann to lead new US marine operation
Executive will establish new unit writing inland and ocean marine coverage
US politics poses latest threat to wind energy: McGill’s Sexton
‘The development of new offshore wind projects in the US is pretty much dead for the next four years,’ McGill and Partners’ head of renewables, power and energy, Tom Sexton, says
MS Amlin appoints Harris head of natural resources
Lloyd’s carrier hires Axa XL’s head of energy for UK and Lloyd’s to lead natural resources business
Energy markets must focus on discipline and customer outcomes: Markel’s House
Markel International’s energy lead describes how insurers are navigating competing influences in a transitioning market
Renewables upend traditional models: Beazley’s Sheppard
Rapid geographical and technological expansion in the renewables sector is exposing insurers to unfamiliar risks that are reshaping how coverage is structured, Beazley's renewable energy underwriter, Ben Sheppard, argues
Aviation rates remain stable despite losses: Gallagher
High levels of capacity and healthy underwriting appetite continued to drive the market despite a challenging loss environment
Russia planes ruling ‘an earnings event’: Fitch
Last month the UK High Court ruled war risk insurers must pay out on trapped planes
Aviation lessor ruling ‘unlikely to have an immediate market impact’
Insurers were likely well prepared for the court judgement and the war risk market has already been hardening, broker Price Forbes says
Geopolitical risk and war ‘biggest threat to aviation insurers’
International Union of Aerospace Insurers survey also identifies an increase in natural catastrophe, supply chain problems and a lack of skilled personnel as key concerns
LSM names Fraigneau Europe president
Specialty carrier promotes chief underwriting officer to deliver 2030 growth strategy
Aviation rates remain stable despite losses: Gallagher
High levels of capacity and healthy underwriting appetite continued to drive the market despite a challenging loss environment
MS Amlin appoints Harris head of natural resources
Lloyd’s carrier hires Axa XL’s head of energy for UK and Lloyd’s to lead natural resources business
MGAs hit with claims pressure but eye AI-driven growth
New report reveals MGAs face pressure from rising claims risks and regulation, but industry views artificial intelligence and specialty lines as key to future resilience
Axa XL survey foresees slowdown in credit and political risk
Easing inflation and lower prices indicate post-pandemic growth spurt is cooling
Raising the stakes in political violence
Aegis London’s $100m political violence consortium comes at a time when traditional insurers have been heading for the exit, according to war and terrorism class underwriter, James MacDonald
Regulation tops worries for transport sector
Geopolitical disputes prompt concerns about business disruption, WTW survey finds
Re/insurers face new age of political risk
The increasing importance of geopolitical factors in business decision-making has led to a transformation of re/insurers from passive risk managers to active geopolitical intelligence agents
WTW launches $200m cargo facility
New facility is designed to safeguard cargo owners from geopolitical risks such as terrorism, war and political violence
LA protests force rethink of SRCC coverage
Recent unrest in Los Angeles has reignited concern over the insurance industry's approach to strikes, riots and civil commotion cover, exposing definitional grey areas, silent coverage risks and an urgent need for modernised risk assessment tools, according to experts
Optio returns to PVT market with new offering
Lloyd's-backed product offers a $150m limit
Aegis doubles capacity for digital terrorism product to $500m
Lloyd's consortium-backed product now suitable for larger organisations with significant exposure to terrorist risks
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