NewsLossesMoody’s predicts ‘average’ 2018 Atlantic hurricane seasonThis year’s storm activity in the Atlantic basin is expected to be near historical averages, according to data collated by Moody’s. Mon 18 Jun 2018
NewsM&AAllianz weighing approach for RSA, Aviva: reportGerman insurance giant Allianz is mulling a takeover approach for large UK carriers including RSA and Aviva after the Oliver Bäte-led company was beaten to the punch in pursuit of XL Group.Mon 18 Jun 2018
NewsProperty catastropheAeolus NOT the ILS fund on $250mn Nationwide 'top and drop' layerBlue-chip reinsurance fund manager Aeolus is not the alternative market that shared the placement with Swiss Re on US mutual Nationwide’s top $250mn layer that renewed at 1.6.Fri 15 Jun 2018
NewsRating actionsAM Best goes positive on PartnerReAM Best has said PartnerRe’s ability to eke out an underwriting profit last year - despite a swathe of devastating catastrophes - helped its decision to assign a positive outlook to the reinsurer’s “A” financial strength rating.Fri 15 Jun 2018
TV VideoBlockchain and AI will shape the future landscape of the reinsurance sector: Ari Chatterjee, COO, EnvelopRiskVideo: Blockchain and AI will shape the fu…Fri 15 Jun 2018
NewsLegal/ RegulatoryPRA doubled insurance investigations last year The PRA conducted six investigations into the regulatory reporting, risk management and controls of insurance firms last year, double that of 2016.Fri 15 Jun 2018
NewsPeople MovesRyan Specialty hires senior AmWINS exec to launch new cat MGURyan Specialty Group has hired the head of AmWINS Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) Katie Davies to launch a new property MGU, with a strong cat component.Thu 14 Jun 2018
NewsNephila-backed Volante reveals $900mn capacity dealVolante, the newly-launched managing general agent backed by ILS heavyweight Nephila, has unveiled a $900mn capacity deal for a spate of new underwriting teams.Thu 14 Jun 2018
NewsArdonagh Group makes move into reinsurance brokingThe Ardonagh Group has taken a step into the reinsurance broking market with the launch of a new unit targeting the sector under its Price Forbes unit.Wed 13 Jun 2018
NewsPeople MovesRyan Specialty’s StarPoint takes FI underwriter from LibertyRyan Specialty Group-owned managing general agent StarPoint Executive Risks has hired Mark Selby to head up its newly-launched financial institutions business.Wed 13 Jun 2018
TV VideoUnderstanding blockchain and how best to implement it is the key for insurers: Greg Hoffnagle, Cooley LLCWed 13 Jun 2018
TV VideoBermuda is a progressive marketplace that will embrace blockchain: Arun Balakrishnan, CEO, XceedanceWed 13 Jun 2018
TV VideoBlockchain will develop innovation and unlock potential for Insurers: Vikas Acharya, COO, ChainThatWed 13 Jun 2018
NewsM&AHyperion takes 10% stake in Apollo PartnersHyperion - which owns brokers Howden and RKH, as well underwriting agency Dual - has acquired a 9.9 percent stake in the holding company for Lloyd’s managing agency Apollo.Wed 13 Jun 2018