Monday, October 12, 2020

Your Reinsurance News for 12 October 2020

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Arch to buy Watford Re in $622mn deal

Watford's shareholders are set to receive $31.30 in cash for each Watford common share they hold.

It's time to go back to basics: Lloyd's CEO

The industry needs to prioritise educating people around the benefits of insurance, says John Neal.

Wildfires, storms, monsoons drive costly Sep

Monsoon flooding across Asia in 2020 has cost around US $45 billion in economic terms, says Aon.

CII adds Aon UK CEO Page as president

Julie Page brings over 20 years' experience within the insurance industry.

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Alex could be costliest European cat of 2020

Storm Alex is expected to drive somewhere north of US $3 billion of economic costs.

Re/insurers must work with cities: Lloyd's

Lloyd's has urged the industry to work closely with city administrators to improve risk management.

Aegon to offload Stonebridge for £60mn

The acquirer is London-based Global Premium Holdings group, a subsidiary of Embignell group.

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Munich Re introduces LPL coverage

The LPL policy provides up to $5 million in primary or excess liability coverage for errors or omissions.

Jamaica still aims for cat bond

The Government of Jamaica will continue to work alongside the World Bank and other groups.

COVID-19 changing term claims trends: AGCS

The pandemic will likely cause claims trends and risk exposures to evolve in the mid-and long-term.

S&P upgrades Flood Re ratings

The upgrade reflects increased confidence in the success and effectiveness of the scheme.

Allianz Insurance hires new Head of Claims

Graham Stait will be the new Head of Claims Operations at the company.

Chubb launches UK personal cyber product

Chubb UK has launched a new personal cyber product to protect individuals and their families.

Demotech assigns 'unsurpassed' rating to Coefficient

Coefficient provides self-funded employers with a data-based approach to employer stop-loss.

Swiss Re CorSo to leverage Majesco's digital platforms

The Swiss Re subsidiary opted to implement the Majesco Digital1st Insurance platform.

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The Hartford hires new Head of the Central Division

Bob Gulino is now Head of the Central Division for Middle and Large Commercial Insurance business.

Pension schemes eyeing buy-out as long-term objective

49% of schemes are now targeting buy-out as their long-term objective, says Hymans Robertson.

Brit partners with Tangram, Costero on Kidnap & Ransom cover

The facility is accessible to all Tangram appointed retail brokers in the United States. 

Pro Global hires new Head of UK Specialty Claims

Mike Mackenzie will join the company as Head of UK Specialty Claims at the start of 2021.

Essent secures $400mn of mortgage reinsurance

The reinsurance covers mortgage insurance policies written in September 2019 through July 2020.

AccuRisk sets up ancillary unit

The firm's also acquired the renewal rights to Great American Insurance's book of Texas business.

CEA's new cat bond triples in size to $775m

This is more than three times the initial amount of notes offered to investors.

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