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Bermuda-Based Specialty Insurer Mosaic Debuts; Company Includes Lloyd’s Syndicate
Mosaic, a Bermuda-based global specialty insurer, has launched operations in Bermuda, London, the United States and Asia, along with a newly formed Lloyd's syndicate. Operating with initial ...
Irish Court Backs Four Irish Pubs Over COVID Lockdown Insurance Claims
Ireland's High Court ruled on Friday that four publicans insured by FBD were entitled to be indemnified for losses under lockdown-linked claims, in a test case that could have implications for over ...
Chubb CEO Greenberg on COVID Loss Predictions, Cyber and Rioters
COVID-19-related underwriting losses for the property/casualty insurance industry remain on track to reach as high as $80 billion, Chubb Chairman and CEO Evan Greenberg said in a sober assessment of ...
The Latest Launches From Slice Labs and Cowbell Cyber
Slice Labs is debuting an automated claims settlement feature in its cloud services platform for carriers. Cowbell Cyber launched a new program designed to boost risk management services for its ...
Allstate’s Net Income Grew 52 Percent Higher; Auto Underwriting Improved
Insurer Allstate reported improved auto underwriting results and strong investment returns for the 2020 fourth quarter. Net income was up 52 percent to $2.6 billion for the quarter compared to net ...
InsurTech MGA LeaseLock Raises $52M; Liberty Mutual, American Family Among Investors
LeaseLock has raised $52 million in new venture funding from a roster of investors including Liberty Mutual and American Family Insurance. The California-based InsurTech and MGA provides nationwide ...
Property Cat Bond Placement Reaches Record in 2020 and Q4: Aon
Approximately $11 billion of property cat bond limit was placed in 2020, the highest on record, according to a new Aon report that projects the growth momentum will continue in 2021. While the year ...
Argo Faces $51M in Estimated Q4 COVID-19, Natural Catastrophe Losses
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. estimates losses from fourth-quarter 2020 natural catastrophes and the COVID-19 pandemic will hit $51 million. Breaking down the overall total, Bermuda-based ...