Commercial Lines
Executive Viewpoint: In 2020, InsurTechs Will Lead the Way
The year 2019 has been a defining one for InsurTechs and, in many ways, has set the pace for what's to come. No longer are legacy companies the presumed leaders of the industry, as we've seen ...
Bermuda Gains Reciprocal Status With U.S. Starting Jan. 1, 2020
Bermuda's insurance market gains reciprocal status with the U.S. as of Jan. 1, 2020, something that industry and business groups there are celebrating as they countdown to the new year. Reciprocal ...
The Hidden Cost of Standing Still: Legacy Platforms Slow Growth and Halt the Shift to AI-Enabled Insurance Business
Presented by Majesco
There is a hidden disease that is killing insurers — the disease of legacy technology. The problem is a matter...
Liberty Mutual Pledges Drastic Reduction in Coal Investments, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer
Liberty Mutual Insurance will drastically limit future underwriting for and investment in coal risks, an apparent response to environmentalists pushing for greener investment strategies among ...
North Korean Hackers, Eastern European Cyber Criminals Reportedly Teaming Up
North Korean state-backed hackers appear to be cooperating with Eastern European cybercriminals, a report said on Wednesday, a finding that suggests digital gangsters and state-backed spies are ...
Royal Caribbean Liability for Volcano Deaths Could Hing on ‘Act of God’ Defense
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's potential liability for a deadly excursion to a volcanic island in New Zealand could hinge on whether the eruption was an unforeseeable "act of God," according to ...
5 Argo Group Directors Will Retire; Early Annual Meeting Planned
Five Argo Group directors plan to retire as of the beleaguered company's 2020 annual meeting, the company disclosed on Dec. 11. Argo, a Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, said that the ...
Allianz UK Begins Marketing Cyber Cover for Mid-Sized Businesses
Allianz UK has launched Cyber Select, a cyber offering designed primarily for mid-sized corporate businesses. Cyber Select's cover is designed to deal with the consequences of unauthorized use of IT ...
Low Interest Rates Could Dent French P/C Insurers Profits in 2020: Moody’s
The 2020 outlook for the French insurance sector is negative, reflecting growing pressures on the property/casualty insurers' profitability from low interest rates, Moody's Investors Service said in ...