Emerging Markets
Uber Expands into More African Countries
Uber Technologies Inc. plans to start operating in three new African countries by the end of June, extending its reach 2 1/2 years after introducing its ride-hailing service in the continent. The ...
April Renewals Reflected Slowing Price Cuts, Rising Reinsurance Demand: Willis Re
While the April 1 renewals saw a continuation of the softening market, there are encouraging signs that price cuts are slowing and reinsurance demand is rising, according to a Willis Re report. For ...
Anbang Insurance Pulls $14B Bid for Starwood Hotels
A group led by China's Anbang Insurance Group Co. withdrew its $14 billion takeover bid for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., clearing the way for a purchase by Marriott International ...
Executives On The Move at Everest Re, Maiden Re and Great American Insurance
Everest Re Group made three big executive changes. Maiden Re launched a new offering and brought in a veteran Zurich exec to lead the effort. Great American Insurance Group announced a big promotion. ...
Zurich Insurance Chairman Insists Overhaul Will Lead to Better Results
Zurich Insurance Group AG will see improving results this year after taking steps to cut costs and overhaul units following unexpected losses at its general insurance unit, according to Chairman Tom ...
China Tech Outfit Discloses Intent to Buy Unnamed Reinsurance Group
A Chinese high-tech operation said it plans to snatch up a group of reinsurance companies in a diversification move. China Goldjoy Group Ltd., formerly known as World Wide Touch Technology Holdings ...
The Hartford Adds Five More Teams to Major League Baseball Sponsorship
The Hartford is boosting its advertising investment in Major League Baseball. Already a sponsor of five teams, The Hartford said it will add five more to the list: the Atlanta Braves, Baltimore ...
Asia Investment Grabs Big Chunk of Global P/C M&A Pie: Conning
Insurance industry M&A truly went global in 2015, and a noteworthy chunk of the attention came from China and Japan. Conning summarizes the scope of this in a new report, and the author said he ...