Emerging Markets
Cyber Security Firm FireEye Grabs Rival for $200M
FireEye Inc said on Wednesday it paid $200 million to buy privately held iSight Partners in a move to boost its cyber intelligence offerings for governments and businesses as the sector consolidates. ...
ILS Market Reaches New Record, Again: Willis Capital Markets & Advisory
Total non-life insurance linked securities (ILS) capital reached a record $70 billion at year-end 2015 – topping the previous record of $65 billion at year-end 2014, according to the latest ILS ...
Allianz: Business Interruption Remains Huge Risk; Cyber Gaining Fast
Business interruption is the top concern of risk managers heading into 2016 for the fourth year in a row, but cyber is a fast-growing corporate worry, according to a new report from Allianz Global ...
China’s Anbang Insurance Plans More New York Investments
Anbang Insurance Group Co., the Chinese insurer whose almost $2 billion purchase of New York's Waldorf Astoria hotel set a U.S. industry record, isn't done investing in the financial capital. "New ...
Lloyd’s Discloses Standardized Data Requirements for Cyber Risks
Lloyd's of London has developed common core data requirements for cyber risks, a task achieved through collaborating with modeling firms AIR Worldwide and RMS, along with RMS' partner, the Cambridge ...
Hiscox Adds Nuclear and Biothreat Coverage to Terrorism Portfolio
Hiscox said it has beefed up its terrorism coverage, with an eye on addressing nuclear, chemical or biological threats. The specialist insurer also noted it provides the coverage, including policies ...
Executives On The Move at Everest Re, BHSI and Aspen Insurance
A retirement at Everest Re Group is spurring some executive leadership changes. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company expanded its team in Australia to handle the launch of new policies. ...
South Korea Will File Criminal Complaint Against VW’s Local Chief
South Korea plans to file a criminal complaint against the head of Volkswagen AG and Audi AG's local unit later on Tuesday, saying that a recall plan for emissions-cheating cars fell short of legal ...