Emerging Markets
2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season Below Average But Deadly
The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season may end up being remembered for a subpar number of storms, even though the total still beat early forecasts and more than 50 people died. The season, which also ...
Insurers Could Pay Up to $600M in Brazilian Dam Burst
Insurers covering risks for a Brazilian mine where two dams burst last week, killing at least six people, could pay up to $600 million in claims, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on ...
Report: Zurich Insurance Seeking Replacement for CEO Senn
Zurich Insurance AG is seeking a replacement for Chief Executive Officer Martin Senn, according to Swiss business magazine Bilanz. Switzerland's biggest insurance company has hired the London ...
Executives On The Move at XL Catlin, Validus, Allianz and More
We have new hires and promotions to tell you about at XL Catlin, Validus Holdings, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Aspen Insurance and Houston International Insurance Group: *** XL Catlin ...
Arch Capital Promotes Exec to President/COO Slot
Arch Capital Group Ltd. has promoted one of its long-time executives to be the company's next president and chief operating officer. Marc Grandisson takes on his new role at the specialty insurer and ...
A Hurricane/Cyclone/Typhoon Season to Remember Is Not Over Yet
For a few minutes last Wednesday, there weren't any hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons or tropical storms anywhere in the world. The respite didn't last long. Thursday morning, the U.S. Navy and Air ...
TigerRisk and Gen Re: Influx of Capital From Asia a Trend Worth Watching
Recent M&A-related investment from Asia offers yet another twist in the ongoing influx of new capital that has fostered uncertainty among insurers and reinsurers alike. Some insiders view the ...
Two Former XL Catlin Execs to Launch Aspen’s Singapore Operations
Two XL Catlin executives have jumped ship, signing on with Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. to help launch and grow its Singapore operations. Yann Marmonier will lead Aspen's Singapore business, and ...