Global Economy
Flood Onslaught In Germany Could Break Records; Insurers Expect Costly Hit
Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged swift help backed by "all the power of the state" for people affected by devastating flooding in western Germany, where at least 42 people have died and dozens are ...
‘Sunny Day’ Floods Becoming Increasingly Common With Rising Sea Levels: NOAA
Record high-tide flooding washed over U.S. coasts in the past year, and rising sea levels are expected to send the deluges into streets, homes and businesses even more frequently over the next ...
P/C Insurers Plan to Boost Their Use of Actuarial Automation: Willis Towers Watson
Property/casualty insurers plan to accelerate their use of automation for actuarial work, a new Willis Towers Watson survey found. What's more, COVID-19 has been a major factor in the trend. The ...
AIG Will Use IPO, Sale to Blackstone, to Unload Pieces of Life/Retirement Biz
American International Group Inc plans to use an IPO to sell part of its life and retirement business, while Blackstone Group Inc agreed to buy a sizeable stake, according to a person familiar with ...
Aviva Warns UK Government Safety Plan for High-Rise Buildings Could Push Away Investors
Aviva Plc, the UK insurer and asset manager, warned the government that new safety proposals for high-rise apartment blocks could steer institutional investors away from the residential property ...
Climate Change Financial ‘Stress Tests’ Need Better Data and Modeling: Global Oversight Body
Climate change financial 'stress tests' will need to be improved with better data and modeling, a new paper by a global oversight body has recommended, but potential losses at individual banks or ...
Travelers Makes ‘Strategic Minority Investment’ in Fidelis Insurance Holdings
The Travelers Companies said it has made a "strategic minority investment" in Fidelis Insurance Holdings, a privately-owned global specialty insurer and reinsurer. Neither side disclosed financial ...
Canadian Municipalities Face Insurance Premium Hikes After COVID Revenue Collapse
Canadian municipalities reeling from a pandemic-driven hit to revenues are facing an added blow from surging liability insurance costs, forcing them to raise property taxes or even cut services for ...