Global Economy
Brazil May Sell Part of Stake in Latin American Reinsurer IRB
Brazil's government is considering the sale of some of its stake in IRB-Brasil Resseguros SA, the largest reinsurer in Latin America, in a 4 billion-real ($1.3 billion) initial public offering, two ...
Climate Change Not Yet Boosting Atlantic Hurricane Activity: Karen Clark & Co.
Climate change may be ongoing, but it doesn't seem to have any measurable effect so far on North Atlantic hurricanes that drive cat market losses. The future, however, could be much more risky. ...
A.M. Best: Gross Written Reinsurance Premium Drops in London Market
Lloyd's gross written reinsurance premium dropped more than 5 percent from 2013 to 2014, underscoring the competitive threat to the London market posed by local and regional reinsurance hubs, A.M. ...
Pacific Facing Major Storms; Atlantic, Not So Much (Yet)
The Atlantic hurricane season opened with empty seas and low expectations as two storms raged off the western coast of Mexico, where they will almost certainly stay. Hurricane Andres, which formed ...
Once Again, Leading Asset Managers Reject Global Risk Reduction Rules
The world's multi-trillion dollar asset management industry has presented a united front to reject proposals aimed at mitigating risks in the sector, even after they were revised by regulators. The ...
PartnerRe’s Shareholders Will Vote July 24 on Proposed AXIS Capital Merger
PartnerRe set July 24 as the date that shareholders will vote on its proposed merger with AXIS Capital Holdings, months after both parties first announced their agreement. The milestone follows a ...
Ironshore Beefs Up Kidnap/Ransom Coverage For Latin America
Ironshore, soon to become part of Chinese conglomerate Fosun International, has beefed up its kidnap and ransom coverage for Latin America-based clients. The Bermuda specialty insurer is expanding ...
Willis Completes Majority Investment in London Broker Miller
Reinsurance broker Willis Group Holdings said it has completed its investment in Miller Insurance Services LLP that will enhance its wholesale insurance brokerage business and expertise in marine ...