Global Economy
Senate: U.S. Military Contractors Struck by Chinese Hackers
Chinese-backed hackers infiltrated the computer networks of airline, shipping and information technology companies responsible for transporting personnel and weapons for the U.S. military, a Senate ...
Big Data Increasingly Helps Insurers Spot Risks
Insurance companies are increasingly turning to "big data" from satellites, social media and even cigarette sales at gas stations to help identify risks and build up customer profiles. Insurers and ...
Allianz Declines Comment on Report That it Will Sell Part of Fireman’s Fund
Allianz refused to comment Tuesday on a report that it will unload the personal insurance arm of Fireman's Fund, its U.S. subsidiary, due to repeated operating losses. "Allianz never comments on ...
Munich Re at Monte Carlo: Predictions of Moderate Growth
While many expect the global property/casualty reinsurance industry to continue its downward pricing spiral, Munich RE predicts moderate growth for itself in the near future. The world's largest ...
Moody’s at Monte Carlo: Reinsurers Pushing into Primary Insurance
Reinsurers are seeking to push into the primary insurance market ranging from life to property coverage to shore up growth, said Moody's Investors Service. "We expect more mergers and acquisitions," ...
Monte Carlo Consensus: Reinsurance Prices Will Keep Falling
Reinsurance prices will fall and worsening terms and conditions will spread to new classes next year as the industry competes for business, said reinsurers and brokers gathering at their annual ...
Britain is 1st Western Govt. to Issue Offshore Bond in China’s currency
Britain will become first Western government to issue an offshore bond in China's renminbi currency, finance minister George Osborne said on Friday, deepening efforts to build financial links with ...
Ironshore Boosts Life Sciences Business Coverage Capacity
A division of Ironshore Inc. – a billion-dollar insurance holding company – is expanding its pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industry coverage capacity. IronHealth is Ironshore's ...