Reinsurance
In a First, D.C. Eyes Retrofitting or Removing All Flood-Prone Buildings by 2050
Washington is announcing a goal of retrofitting or removing all of its flood-prone buildings by 2050, the first major U.S. city to set such a policy. The proposal is part of a broader plan to protect ...
Climate Change Leads to Bark Beetle Outbreak in Central Europe’s Spruce Forests
Hot, dry summers are fanning an unprecedented outbreak of bark beetles that are destroying vast swathes of central Europe's spruce forests which define the region's landscape. Draft brought on by ...
‘We’re Just a Bridge’; Take Responsibility to Protect Yourselves, Says FEMA Chief
Americans must assume more responsibility for protecting themselves from the rising toll of natural disasters, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency warned. "Most people think, 'I see ...
Activist Fund Fails to Boot Kessler As SCOR CEO; Shareholders Reject Ouster Proposal
Reinsurer SCOR's shareholders on Friday blocked an attempt by an activist fund to oust the company's CEO, in a sign that activist investors are increasing pressure on French blue chips. Nearly three ...
Argo Shareholder Details Allegations of Excessive Corporate Jet Use
An activist Argo Group shareholder accuses the company of using a corporate jet for 1,500 flights in recent months and questions whether the trips were exclusively for business purposes. So goes the ...
Two Years Late, the P/C Insurance Market Is Finally Hardening: W.R. Berkley CEO
Two years after the property/casualty insurance market experienced historic catastrophe losses, it is finally showing signs of hardening, said W.R. Berkley Corp.'s president and CEO. W. Robert ...
Rate Increases Bear Fruit During W.R. Berkley’s Q1; Net Investment Income Dips
W.R. Berkley Corp enjoyed solid premium growth in the 2019 first quarter and its reinsurance arm booked encouraging results, with the carrier crediting "further rate improvement" for the positive ...
Alternative Capital Grew Again in 2018 Even as Total Reinsurance Capital Dropped: Willis Re
While total dedicated reinsurance capital dropped in 2018, alternative capital continued its steady rise, according to a report published by Willis Re. Total dedicated reinsurance capital – which ...