Industry News
New InsurTech Financings Focused on Agencies, Cyber and Analytics
Broker Buddha raised $4.5 million to help advance its agency operations technology that simplifies commercial insurance application and renewals. Kovrr, a Tel Aviv-based predictive cyber risk ...
Insurance and Other Securities Under Pressure Remain Private Equity Targets: Apollo Exec
Private equity billionaire Joshua Harris thinks there are still plenty of undervalued companies to improve and profit from, especially away from the public markets. "Certainly, this is not a ...
Aviation Industry Braces for Substantial Premium Hikes Due to 737 MAX Grounding
The aviation industry is bracing for double-digit insurance premium hikes for the first time in about 15 years, as insurers wrestle with higher costs from aircraft groundings, including the grounding ...
Lloyd’s Plans Miami Office to Back Growth in Latin America, Caribbean Markets
Lloyd's plans to set up an office in Miami to support business development in the Latin American and Caribbean markets. "Latin America is a key market for Lloyd's, with premium close to US$1.5 ...
Fire and Hail Forcing Insurers to Rethink Climate Change Risks
By the time David Kaisel got back from selling his flour at a farmers' market, a wildfire in California's Capay Valley had burnt both his tractor and the shipping container where he kept some tools. ...
Here’s How Aon’s New Reinsurance Auction Works
The broker Aon plc has launched an auction capability for the Jan. 1, 2020 reinsurance renewals. The auction is designed to provide additional options for insurer clients by reducing the time frame ...
Executives On The Move at Octo Group, BHSI, QBE North America and Alliant
Telematics firm Octo Group appointed a new CEO. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance expanded its leadership team in France. QBE North America named a new head of Surety. Alliant hired a new ...
Generali Rolls Out Specialty Insurance Arm in U.S.
The U.S. branch of Italy's Generali Group has launched a Specialty Insurance Division, which will focus on providing warranty products and services. Generali U.S. Branch said the division will ...