International
Executives On The Move at Markel International and Aspen Re
Markel International is bringing a Chubb and AIG veteran on board to head its personal accident, contingency and entertainment business in Asia. Aspen Re made two major executive promotions and a ...
The Latest Launches From CyberPolicy, The Hartford and Geospatial Insight
CoverHound subsidiary CyberPolicy released a new one-click insurance product that can be purchased through trusted brands. The Hartford, thanks to a new partnership, will begin offering services to ...
AI InsurTech Betterview Pulls in New Investment From Nationwide, EMC, Maiden Re, More
InsurTech startup Betterview has raised a $4.5 million investment, with three carriers participating in the financing. Nationwide Ventures, EMC Insurance and Maiden Re took part in the Series A ...
Cyber Attacks Added to List of Municipal Bond Credit Risks
Huge pension debt. Crumbling infrastructure. Climate change. Now add cyberattacks to the list of things that municipal bond investors should worry about. The recent ransomware attack that shut down ...
Allianz Grabs Two U.K. Insurance Businesses for $1 Billion Price Tag
Allianz SE agreed to buy two insurance businesses in the U.K. in deals valued at a combined $1 billion, transforming the firm into the second-biggest general insurer in the country. The ...
The Latest Launches From Duck Creek Technologies/Roost, International Marine Underwriters and At-Bay
Duck Creek Technologies will offer Roost's telematics technology to its claims management software users. International Marine Underwriters beefed up its ocean cargo policy with new coverages and a ...
Brexit Uncertainties Trigger Sharp Drop in European Business Confidence
Uncertainty over Britain's departure from the European Union has triggered a sharp drop in business confidence in Europe over the past six months, a survey showed on Thursday. Only 50% of European ...
China Says Hiking U.S. Tariffs Hurts World Economy But Has ‘Very Limited’ Effect on China
The U.S. escalation of trade tensions won't solve any of its problems but will create volatility in global markets and hurt the world economy, according to China's top financial regulator. Higher ...