International
About That Expected Brexit Breakthrough …
The U.K. hinted that a breakthrough in Brexit talks may not be that imminent, as it insisted the European Union must make the next move on what Britain's future ties with the bloc will look like. ...
‘Unprecedented’ Steps Needed to Avert the Worst Effects of Global Warming, U.N. Warns
Society would have to enact "unprecedented" changes to how it consumes energy, travels and builds to meet a lower global warming target or it risks increases in heat waves, flood-causing storms and ...
The Latest Launches From Sompo International and Willis Towers Watson
Sompo International launched a new business unit focused on expanding offerings to more industries in the U.S. market. Willis Towers Watson formed an international InsurTech partnership with Plug and ...
Startups Nail Down Financing for Customer Management Software, Casualty Claims Tech
Glassbox closed a $25 million round of financing intended to fuel the growth of its digital customer management software. The company's clients include insurance companies such as The Hartford, ...
Alliant, Everest Re Launch Bid to Help Protect Hedge Funds From Cyber Attack
Hedge funds can spend years crafting a trading algorithm or a strategy to keep ahead of competitors. A Stone Point Capital-backed insurance broker is offering to help protect those trade secrets, and ...
Don’t Worry? EU, UK Regulators Will Cooperate to Aid Smooth Brexit
European Union regulators have recognized the need to cooperate with their UK counterparts to avoid disorderly markets if no agreement is reached on the terms of the UK's departure from the EU, ...
Q3 2018 Cat Losses Likely to Hit Above the Norm: Morgan Stanley
The 2018 third quarter was relatively benign compared to the record catastrophe losses incurred by carriers last year. But hurricanes, wildfires, typhoons and more could still leave industry losses ...
Growth vs. Accumulation Disaster: Cyber Reinsurers Mull Both Sides
Cyber insurance is a market with enormous growth potential – but one that also has the potential to become a costly, worldwide event in a matter of seconds. Unlike natural catastrophes, cyber isn't ...