International
Arch Capital CEO Iordanou Retires; Grandisson Replaces Him as Succession Plan Kicks ln
Marc Grandisson is the new CEO of Arch Capital Group. Ltd., following the previously announced retirement of longtime leader Constantine "Dinos" Iordanou. Arch disclosed in a regulatory filing that ...
The Latest Launches From XL Catlin and Bold Penguin/TechCanary
XL Catlin's London-based insurance operations have introduced a Brexit contract continuity clause. Bold Penguin and TechCanary are partnering to use their respective technology to streamline ...
Lawmakers Recommend Longer Brexit Process If Delays Would Help
Britain should consider a limited extension to its exit process from the European Union if needed to ensure details of its future relationship with the bloc are agreed, a committee of lawmakers said ...
Trump Tax Cuts Could Solidify U.S. as Most Active Insurance M&A Region: Clyde & Co.
The U.S. has regained its position as the most active region for M&A activity in the global insurance industry, and the Trump tax cuts could boost that activity even further, according to a ...
Munich Re Reportedly Negotiating on London Skyscraper Plot for Possible UK HQ Site
Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurer, is in talks to acquire a plot that has approval for one of the tallest towers in the City of London financial district, people with knowledge of the plan ...
Executives On The Move at Canopius, Markel and GEICO
Canopius hired two outside people to become its latest group chief operating officer and group chief financial officer, respectively. Markel Corp. created a new position - chief global ceded ...
Early 2018 Air Crashes End 2017’s Record Flight Safety Streak
Three deadly air crashes that have killed 170 passengers in the past 4 1/2 weeks may indicate that 2017, the safest-ever year for aviation, represented a statistical blip. A total of five fare-paying ...
Many Financial Firms Remain Unprepared for Brexit, Irish Regulator Warns
Irish Central Bank Deputy Governor Ed Sibley warned that many financial firms remain unprepared for Britain's exit from the European Union as the two sides remain at odds on their future ...