International
AXIS CEO May Pursue New M&A Target (Not PartnerRe)
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., the reinsurer seeking to grow its business after losing a bidding war for PartnerRe, is looking for more partnerships and may try another comparable takeover, its chief ...
U.S. Motor Vehicle Premiums Will Plunge as Autonomous Vehicles Advance: Aon Benfield
The rollout of autonomous vehicles over the next few decades could lead to a massive reduction in U.S. motor vehicle premiums in the coming years, Aon Benfield said in a new report. Expectations are ...
Trov Teams With Munich Re for 2017 U.S. Launch of On-Demand Insurance Platform
Trov, an on-demand insurance startup, is revving up plans to enter the U.S. market in 2017, by way of a partnership with Munich Re. Plans call for phasing in Trov's on-demand insurance into all 50 ...
Executives On The Move at The Hartford, XL Catlin, QBE North America and More
The Hartford named its first-ever chief strategy and ventures officer, with a goal of driving new growth through innovation. XL Catlin appointed an executive to serve as global head of underwriting ...
Over 80% of Homes Damaged in Louisiana Storms Lack Flood Insurance: Impact Forecasting
Extreme August flooding in Louisiana and the Midwest took its toll in August, causing between $10 billion and $15 billion in economic losses, according to Aon Benfield's Impact Forecasting. Public ...
46M People Could Benefit From $19B UK Suit Alleging Excessive Mastercard Fees
Some 46 million people in Britain could potentially benefit from a legal case brought against Mastercard demanding 14 billion pounds ($19 billion) in damages for allegedly charging excessive fees, ...
Ex-AIG Chairman Greenberg Seeks Vindication in 11-Year Lawsuit Battle
Even at 91, former American International Group Inc. Chairman Maurice "Hank" Greenberg isn't ready to quit fighting. Greenberg scrapped with regulators and the Internal Revenue Service and beat the ...
Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital Re Seals Expansion Deal for Asia, Europe
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd., the reinsurer that counts on hedge fund manager David Einhorn to oversee its investment portfolio, reached a deal to expand in Europe and Asia as the company seeks to ...