International
U.N. Official Says Building Laws Need to Be Enforced in Nepal
Nepal must take lessons from earthquake-hit countries such as Mexico and strictly enforce existing building laws as it prepares to rebuild from two major quakes, a senior United Nations official said ...
PartnerRe Seeks Direct Meeting With EXOR About Possible Acquisition Deal
Bermuda-based reinsurer PartnerRe, after weeks of resistance, has decided to meet with EXOR to determine whether the Italian investment firm will sweeten its $6.8 billion bid for the company. Even ...
AIG Snatches Up ING Benefits Network to Boost Multinational Business
American International Group Inc. has acquired ING Employee Benefits Global Network to expand business with multinational clients. AIG purchased a controlling stake in the network, which includes ...
Zurich and Swiss Re Execs Sign Document Supporting ‘Balanced’ Regulation
Executives at Zurich Insurance Group, Swiss Re, and other financial institutions are formally backing regulations to limit financial risk that hit middle ground, striking a balance between financial ...
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Launches Crime Protection With Impersonation Endorsement in Canada
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced the introduction of a new crime protection policy and executive impersonation coverage endorsement for large public and private companies in ...
Tax-Dodge Scrutiny in U.S. Repels Bidders From Bermuda Takeovers
The IRS's scrutiny of tax avoidance in offshore locations has discouraged bidders from taking over reinsurers, potentially reducing the companies' value. Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. and Platinum ...
Chubb Adds Fireman’s Fund Vets to Boost Capacity for Wealthy Clients
Chubb Corp., the insurer of high-end homes and mega-yachts, rehired Jennifer Celmer and added two of her colleagues from Fireman's Fund to bolster the unit selling coverage to wealthy individuals. ...
Fitch Ratings: Carriers Managing Cyber Exposures as They Get Up to Speed
While cyber threats are spurring more financial risk for property/casualty insurers, carriers have managed their exposures as they work to get up to speed with experience and expertise in ...