International
Travelers: $224M in Energy-Related Junk Bonds is ‘Manageable’
Travelers Cos., the lone property-casualty insurer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, had about $224 million of energy-related bonds that were rated below investment grade as of Dec. 31. The ...
India’s Nuclear Power Plant Construction Plans Stirs Accident Liability Debate
It's a $182 billion question for India with no easy answer. That's the estimated amount the country plans to spend on nuclear power plants to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pledge to provide ...
AIG, Aspen and More Link to Access Underserved Developing Markets
A number of insurance stalwarts including American International Group and Zurich Insurance Group plan to launch microinsurance ventures designed to improve risk protection for underserved markets in ...
Willis Will Grab Majority Stake in Miller, Enabling Growth in Wholesale Market
Willis Group Holdings Plc, the third-largest insurance broker by market value, agreed to take a majority stake in Miller Insurance Services LLP to add shipping clients. Willis will take an 85 percent ...
An Imminent Need in Asia: Develop and Retain Local Insurance Talent
The Asian insurance sector has endured a radical transformation during the past decade, imposed by a combination of global and regional influences as well as demands made by a more sophisticated and ...
Report: False Positive Cyber Security Alerts Adding Unnecessary Cost
It is common knowledge at this point that cyber attacks are increasing in their frequency, scope and cost to businesses around the world. But falsely positive cyber security alerts are also taking ...
RSA Will Battle Ex-Executive’s Unfair Dismissal Allegation
RSA Insurance Group Plc said it will fight a constructive dismissal case filed by the former head of its Irish unit, who stepped down more than a year ago amid an accounting scandal. Philip Smith, ...
AIG to Grow in Ireland With a Health Insurer Acquisition
American International Group is expanding its health insurance offerings with a new acquisition in Ireland. AIG said it will buy Layla Healthcare, Ireland's second largest health insurer, and that ...