Alabama captive conference to be held in person
Alternative Risk Transfer/Captives, Catastrophes, Coronavirus, Emerging Risks
VIG Re appoints Jurčíková as COO and Hajek as CFO
VIG Re, the reinsurance arm of Prague-domiciled Vienna Insurance Group, has appointed Ivana Jurčíková, a current Board member, to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), while Wolfgang Hajek joined the Board as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1st, January 2025.
Southlake Specialty enters into partnership with Risk Exchange, Accelerant
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company, part of the Texas-based Southlake Financial Group, which specialises in program-focused property and casualty (P&C) insurance, has entered into a partnership with Accelerant, the data-driven Risk Exchange.
Swiss Re among founding buyers in carbon removal scheme
Reinsurance, Risk Management Switzerland Swiss Re
Global spending on financial market data hits $44.3bn
Global spending on financial market data and news grew modestly in 2024, with revenues rising 6.4% – far slower than the previous year – to $44.3 billion.
CannTrust discloses Ontario Securities probe, delays Q2 results
Cannabis, D&O, Financial Results, General liability, Regulation Canada
EEOC sues emergency transport companies over beard policy
Coverage Disputes, Employment Practices, Regulation
Gallagher buys nonprofit-focused agency
Agents and Brokers, Mergers and Acquisitions, Risk Management Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Biometric technology raises liability concerns
Catastrophes, Coronavirus, Cyber Risks, D&O, Emerging Risks, General liability, P/C Insurers, Technology Aon, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., CNA
Triple-I calls for mitigation measures amid misconceptions about risk-based insurance pricing
The Insurance Information Institute’s (Triple-I) recent Issues Brief highlighted misconceptions of risk-based pricing in property/casualty insurance, which some perceive as unfair, and recommended solutions, including modernising building codes and proactive mitigation measures.
VIG bids for majority stake in Moldasig
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has submitted a bid to acquire 80% of the shares of MOLDASIG S.A. (Moldasig) following an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Moldova.