Bitpanda gets FCA greenlight for UK expansion
European crypto platform Bitpanda has been granted approval by the Financial Conduct Authority to expand its operations in the UK.
Parametrix launches new cyber insurance solution for digital interruption
Parametrix has launched “Parametrix Enterprise Solutions”, a new type of parametric cyber insurance that covers the costs associated with digital interruptions.
CFC names former Coalition exec Kelly McGuinness for Canada cyber role
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WTW enhances Climate Diagnostic tool
Insurance and reinsurance brokerage WTW has enhanced the capabilities of its Climate Diagnostic tool.
Square joins S&P 500
Shares in Block rose on Monday as the Jack Dorsey-founded fintech joined the benchmark S&P 500 index.
Nuveen announces two new hires to drive its institutional insurance business
Global investment management firm, Nuveen has announced two strategic hires for its institutional insurance business.
Appeal of global insurance programs grows
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Editorial: AI complements risk management
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Parsyl opens office in London, hires underwriting team
Parsyl, a provider of insurance for essential supply chains, has announced that it has opened an office in London, and has hired a team of industry-leading marine cargo professionals to serve Lloyd’s open market via Parsyl’s Syndicate 1796.
TSR forecasts higher late season hurricane activity
Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) has maintained a forecast of above normal activity for the North Atlantic hurricane season activity, with a particular threat of enhanced activity late into the season.
CNA Financial reports $317m net income in Q2’24, P&C CR hits 94.8%
Chicago-domiciled insurer, CNA Financial Corporation has reported a net income of $317 million for the second quarter of 2024, a solid increase from the previous year’s $283 million.
Artex completes transition of ILS specialist Horseshoe
Artex, re/insurance broker Gallagher’s alternative risk solutions company, has now completed the rebranding of Horseshoe Insurance Services Holdings Ltd. following its acquisition of the company in late 2019.
Reinsurance joint venture is progressing well: WTW CEO
Carl Hess, CEO of global broking group WTW, said the firm’s reinsurance joint venture with private investment firm Bain Capital is progressing well, and he remains confident in its long-term contribution to growth and earnings.