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RVS Roundtable: The market is striking a balance but creativity needed in competitive environment

At the 67th Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo last week, Reinsurance News held its annual executive roundtable, during which eight experts and leaders from across the industry discussed the sustainability of current market conditions, the outlook for the 2026 renewals and beyond, reinsurer discipline, the casualty space, while the role of alternative capital, MGAs, and the potential of advanced technology and AI was also debated.

Alabama man pleads guilty to SEC X hack

An Alabama man has pleaded guilty in connection with the January 2024 unauthorized takeover of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s social media account on X to artifically boost bitcoin prices.

AIG reports Q2’24 net loss on Corebridge deconsolidation

Global insurer AIG has reported a net loss of $4 billion in its second quarter 2024 results, driven by the recognition of a loss as a result of Corebridge deconsolidation, with divested businesses denting the performance of its general insurance (GI) business.

Bermuda re/insurers still in “early stages” of ESG, study shows

A new study by Oxbow Partners, a specialist management consultancy for the insurance industry, in partnership with the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), shows that the Bermudian insurance and reinsurance industry is still in the “early stages” of its ESG development.

Aviva and Greggs Pension Scheme finalise £100 million buy-in

Greggs plc Pension Trustees Limited, the Trustee of the Greggs plc 1978 Retirement and Death Benefit Scheme, has completed a £100 million bulk annuity agreement with Aviva, an insurance and financial services provider, which covers most of the Scheme’s liabilities.