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Willis Towers Watson expands role of Asia CRB head

Broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed Simon Weaver as the leader of corporate risk & broking (CRB) for Asia and Australasia to accelerate growth in the region.   26 March 2018

Insurance

Blockchain-based B3i incorporates in Zurich ahead of funding round

The founders of the Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative (B3i) have launched B3i Services in Zurich, Switzerland.   26 March 2018

Insurance

IAT Insurance acquires casualty renewal rights from State Auto

IAT Insurance Group is acquiring the renewal rights and certain associated assets for a book of surplus lines excess and umbrella insurance business from Rockhill Insurance Group, a subsidiary of State Auto Mutual Insurance Company.   26 March 2018

Alternative Risk Transfer

Essent Group unveils $424.4m ILS deal

Bermuda-based mortgage insurance provider Essent Group has closed a $424.4 million reinsurance transaction and related mortgage insurance-linked notes offering.   26 March 2018

Insurance

Cyber-attacks threaten power grids

Recent reports highlighted the growing threat of cyber-attacks and data breaches to the energy sector, and underscore the growing need for protection, according to rating agency AM Best.   26 March 2018

Insurance

Alpiq chief pulls back from candidacy for Zurich Insurance board

Jasmin Staiblin, chief executive officer of Alpiq, has withdrawn her candidacy for election to the board of directors of Zurich Insurance Group.   26 March 2018

Insurance

Hamilton Re co-founder departs

Claude Lefebvre, chief underwriting officer, partnerships & casualty reinsurance at Hamilton Re and co-founder of the company is leaving the firm “to pursue other interests,” according to a company statement.   23 March 2018

Insurance

LV= appoints chief risk officer general insurance

Liverpool Victoria (LV=) General Insurance (GI), the UK’s third largest car insurer has appointed Kieran O’Keeffe as chief risk officer with immediate effect.   23 March 2018

Insurance

Insurtech Insly raises €2.2m for expansion

Insly, a cloud-based insurance platform, has received an investment of €2.2 million led by Concentric and Black Pearls VC to expand the business.   23 March 2018

Insurance

Brexit distraction slows Lloyd's expansion into emerging markets

Uncertainties around Brexit mean Lloyd’s focus is on retaining its foothold in Europe – at the detriment of seeking further growth in emerging markets, the market’s chief financial officer has said.   21 March 2018

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