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QBE returns to profit in 2018 due to fall in cat claims and cost-cutting

Australia-based QBE Insurance Group returned to profit last year helped by "significantly reduced catastrophe claims", after an extreme 2017, and a robust cost-cutting programme.   25 February 2019

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Brit expands capacity for Bermuda sidecar and Lloyd’s Syndicate 2988

Specialty re/insurer Brit has completed the fifth annual renewal and expansion of its Bermuda domiciled special purpose insurer Versutus.   25 February 2019

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THB hires CFO from Gallagher and names chair

Specialist re/insurance broker THB Group has appointed Kay Smith as group chief financial officer, replacing Rob Wilkinson, who will become commercial director.   21 February 2019

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Nassau Re launches insurtech incubator in Hartford

US-based Nassau Re has launched an insurtech incubator to support start-ups focused on the life insurance, annuity and reinsurance industries.   21 February 2019

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Willis Re swoops for Canopius exec to build agriculture business in Asia

Willis Re, the reinsurance division of broker Willis Towers Watson, has set up an agriculture team in Asia Pacific with the appointment of Canopius executive David Gregori.   20 February 2019

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Insurtech C-Quence hires from Chubb and AIG to grow commercial lines

C-Quence, a new insurtech managing general agent (MGA) with a commercial insurance trading and underwriting platform, has strengthened its underwriting team with senior hires from Chubb and AIG.   15 February 2019

Insurance

Miller swoops on Gallagher broker to expand specialty business in Asia

Re/insurance broker Miller has hired property broker Amanda Lee to further strengthen its specialty business in Asia.   15 February 2019

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SSL Endeavour reveals management shake-up post merger; Karen Allen steps down

Lloyd's broker and delegated authority specialist SSL Endeavour, which has merged under private investment firm JC Flowers, has reshuffled its management team. The move has led to the departure of top executives such as Karen Allen who joined the company nearly four months ago.   13 February 2019

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RFIB expands African operations with new headquarters

Lloyd's re/insurance broker RFIB Group has established new permanent offices in Montecasino, Johannesburg, to further expand its presence in Africa.   12 February 2019

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Aon appoints veteran Lambrou as CEO commercial risk solutions

Aon has named Lambros Lambrou, a 30-year veteran at the re/insurance broker, as new global CEO of commercial risk solutions.   11 February 2019

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