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PartnerRe’s non-life unit drives solid growth; investments boost profits in Q1 2019 results

PartnerRe enjoyed solid growth and a big increase in profits in the first quarter of 2019 driven largely by net unrealized investments gains - but the Bermuda reinsurer’s CEO also highlighted improvements in the pricing environment.   16 May 2019

News

A fantastic book—with an attractive cover

Insurtech, new risks and the growing involvement of the capital markets are all making the re/insurance industry more attractive to young people—and they look increasingly central to its future.   13 May 2019

Insurance

EU Court backs CCR’s French nat cat despite complaints, SCOR responds

The General Court of the European Union has backed the European Commission decision to approve CCR’s natural disaster reinsurance scheme based in France despite objections from French reinsurer SCOR.   7 May 2019

Insurance

Aon: reinsurance ‘resilient’ despite unprecedented nat cat losses in 2018, 2017

Reinsurance sector earnings have remained buoyant in the face of unprecedented natural catastrophe losses over the past two years, Aon’s Reinsurance Aggregate (ARA) report has found.   1 May 2019

Insurance

Lloyd's report examines unanswered questions about AI risk liability

While artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics have helped insurers improve their operations and increase efficiency, it has also introduced new risks relating to trust, ethics, security and safety, a new Lloyd's report has suggested.   29 April 2019

Insurance

Lloyd’s Lab second cohort features AI, gig economy and language tech

Lloyd’s Lab, the experimental development hub for Lloyd’s of London, has unveiled its second cohort of 12 teams, which include AI, gig economy, and language processing innovators.   29 April 2019

Insurance

Willis Towers Watson hires asset management specialist from Lockton

Broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed a number of asset management experts in its FINEX financial institutions practice to further expand its offering globally.   29 April 2019

Insurance

Munich Re's HSB reveals broker e-trading platform

Munich Re-owned specialist engineering and technology insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has launched a new online trading platform for brokers.   29 April 2019

Insurance

Willis Towers Watson brings new global head of financial solutions from BNP Paribas

Broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed Christophe Meurier as global head of financial solutions, succeeding Paul Davidson who will continue as chairman of the business unit.   29 April 2019

Insurance

SCOR shareholders back CEO Kessler opposing "destabilisation attempt" by investor CIAM

The shareholders of reinsurer SCOR have rejected the resolution proposed by its activist investor CIAM that suggested its CEO Denis Kessler be removed from the company's board of directors, calling it a "destabilisation attempt" at its annual general meeting (AGM) on April 26.   26 April 2019

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