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Aon has outlined the three characteristics that enable specialist insurers to “thrive, sometimes profitably, in one of the toughest property insurance markets” in Florida in the US, in a report out today (Thursday 14 February). 14 February 2019
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TrackActive, a UK-based InsurTech startup, said it is on target to raise the £300k it needs in seed funding after it partnered with Gen Re, lead investor HR Tech Partnership, and other angel investors through Seedrs. 13 February 2019
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Chicago-based Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of International Specialty Insurance Services (ISI). 13 February 2019
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London-based managing general agent Lodestar Marine, a part of Ryan Specialty Group (RSG), has entered into an agreement with Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance to provide protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance to the owners of small and specialised ships. 13 February 2019
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Italian insurer Generali has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Sycomore Factory SAS, the controlling company of Paris-based Sycomore Asset Management. 13 February 2019
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San Francisco-based Socotra, an insurtech startup, has raised an additional $5.2 million in funding from Mitsui Sumitomo, Nationwide and venture firm 8VC. 13 February 2019
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European insurers are well positioned to manage the disruption caused by Brexit but, warns global ratings agency S&P, any wider global downturn will bring volatility, which is likely to mean persistent low interest rates. 13 February 2019
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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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Beazley CEO highlights growth in US business and rise in gross premiums written in 2018 results despite depressed earnings as challenging market conditions take their toll. 7 February 2019
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Markel year end results showed losses in shareholder income as the company was affected by declines in both our fixed income and equity portfolios, driven by an increase in interest rates and unfavorable movements in the equity markets during 2018, the co-chief executive officers Thomas S. Gayner and Richard R. Whitt said. However, the two leaders pointed to a more optimistic year ahead saying they are “excited” about the strategic opportunities of the Nephila acquisition competed in the fourth quarter of 2018. 6 February 2019
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