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AIG hires senior Argo and Chubb leaders for global specialty business

American International Group (AIG) has appointed two senior leaders in its global specialty business to drive underwriting strategy for aerospace and energy & construction practices.   26 September 2019

Insurance

Marsh pilots new blockchain-powered platform to transform insurance placement process

Broker Marsh is piloting a new blockchain-powered digital placement platform that it claims has the potential to "transform the insurance placement process".   25 September 2019

Insurance

AmTrust launches new excess casualty operation led by Everest Re's Jeff Lynn

AmTrust E&S Insurance Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, has launched a new excess casualty underwriting division based in Los Angeles. It will be led by Jeff Lynn, who joins from Everest Re.   24 September 2019

Insurance

Gender balance and mental health high on agenda for global insurance: Dive In event survey

Inclusion is a client-facing issue, say 94 percent of respondents in a survey ahead of this week’s Dive In event.   23 September 2019

Insurance

QBE North America appoints head of surety from Ironshore

Specialist insurer QBE North America has appointed Charles Cygal as head of surety.   19 September 2019

Insurance

Berkshire's BHSI expands France leadership with AIG, AXA XL hires

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has expanded its leadership team in France with the appointment of Katell Pouliquen as head of claims, Louis du Ché as head of property, and Ludovic Ruiller as head of environmental.   19 September 2019

Insurance

Cyber risk modelling start-up Kovrr raises $5.5m; sets out to tackle silent cyber with new approach

Israel-headquartered cyber risk modelling firm Kovrr has raised $5.5 million in its latest funding round led by venture capital firms StageOne Ventures and Mundi Ventures, with participation of Banco Sabadell and other private investors.   17 September 2019

Insurance

Environmental risks are biggest ESG factors for insurers and reinsurers, especially in Asia-Pacific, Fitch heat map reveals

Environmental risks are the biggest ESG factor for insurers and reinsurers, and Asia-Pacific is the region of most concern.   17 September 2019

Insurance

Marsh swoops on AIG, Aon talent to boost UK financial lines unit FINPRO

Broker Marsh has made two senior hires from AIG and Aon to strengthen its UK financial & professional (FINPRO) practice within Marsh JLT Specialty.   17 September 2019

Insurance

AXIS appoints Michael Baumel to head claims succeeding David Hayward

AXIS Insurance, a business segment of Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings, has appointed Michael Baumel as new chief claims officer, succeeding David Hayward who is retiring in March 2020.   17 September 2019

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