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AGCS reveals 7 trends driving big construction insurance claims

An analysis of more than 13,000 engineering insurance claims in the past five years has revealed seven trends that are driving some of the largest losses ever, according to global corporate insurance carrier Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS).   22 August 2019

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Typhoon Lekima insured losses in China estimated to exceed $855m: AIR Worldwide

Insured losses from Typhoon Lekima that ravaged parts of China this weekend is expected to exceed CNY 6 billion ($855 million), according to catastrophe risk modelling firm AIR Worldwide.   15 August 2019

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Sompo partners with Munich Re, XL-backed insurtech Slice to launch on-demand insurance in Asia

Re/insurer Sompo Holdings and US-based insurtech Slice Labs have entered into a proof-of-value contract to offer a 'first-of-its-kind' on-demand insurance to the Asia Pacific region.   15 August 2019

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Arch buys insurtech managing general underwriter Ventus Risk Management

Arch Insurance North America has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire insurtech managing general underwriter (MGU) Ventus Risk Management.   15 August 2019

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McGill & Partners acquires renewal rights to certain Marsh, JLT Specialty business

London-based McGill & Partners, a specialty risk solutions company, has signed an agreement with broker Marsh and JLT Specialty to acquire certain specialty business from Marsh in London.   15 August 2019

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Todd Jones leaves Willis Towers Watson to become QBE North America CEO

Broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed Adam Garrard as new leader for the corporate risk & broking (CRB) segment, replacing Todd Jones who is joining specialist insurer QBE Insurance Group as CEO North America.   15 August 2019

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AIG snags Munich Re's Richard Olsen for top chief actuary role

American International Group (AIG) has hired Munich Re's Richard Olsen as new chief actuary, general insurance, based in New York.   15 August 2019

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Everest Insurance bolsters excess casualty group with Chubb, ex-XL Group duo

Everest Insurance, the specialty insurance division of Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, has added two new senior executives to its US excess casualty group, following the recent team expansions in the Midwest and West regions.   14 August 2019

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Liberty hires ex-AIG James Goodliffe to strengthen trade credit multi-buyer product line

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance, has appointed James Goodliffe to the role of senior underwriting officer within its financial risk solutions (FRS) multi-buyer trade credit practice.   14 August 2019

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Lloyd's broker Tysers expands into Bermuda with Richard Tomkins at helm; move part of strategic growth plan

UK-based Lloyd's broker Tysers, part of Integro Insurance Brokers, has launched a hub in Bermuda under the leadership of Richard Tomkins, in a move aimed at expanding its global footprint and capitalising on the attractive market opportunities available on the island.   14 August 2019

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