Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire becomes third-largest reinsurer on back of AIG deal
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway became the world's third-largest reinsurer in 2017, ending European dominance over the top four.
Analysis: Global run-off market remains buoyant
The perfect storm of conditions that has allowed the legacy sector to boom over the past couple of years looks set to continue throughout 2018 as capital continues to flow into the market, fuelling a pipeline of deals.
BHSI gets the green light for Dubai business
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company has received its insurance license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority and established an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Market Moves: January
The movers and shakers in insurance this month.
Former Lloyd’s management director Tom Bolt joins AIG
AIG has named former Lloyd’s performance management director Tom Bolt as chief underwriting officer, general insurance.
Interview: Daniel Schreiber, Lemonade
Lemonade CEO Daniel Schreiber talks about the expansion plans of the US-based start-up that uses artificial intelligence to validate claims and donates profits to charities.
Ping An considers spinning off tech units
Listed Chinese insurance giant Ping An is considering listing its technology and internet subsidiaries.
Berkshire Hathaway hit for $3bn from Q3 natcats
Berkshire Hathaway's reinsurance and insurance division is in the red for underwriting in 2017 after a string of major natural disasters.
The challenges of Cyclone Debbie
Cyclone Debbie was the costliest natural catastrophe to hit Australia for six years, while the scale of the event spurred innovation among insurers writes Nicky Burridge.
Berkshire Hathaway's underwriting losses continued in Q2
(Re)insurance giant Berkshire Hathaway swung from a $337m (£258m) underwriting profit in the second quarter of 2016 to a $22m loss in Q2 2017.
Japan's earthquake gap
Despite being in a major earthquake zone the take up of insurance in Japan is relatively low. David Worsfold examines why.
Insurtech start-up Sherpa partners with Gen Re to offer tailored policies
Insurtech start-up Sherpa has partnered with Gen Re in order to provide tailored risk coverage scores personal lines insurance policies.
Berkshire Hathaway hires for Asia expansion
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty has hired two senior insurance professionals as the insurer introduces personal accident to Hong Kong and Singapore.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty to open London office
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is to open an office in London and has appointed executives to its property lines, executive and professional liability and claims divisions.
90% of 2016 nat cat losses in Asia-Pacific uninsured, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield has identified over $104bn (£84bn) of uninsured economic losses in Asia-Pacific last year - 27% higher than average.
AIG strikes $34bn legacy deal with Berkshire Hathaway's NICO
AIG has agreed a $34bn (£27bn) legacy deal with National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
Top 30 Asia insurers: Asia remains in a stable condition
There has been little change in the rankings of the top 30 Asia insurers since 2014, with China still dominating the rankings, despite a decreasing growth rate
The secret battle at Lloyd's: Forgetting your Names
The capital provided by Names at Lloyd’s has fallen from 100% to just 10% – are we seeing the end of a long tradition?
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty expands to Macau
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has gained an insurance and reinsurance license for Macau.
XL Innovate backs peer-to-peer start-up Lemonade with 'significant investment'
XL Innovate has made a "significant investment" in peer- to-peer insurance company Lemonade.
Cyber language will become ubiquitous, says Bolt
Five years from now every insurance policy will have cyber language in it, according to Tom Bolt, the recently installed president of UK and Southern Europe at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.
Gen Re CEO to retire by end of 2016
Tad Montross, CEO at Berkshire Hathaway-owned global reinsurer Gen Re, will retire by the end of the year, according to a spokeswoman at the firm.
Unicorn says ‘diversifying’ the next step after Berkshire backing
Unicorn Underwriting has confirmed it will not limit itself to UK commercial lines but aims to move into all classes and territories after partnering with Berkshire Hathaway.
Gen Re to close Hong Kong and Melbourne offices in restructure
Gen Re, a global reinsurer owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has decided to close six property and casualty offices after an evaluation of the business.