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Nate makes US landfall, weakens to a tropical depression
Hurricane Nate, the fourth hurricane to make landfall in the US in the past two months, has weakened to a tropical depression.
Dual North America names new CEO
Dual North America has promoted Jon Beckham as CEO.
Analysis: Hurricane harm
Hurricane season has caused devastation across the Atlantic but, despite the human death toll, the impact on reinsurers is likely to be limited
Penny Black's Social World - October 2017
Picture prizes, Harvey help, and determined dancers and drivers
AIG names ex-Novae CFO Charles Fry as reinsurance head
AIG has named former Novae chief financial officer Charles Fry as head of reinsurance, operations and transformation.
Crawford's We Go Look launches on-demand claims app
On-demand claims handler and subsidiary of Crawford & Company We Go Look has launched a self-service mobile app.
Sompo International brings multiple global operations under one banner
Sompo International Holdings has brought together its European, American and newly acquired Endurance businesses together to form a single worldwide platform.
Hiscox forecasts rates rise and $225m in Harvey and Irma claims
London market insurer Hiscox anticipates the combined net cost of claims from hurricanes Harvey and Irma to be around $225m (£170m).
Beazley anticipates $150m hit from Atlantic hurricanes and Mexico earthquakes
Beazley expects to take a $150m (£112m) hit on earnings as a result of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as the recent earthquakes in Mexico.
Lemonade vows to ‘rebuild insurance’ with zero deductible product
Insurtech disruptor Lemonade has launched an upgrade to its products, allowing customers to file up to two claims each year without rate hikes.
Lloyd's suspends H1 profit release to take stock of Harvey and Irma impact
Lloyd's has suspended the release of first-half profits until it can accurately assess the financial impact of Harvey and Irma, the market's chief financial officer has said.
Digital Fineprint launches second funding round
Exclusive: Insurtech firm Digital Fineprint is negotiating a second funding round, as it gears up to release results for its first year of operation.
Applied Net 2017: Applied System's Tam platform to run until migration to Epic is complete
Applied System’s Tam broker platform will run alongside its new release Epic until its customer base has fully migrated.
Applied Net 2017: Applied Systems 'not averse' to UK acquisitions
Applied Systems is "not averse" to potential acquisitions as it rolls out its Epic platform in the UK.
Lloyd’s sees 16% profit slip from ‘challenging’ conditions
Lloyd’s has seen a 16% fall in its pre-tax profits owing to “challenging” market conditions, its CEO said.
Maria industry losses could total $85bn
Industry insured losses for Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean will be between $40bn and $85bn, according to AIR Worldwide.
Applied Net 2017: Cyber security programmes becoming an increasing priority
Effective cyber security programmes are becoming an increasing priority for businesses as cyber-attacks grow, a conference heard.
Applied Net 2017: Brokers must invest in technology to grow valuations
Brokers need to invest in technology to grow the valuations of their businesses as the market continues its trend of consolidation, a conference heard.
AIG to restructure operations into three units
AIG is restructuring its business into three separate units and is disposing of its commercial and consumer businesses.
EU and US sign covered agreement
The European Union and the United States has today signed the so-called covered agreement on prudential reinsurance measures.
Ardonagh to take aim at ‘dollar economy’, says Ross
The Ardonagh Group can go “anywhere it wants” as it sets its sight on expansion into the US market, the company’s CEO has said
Analysis: Intellectual property: Creative cover
The significance of intellectual property risks has not translated into a large demand for IP insurance policies - yet
Hiscox estimates Harvey impact at $150m
Hiscox anticipates the impact Hurricane Harvey to produce net claims of $150m (£110.6m).
Blog: Making cyber relevant
Neil Ross and Delvin Tillett, senior vice-president and assistant vice-president for underwriting at Axis Pro Europe, explain how insurers and underwriters can make cyber policies relevant in today's fast-moving business environment.
