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Analysis: A changing investment climate
Insurers are increasingly finding themselves under pressure on three fronts when it comes to climate change – as underwriters, as major investors and as large employers with their own substantial carbon footprints. That pressure is about to intensify.
Blockchain pilots will be weighed on their merits
There may be several Blockchain prototypes available for companies to choose from at present but there will be a "narrowing" in terms of successful models later on, a consultant said.
LMG outlines post-Brexit free trade agreement
The London Market Group has outlined a free trade agreement for the insurance sector to help the industry navigate trade issues during Brexit negotiations.
Scor braces for €430m nat cat bill in Q3
Scor estimates the cost of the Harvey, Irma and Maria hurricanes and the mexico earthquakes at €430m.
Lloyd's names Scor cat modeller as risk aggregation chief
Lloyd’s of London has named Scor’s EMEA catastrophe head, Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace as head of risk aggregation.
Scor Global P&C posts GWP of €5.3bn for 2016
Scor Global P&C reported gross written premiums of €5.3bn (£4.4bn) at the end of 2016, an increase of 1.2% at constant exchange rates.
Ten more insurance firms join Blockchain pilot
Ten more insurance companies have joined a pilot scheme to test the impact of Blockchain on the industry.
Interview: Jonathan Clark, Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has been racking up a few firsts when it comes to naming its president in recent years, highlighting the changes the body is undergoing.
GWP and COR improve for global reinsurer Scor
French reinsurer Scor has posted an upgraded financial rating on the back of a 6.4% increase in 2015 gross written premiums to €13.4bn (£10.6bn).
David Bowie: The insurance industry reflects on the music legend
With the sad passing of music icon David Bowie this week, Post asked a number of insurance industry music fans for their own personal reflection on what the Brixton-born legend meant to them.
Quiz of the week - 4 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Aon and Scor develop French flood model
Aon Benfield has developed a French flood scenario model in partnership with reinsurer Scor to better prepare for the potential cost of a flood impacting the country's major cities.
LMG welcomes start of ILS legislative process
The government has tabled an amendment to the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill seeking power for the Treasury to make regulations facilitating and regulating insurance linked securities (ILS) business, a move welcomed by the London Market…
ILS taskforce meets government for the first time
The industry task force established to work with government to investigate ways in which more Insurance Linked Security business could be attracted to London met with representatives from HM Treasury for the first time on Friday (5 June).
Reinsurance pricing pressure to continue in 2015
Ratings agency AM Best is forecasting reinsurance pricing to remain under pressure in 2015 given continued pressure from alternative capital and the lack of a price-changing event in the past few years.
Sompo acquires 7.8% stake in Scor
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance has acquired a 7.8% stake in French reinsurer Scor.
Cedants less likely to transfer business to reinsurers, says AM Best
Europe’s 20 largest cedants are benefitting from lower reinsurance rates and stronger bargaining power according to ratings agency AM Best.
Insurers support mooted stress working party amid fears of claims surge
The creation of a working party to co-ordinate and develop management of workplace stress has been backed by insurers, following warnings the industry is in danger of “sleep-walking into an increasing flood of claims”.
Entry opportunities available as reinsurance market continues to soften
A softening reinsurance market is expected to continue to impact the reinsurance and Lloyd’s subsectors in 2015, according to a note published by Berenberg, which states that previous underperformance presents opportunities.
Aviva safeguards staff pensions with record longevity deal
Aviva has moved to protect its UK staff pensions with a record breaking £5bn longevity transaction.
DIMA appoints new board members at AGM
Dublin International Insurance & Management Association, the representative body for Ireland domiciled reinsurers, elected five directors to its board at its AGM last week.
Marsh’s Hodgins elected to DIMA board
Dublin International Insurance & Management Association, the representative body for the international reinsurance industry in Ireland, has elected five directors to its board.
Scor GWP rises 3.9% in Q1
French reinsurer Scor posted net income of €111m in the first quarter 2013, up 7% on the same period in 2012.
Cunningham COO among senior trio exit
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has confirmed that three of its most senior executives have left the company.