Archive

  • More insurers join Bloomberg gender equality index

    17 January 2019

    From 2019, there are now 18 insurers overall featured in the gender equality index

  • The Hartford offloads variable annuities run-off business for $2bn

    05 December 2017

    Ex-Barclays chief Bob Diamond among the buyers

  • Will Solvency II boost the growing life ILS market?

    30 May 2014

    Life insurance securitisation has made a comeback since 2008, albeit in a different form. With Solvency II rules predicted to push life companies to transfer risk off their books, participants hope life ILS could grow to rival cat bonds. Sarfraz Thind reports

  • Reinsurers and brokers steeled for "post-convergence" markets

    10 September 2013

    The rise of alternative capital has been the talking point at this year's reinsurance Rendez-vous in Monte Carlo. The $45bn currently in play could double in next three years, but what will be the effect on pricing and how reinsurers and brokers operate? Christopher Cundy reports

  • DeLemps takes CRO role at Endurance

    29 July 2013

    Adds risk management to underwriting responsibilities

  • Cat bond returns have doubled over 12 months

    18 April 2013

    Slow start to first quarter but activity picked up in February, says Aon Benfield