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Re/insurers reveal financial impacts from hurricanes Milton and Helene - UPDATED

The hurricanes made landfalls in the US barely two weeks apart, in September/October

Neil McConachie to join Accredited as chief risk and capital officer

Fewer big nat cats and portfolio actions benefit Lloyd's syndicate loss ratios

Syndicates did, however, warn of uncertainty around modelling future natural catastrophe trends

Lancashire's US operation opens for business

The firm says the move represents a "significant expansion" of its international presence

Lloyd's syndicates reveal potential exposures from Israel-Gaza conflict

Latest annual financial statements highlight global geopolitical uncertainty

Environmental protestors occupy and glue themselves to London market offices

The protestors demand insures rule out covering fossil fuel projects

Lancashire's H1 premiums exceed $1bn while US expansion plans ramp up

Chief executive Alex Mahoney said the specialty re/insurer had "plenty of capital" to pursue US opportunities

Lancashire appoints Alison Gaudette as group sustainability manager

She becomes the latest senior figure to depart Argo Group

Russia is largest source of cyber-attacks, says Greenberg

Chubb says no increase in cyber-attacks through war as it limits exposure to conflict

Lloyd's syndicates find a long tail in Covid-19 losses

Claims diminished in 2021 but uncertainty over ultimate cost remains