David Walker

Articles by David Walker

  • Three-quarters of Swiss Re's H1 pandemic losses "unclaimed" so far

    31 July 2020

    Firm to re-evaluate $50bn floor of industry loss estimate if BI cases unfavourable, CFO says

  • Life and health is sole source of profit for Swiss Re, amid pandemic

    31 July 2020

    Reinsurer confirms forecast of $1.1bn first-half loss

  • PRA updates expectations of auditors on matching adjustment

    30 July 2020

    The UK watchdog said the proposals would enhance transparency

  • Generali H1 net profits dive 57% due to Covid's effects

    30 July 2020

    But premiums rise in life and general segments

  • Hastings confirms takeover talks with Sampo and RMI

    30 July 2020

    Cash deal of undisclosed size is on the table

  • US P&C surplus suffers worst decline in Q1

    29 July 2020

    The slump occurred just three months after policyholder surplus was at a record high, APCIA says

  • Lancashire's underwriting turns loss-making in face of Covid-19

    29 July 2020

    But June renewals rate rises for Florida a bright spot

  • Australian life firms paid A$12bn in claims in 2019

    29 July 2020

    Cancer and mental health top reasons for claims, the life sector's trade body reveals

  • Chubb sees quarter of annual earnings vaporised by Q2 Covid-19 charge

    29 July 2020

    The $1.2bn charge causes $331m net loss for quarter

  • BaFin extends Solvency II reporting exemptions until further notice

    29 July 2020

    Smaller insurers to benefit from BaFin decree