David Walker

German insurers want more than mandatory flood cover to fight climate change

R+V and VKB report costliest claims years ever

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

Claims diminished in 2021 but uncertainty over ultimate cost remains

Lloyd's syndicates forecast higher rates again in 2022

But the average rate of increase is expected to slow, syndicate reports reveal

Just improving rates deal-by-deal "grossly inadequate", says Managing Agency Partners

Richard Trubshaw argues opportunities abound where bespoke underwriting is needed

Tokio Marine voids Greensill policies, alleging misrepresentations by insureds

BCC Trade Credit unit had warned Greensill coverage would be invalid

Lloyd's syndicates reveal Russia/Ukraine exposure, including to nuclear assets

Russian nuclear reactors had become insurable after modernisation, said Chaucer

Nat cat insurers should take polluters to court, says the Sunrise Project

Climate campaigner Peter Bosshard says recouping claims costs would keep insurance affordable

Cyclone reinsurance pool legislation passes in Australia

Alte Leipziger's life unit reveals solvency exceeding 300% without transitionals

Unit expects lower ZZR bill in 2022 as rates rise

Blake Briggs becomes CEO of Australia's FSC trade body