Ronan McCaughey

Russia-Ukraine war prompts Scor to postpone investor day

Russia prohibits any reinsurance to UK, US and EU

It is a countermove to the slew of sanctions taken against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

Talanx hit by largest ever nat cat losses in 2021

The German re/insurer also says it has a low direct exposure to Russia and Ukraine

Mapfre to stop insuring coal, oil and gas companies

The pledge is part of the insurer's 2022-2024 strategic plan

Prudential chief warns on geopolitical risks and Covid-19

Comes as insurer revealed its 2021 results and capital position

Direct Line records 11.4% rise in annual operating profit

Some Covid-19 factors normalised in 2021 while the insurer also reduced its costs

Insurers warned of claims inflation from Russia-Ukraine war

Moody's and AM Best assess the conflict's impact on the re/insurance market

Re/insurers urged to stress test threat of Russian cyber-attacks

CyberCube expert warns the potential for a cyber catastrophe is high following Russia-Ukraine war

Maz Bown appointed Aviva CRO for UK general insurance

She was previously the insurer's CRO for Canada

Verisk snaps up Canadian property data vendor Opta

The deal expands the risk management services Verisk can offer insurers in Canada