News

• Early estimates for Irma's insured losses reach $60bn

  11 September 2017

  Deluges inland in US could follow wind and storm surge damage in Caribbean

• US and Indian catastrophes highlight yawning insurance gap

  11 September 2017

  More solutions from governments and private insurers are needed, says Munich Re

• Insured loss from hurricane Harvey could hit $40bn

  11 September 2017

  RMS has warned of the true impact of hurricane Harvey's flooding

• Hiscox chief predicts "sweaty few weeks" for industry as hurricane season unfolds

  11 September 2017

  But Bronek Masojada says industry will weather the North Atlantic disasters

• Insurers uncertain about potential exposure to silent cyber risk

  10 September 2017

  Lack of credible data causes wide range of survey results

• Irma's Florida track a worry for ILS investors

  08 September 2017

  Insurers are emphasising their resilience and readiness ahead of expected hit on Florida

• Latest hurricanes may test London's "market-turning event" preparations

  08 September 2017

  An active end to this year's hurricane season may see a repeat of 2005, when three US hurricanes caused a capital loss event for insurers

• Prudential's group CRO appointed as Direct Line's finance chief

  08 September 2017

  Penny James succeeds John Reizenstein to become CFO

• Ogden proposal must result in lower motor premiums, says shadow minister

  08 September 2017

  Government urged to ensure reforms are not "further lining the pockets" of insurance industry

• IFRS 17 'jargon buster' published

  08 September 2017

  New terminology for accounting standard is translated