News relating to the Bermuda and international insurance and reinsurance industry.
M&A in 2020: activity or stagnation ahead?
There has been a flurry of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the re/insurance market as a whole, and on Bermuda in particular, in recent years.
Ahead of the pack: what Bermuda must do to attract talent
Talent and the need to find it, train it and then keep it on the Island has long been a major issue for the re/insurance industry on Bermuda.
The road ahead: 2020 predictions for Bermuda and ILS
Insurance-linked securities (ILS) on Bermuda have had an interesting few years, as the market continues to evolve to meet strong demand.
Ascot makes hires to build up its cyber offering
Ascot has appointed Drew Walter as executive vice president and head of cyber and commercial E&O.
Chubb building named greenest in Bermuda
Chubb’s building on Woodbourne Avenue has become the first in Bermuda to be certified LEED platinum, the highest level of recognition in the LEED green building certification programme.
AXA XL overhauls global reinsurance management team
Paul Simons, head of property in AXA XL’s global markets business, has been named the new head of Bermuda reinsurance, effective January 1.
ABIR makes holiday donation to children of Bermuda
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) has made a charitable donation to Bermuda’s Coalition for the Protection of Children (BCPC).
Argo sets March date for AGM
Argo’s 2020 Annual General Meeting will take place on March 24.
MS Amlin places large parts of UK P&C business into runoff
MS Amlin will cease underwriting corporate property, real estate, casualty and package binders through its UK P&C business from the end of January 2020.
Former Amerisure budget analyst works his way up to CFO
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company has named Chris Spaude as its new chief financial officer and treasurer.
