News relating to the Bermuda and international insurance and reinsurance industry.
Hiscox partners with Thimble, offers flexible cover for small business
Hiscox has partnered with Thimble, which provides short-term liability insurance products that are available by the hour, day or month, to small businesses.
Hiscox names Christian Nielsen as CFO for Hiscox London Market and Hiscox Syndicates
Hiscox has appointed Christian Nielsen as chief financial officer for Hiscox London Market and Hiscox Syndicates.
Schmidt steps down at Argo
Axel Schmidt has stepped down from his role as chief underwriting officer at Argo Group International Holdings.
Twelve Capital refines its ILS investment strategy
Twelve Capital has fundamentally reassessed its insurance linked securities (ILS) strategy, reviewing its product offering to focus on cat bonds and peak perils in private ILS.
AXA XL hires Judy Faber in Canada
AXA XL has named Judy Faber as vice president of business operations and customer management in Canada.
AXIS hires Eric Seyfried to strengthen US cyber offering
AXIS Insurance has hired Eric Seyfried as head of cyber US open market.
Peak Re secures an A3 rating from Moody’s
Peak Reinsurance Company, the Hong Kong-based global reinsurer founded in 2012, has received an A3 insurance financial strength rating from Moody's Investors Service, with a stable outlook.
Everest appoints Alan Fairhead to its board in Ireland
Everest Insurance has appointed Alan Fairhead to the board of Everest Insurance Ireland as an independent non executive director.
AM Best places StarStone under review following Enstar recapitalisation plan
AM Best has placed the financial strength ratings of StarStone Insurance Bermuda and its rated subsidiaries under review with negative implications.
Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport to resume commercial services from July 1
Bermuda will resume international commercial air services for visitors starting July 1, as part of the fourth phase of its economic reopening.
