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XL’s Bermuda move wins shareholder nod

04 July 2016

XL Group expects to complete the relocation of its registered office from Ireland to Bermuda in the third quarter, after shareholders approved the move…

London braces for Brexit fallout

27 June 2016

UK insurers have put on a brave face as Britain prepares to negotiate with the European Union over its divorce from the bloc…

ILS deals jump to Q1 record, BMA says

27 June 2016

Global deal volume for insurance-linked securities started the year strongly, setting a first-quarter record, according to the Bermuda Monetary Authority…

AM Best affirms Chubb ratings

27 June 2016

AM Best has removed from “under review with negative implications” the financial strength ratings of most Chubb subsidiaries, affirming them at a++…

BHSI takes on Asian accident and health

27 June 2016

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) will offer accident and health products in Asia as it looks to grow its business in the region…

Japanese insurers suffer outlook downgrade

20 June 2016

Fitch Ratings has cut its outlook on 11 Japanese insurers to negative from stable, following a government decision to delay a consumption tax increase…

Zurich sells Taiwan, Morocco businesses

20 June 2016

Zurich has sold insurance businesses in Taiwan and Morocco and says reshaping its geographic footprint is among its highest priorities over the next two years…

Skills gap looms as industry seeks digital expertise

20 June 2016

Insurance companies will focus on expanding this year, with a particular emphasis on recruiting people with digital, systems and software development skills, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers…