Global insurance trends

New Report Looks at Reinsurance Market in 2020 & Beyond

The financial impact of a future global software failure could be so great that the (re)insurance industry is likely to require additional capacity from the capital markets. Since their birth in the 1990s, insurance-linked securities […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Bulk Annuities Market Getting Back to Normal in 2020, Says Willis Towers

The bulk annuity market is set to return to ‘normal’ levels in 2020 with £30bn worth of deals expected over the course of the year, according to Willis Towers Watson. This is down from an anticipated […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

US Market: Generali Launches Hearing Device Cover with My Essentials

GeneraliSpecialty Insurance Division (the Division) has announced that it will now be providing insurance policies on portable electronics through a partnership with national retailer, My Essentials. The Specialty Insurance Division will be offering this insurance […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Opinion: Social Media Use is a Potential #Fail for Business Travellers

Emanuele Scansani, Operations Manager at travel risk experts Riskline, explains how some social media posts can prove controversial – and even punishable by law – in certain countries. Social media has revolutionised the way we […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Liberty Mutual Joins the Flight From Coal, As Activists Target Insurers

Global insurer Liberty Mutual has announced a new policy that restricts coal insurance and investing. The announcement comes as the global climate movement is increasingly turning its focus on the insurance industry as a major […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Doppelganger Cars; Shared Parts + Badge/Branding = Bigger Margins

Ever wondered how many cars are doppelgangers? They often share engines, chassis components and more, which can mean owners are paying a heck of extra cash for pretty much the same machine under the skin. […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Not Just Any Parametric Insurance, This is WonderCover. Oh Yes

Global re/insurance outsourcing and consulting specialist Pro Global Holdings Limited is delighted to announce that its dedicated global distribution services and managing general agency incubator brand, Pro MGA Solutions, has extended its strategic partnership in […]