NewsNephila-backed Volante reveals $900mn capacity dealVolante, the newly-launched managing general agent backed by ILS heavyweight Nephila, has unveiled a $900mn capacity deal for a spate of new underwriting teams.Thu 14 Jun 2018
NewsArdonagh Group makes move into reinsurance brokingThe Ardonagh Group has taken a step into the reinsurance broking market with the launch of a new unit targeting the sector under its Price Forbes unit.Wed 13 Jun 2018
NewsPeople MovesRyan Specialty’s StarPoint takes FI underwriter from LibertyRyan Specialty Group-owned managing general agent StarPoint Executive Risks has hired Mark Selby to head up its newly-launched financial institutions business.Wed 13 Jun 2018
TV VideoUnderstanding blockchain and how best to implement it is the key for insurers: Greg Hoffnagle, Cooley LLCWed 13 Jun 2018
TV VideoBermuda is a progressive marketplace that will embrace blockchain: Arun Balakrishnan, CEO, XceedanceWed 13 Jun 2018
TV VideoBlockchain will develop innovation and unlock potential for Insurers: Vikas Acharya, COO, ChainThatWed 13 Jun 2018
NewsM&AHyperion takes 10% stake in Apollo PartnersHyperion - which owns brokers Howden and RKH, as well underwriting agency Dual - has acquired a 9.9 percent stake in the holding company for Lloyd’s managing agency Apollo.Wed 13 Jun 2018
TV VideoBlockchain has the ability to reduce costs and optimise the process for insurers: Chris Maiato, EYWed 13 Jun 2018
TV VideoInnovation is the key to driving change in the insurance industry: Doug Alexander, XL CatlinWed 13 Jun 2018
NewsPeople MovesBerkshire Hathaway’s Abel made Aegis London non-execBerkshire Hathaway’s chairman of non-insurance business operations and potential Warren Buffett successor Greg Abel has been made a non-executive director of Aegis London’s board.Wed 13 Jun 2018
TV VideoBlockchain will increase cost efficiency in the insurance industry: IGI's Hatem JabshehWed 13 Jun 2018
NewsRatesGlobal construction premiums stagnate at $21bn: Swiss ReCreeping loss ratios and dwindling rates are putting pressure on construction underwriters who - in London - are losing share to international rivals, according to a new study by Swiss Re.Wed 13 Jun 2018