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2020 catastrophe bond & ILS issuance hits $8.25bn, spreads continue to rise

Cat bond issuance has continued apace in recent weeks, with total catastrophe bond and related insurance-linked securities (ILS) issuance for,.. Read More

Willis Re hires Kirsten van Exel, former Aegon ILS underwriter

Global reinsurance broker Willis Re, part of the Willis Towers Watson group of companies, has announced the hiring of Kirsten,.. Read More

Proper Evidence Supporting Contingency Fee Multipliers Promotes Access to Courts | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | Merlin Law Group

On May 20, 2020, the First District Court of Appeal issued an opinion1 reaffirming the proper considerations when deciding entitlement,.. Read More

CCRIF offers premium & parametric coverage benefits due to Covid-19

The CCRIF SPC (formerly known as the Caribbean Catastrophic Risk Insurance Facility) is set to extend discounts on premiums and,.. Read More

Calgary hail storm among costliest in Canada, likely to exceed C$1bn: Aon

A recent severe hail storm event that impacted the Calgary area of Alberta, Canada is expected to become on the,.. Read More

Swiss Re names Thierry Lger as Group CUO, Schmid set to depart

Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re has announced a change at the top, as its Chief Underwriting Officer Edi Schmid is,.. Read More

United (UPC) CEO John Forney departs, AmRisc co-founder Peed to replace

Florida headquartered, expansive catastrophe exposed primary property insurer United Insurance Holdings (UPC Insurance) has a new CEO, as John Forney,.. Read More

Boat & Yacht Insurance Claims: Does Federal Admiralty or State Law Apply? | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | Merlin Law Group

I own a number of insured boats. Amy Currotto and I are representing boatowners on several boat insurance disputes. Marine,.. Read More

Three Ways to Celebrate Fathers Day

Make the most of your dad this Father’s Day by celebrating in style. Here are a few ways to overcome,.. Read More

Fidelis continues capital raising with $300m senior note issuance

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, the specialty insurance and reinsurance firm launched by Richard Brindle, has now raised over $1 billion,.. Read More

Allstate's aggregate cat losses trend above average, with $350m in May

U.S. primary insurance giant Allstate has reported $350 million of pre-tax losses from natural catastrophe and severe weather events from,.. Read More

MetLife enters UK longevity reinsurance market with PIC transaction

Metlife, Inc., one of the largest life and annuities insurance groups in the world, has entered the longevity reinsurance market,.. Read More