Life Insurance

UK Life Insurers Tripling Down on Risk Sharing with Global Reinsurers In an unexpected twist, life insurers in the UK are significantly increasing their reliance on global reinsurers, a practice that’s raising eyebrows among regulators and pension trustees. The Bank of England (BoE) has voiced concerns, but insurers argue that the benefits far outweigh the […]

Grant Thornton Delivers Adverse Verdict on Bermuda Reinsurer Renowned audit and advisory firm Grant Thornton has released an adverse audit opinion on a leading Bermuda-based reinsurer, highlighting significant concerns over the company’s financial reporting practices. Implications and Consequences The audit report, dated May 29, 2024, cites the reinsurer’s failure to consolidate a subsidiary’s financial statements […]

Elon Musk: Jobs to be Optional in ‘Benign’ AI Future Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently spoke at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, predicting a future where jobs might become unnecessary due to advances in artificial intelligence. According to Musk, “If you want to do a job as a hobby, you can do a […]

US P&C Insurers’ Investment Income Offset Losses From Weather Events Last year, U.S. property and casualty (P&C) insurers saw their investments perform well, which helped mitigate significant losses due to weather events. According to recent data, the robust investment income was a crucial factor in balancing the insurers’ financial outcomes for the year. Key Financial […]

One80 Expands Homeowners’ Proposition to Oregon One80 Intermediaries, a national insurance group, has announced the expansion of its homeowners’ insurance offerings to Oregon. This move aligns the firm with carrier partners to provide wrap-around coverage that complements the state’s FAIR Plan. While this development is significant for property owners, it also brings to light the […]

Tornado Destruction and Its Impact on Communities After the recent tornadoes wreaked havoc across several states, insurers are speeding up their response to assist affected residents. According to a report from Insurance Business Magazine, the Insurance Association has urged residents to contact their insurance providers as soon as they can safely do so. The Role […]

Relation Insurance Services Announces First Insurance Acquisition In a significant move within the insurance industry, Relation Insurance Services has revealed the acquisition of First Insurance. According to the announcement, First Insurance will continue to operate under its current management structure. This acquisition is poised to provide an array of life insurance benefits to policyholders, extending […]

Evolving Regulatory Demands Drive Creation of Healthcare Liability Practice As the landscape of risk in the healthcare industry becomes increasingly complex, companies are adapting to new regulatory requirements by developing specialized practices. One such insurer is making notable strides in this arena, acknowledging the importance of mitigating risks through various forms of life insurance offered […]

ISU Group Forms Advisory Board Following Steadfast Acquisition The ISU Group has announced the formation of an advisory board in the wake of its acquisition by Steadfast. This significant move represents another step in the evolution of the insurance brokerage firm, as it seeks to integrate expert advice into its operational and strategic frameworks. This […]