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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

SiriusPoint Appoints New Director to Its Board SiriusPoint Ltd., a global insurer, has announced the appointment of a new director to its board, bringing the total number of board members to ten. This strategic move is anticipated to enhance SiriusPoint’s governance and strategic outlook. However, beyond board appointments, ensuring robust leadership and sound decision-making is […]

Palomar Holdings Boosts Reinsurance for Earthquake Line In a strategic move to amplify its financial protection against natural disasters, Palomar Holdings has significantly increased its reinsurance coverage for its earthquake insurance line. This announcement comes at a crucial time when the frequency and severity of natural disasters, including earthquakes and hurricanes, are on the rise. […]

Senior Actuary Underwriter Rejoins CCR Re, Highlights Benefits of Life Insurance CCR Re has announced the reappointment of a senior actuary underwriter, four years after his departure to another global reinsurer. This significant move underscores the evolving nature of the insurance sector and highlights the benefits of life insurance, including business, retirement, and marriage/divorce insurance. […]

US Insurance Group Acquires Two Brands to Enhance Global Presence In a strategic move to expand its global influence, a leading US insurance group has acquired two prominent brands. The acquisitions are set to broaden the company’s portfolio, particularly in the realm of life insurance, which offers a myriad of benefits to policyholders. Life Insurance: […]

Insurance Group Swoops for Two UK Brands Acquisitions to Expand the Group’s Global Footprint The insurance landscape in the United Kingdom has seen a substantial shift as a major insurance group announced the acquisition of two prominent UK brands. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering the group’s global footprint and enhancing its market offerings. […]