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Jan 2015

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XL in discussion to acquire Catlin

Both Catlin and XL Group have confirmed that they are in preliminary discussions for XL to acquire Catlin and form a combined entity.

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IAIS begins first public consultation on global insurance capital standard

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) has begun a public consultation to help guide development of its risk-based, global insurance capital standard (ICS). This is the first of three planned public consultations on the ICS and is open until 16 February 2015.

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AXA launches unique global online game

AXA is offering a one-of-a-kind travel opportunity through a unique global online game, The Great Global Adventure.

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Group collaboration needed in new risk world - Risk managers

Skyscrapers that will soon be 1 km high, tunnels more than 50 km long, transportation of inflammable lithium batteries in aircraft - new technologies and increasingly complex interconnections are continuously changing risks and creating new ones.

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Long-term aviation safety record shows improvements despite 2014's extraordinary record - Allianz

This year's aviation losses contradict a long-term trend of fewer than two passenger deaths for every 100 million commercial passengers on commercial flights, according to a new report, "Global Aviation Safety Study" by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS).

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Stephen Catlin to receive the 2015 Insurance Hall of Fame Award

The International Insurance Society (IIS) has announced Mr Stephen Catlin, Chief Executive of Catlin Group, as the 2015 Insurance Hall of Fame Award recipient.

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Deloitte unveils 10 predictions on healthcare trends in 2020

Deloitte UK's Centre for Health Solutions has recently released 10 provocative statements predicting the world of 2020 in a new report, Healthcare and Life Sciences Predictions 2020: A bold future? (See box below).

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