Chedid Re Global Operations, the reinsurance broker network of investment group Chedid Capital, has appointed Mr Vincent Vandendael as independent non-executive director.
There is good potential for the growing institutional and private wealth investor base in Asia, including Singapore, to invest in insurance linked securities (ILS), according to Mr Lim Cheng Khai, executive director of the Financial Markets Development Department of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Paris-headquartered CCR RE has been profitable since its creation as a stand-alone company in 2016, with earnings from both underwriting and investment activities. Since inception, the company has experienced strong growth, notes AM Best.
Schroders Capital, the private markets business of Schroders Group, has launched an innovative tokenisation pilot designed to enhance the way insurance-linked securities (ILS) investments are invested and managed. The proof of concept was a collaboration with global reinsurance company, Hannover Re.
Cover-More Group has appointed Mr David Fike as CEO.
A majority (76%) of IT and cyber security leaders have invested in cyber defences to qualify for cyber insurance according to a new global survey by Sophos, the cyber security solutions company.
Without insurance, businesses "will be unable to reach their net-zero transition goals or become resilient in the face of the changing climate", according to a whitepaper by Howden and BCG, titled The bigger picture.
Mid-year renewals have further consolidated the positive trends at 1 January and 1 April 2024, setting the stage for a more competitive reinsurance market in 2025, said Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions.
Cigna Healthcare, International Health has appointed Mr Neil Kirby as CEO of Global Individual Health (GIH). In his new role, he will spearhead GIH's global expansion.
With the December 2024 date for the adoption of Insurance Capital Standard (ICS) approaching, the Executive Committee of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) has agreed on an initial plan for ICS implementation.