Compre, the Bermuda headquartered, international legacy group, today announces it has acquired the hospital liability (“MedMal”) portfolio of German insurer Basler Sachversicherungs-AG (“Basler”), an entity of the Baloise Group, subject to regulatory approval by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (“BaFin”). Terms of the transaction are not disclosed. The … [Read more...] about Compre enters European medical malpractice with German liability portfolio acquisition
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Exit ramp for Enhanze Re?
A joint venture with grand potential just a few years ago appears to be ending, an apparent victim of the catastrophe reinsurance and investment markets. It comes after substantial catastrophe and investment losses. Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd, the Class 4 and Class E Bermuda reinsurer, was launched several years ago through a partnership of insurance and reinsurance run-off … [Read more...] about Exit ramp for Enhanze Re?
US NAIC Summer 2022 National Meeting Key Takeaways: Restructuring Mechanisms, Insurance Business Transfers, and Corporate Divisions
On August 11, 2022, the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (“NAIC”) Executive (EX) Committee adopted a request from the Restructuring Mechanisms (E) Working Group (“RM Working Group”) to reopen the Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Model Act (#540) (“Model Act #540”) for amendment to ensure that policyholders will retain guaranty fund … [Read more...] about US NAIC Summer 2022 National Meeting Key Takeaways: Restructuring Mechanisms, Insurance Business Transfers, and Corporate Divisions
Insurers can win the war for talent—if they tell their story
In our overview of the top issues facing the insurance industry, we note that carriers need to do a better job of fully committing to and funding their strategies. This commitment naturally extends to identifying the kinds of skills and attributes they want in their employees. This kind of prioritization may sound obvious, but most carriers are trying to catch up to their … [Read more...] about Insurers can win the war for talent—if they tell their story
Senate Banking Committee Chair Urges FIO and the NAIC to Monitor Private Equity and Affiliated Offshore Reinsurance
Earlier this month, United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chair of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, urged the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to examine the increasing role of private equity and alternative investment classes in the life insurance market as well as offshore reinsurance. The … [Read more...] about Senate Banking Committee Chair Urges FIO and the NAIC to Monitor Private Equity and Affiliated Offshore Reinsurance
NextGen Task Force Corner
On May 18, NextGen Task Force member Grant Donkervoet moderated an AIRROC educational event discussing the three dimensions of alternative dispute resolutions (“ADR”). Panelists Bill Goldsmith from AIG, Teresa Snider from Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, LLP and Peter Scarpato, joined Grant. The panelists covered the full path of ADRs starting with negotiations, moving to … [Read more...] about NextGen Task Force Corner
Civil Human Trafficking Lawsuits: A Growing Risk for Insurance
Susan Aldridge Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright (US) LLP and Marc Penchansky, a Partner at White & Williams, LLP presented on the following topic: Human Trafficking Lawsuits: A Growing Risk for Insurance. Their presentation covered federal and state statues that provide relief for claimants who allege they have been trafficked, as well as a review of some applicable case … [Read more...] about Civil Human Trafficking Lawsuits: A Growing Risk for Insurance
The “Texas Two-Step” Bankruptcy Strategy
Panelists John Cruciani and Scott Davis, both Partners with Husch Blackwell gave an insightful presentation on the Texas Two-Step Bankruptcy, explaining how it works and providing an overview of the Texas corporate statutes from which the maneuver flows. They also discussed the high profile case of Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”), as well as an update on other ongoing cases, … [Read more...] about The “Texas Two-Step” Bankruptcy Strategy
Litigation Funding and Social Inflation: An Increasing Concern for Insurers
On a sweltering day in NYC, AIRROC opened its Summer Membership Education Day with a panel of experts that described our own industry climate change: the social inflation that is driving nuclear verdicts and run-away inflation in losses. Just as climate change increases the intensity of storms, the social climate surrounding litigation has increased the potential for more … [Read more...] about Litigation Funding and Social Inflation: An Increasing Concern for Insurers
Exploring Russian sanctions and insurance coverage
June 22, 2022 - According to White House statements, the "United States, with the G7 and the European Union, will continue to impose severe and immediate economic costs on the Putin regime for its atrocities in Ukraine, including in Bucha." As one part of this effort, in a statement by the White House on April 6, 2022, "devastating economic measures to ban new investment in … [Read more...] about Exploring Russian sanctions and insurance coverage
Spotlight on New Co-Chair Betsy Mitchell
“For this game you need, above all things, to be in a tranquil frame of mind.” Harry Vardon “Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are what matter.” Tiger Woods “The more I work and practice, the luckier I seem to get.” Gary Player Betsy Mitchell, Co-Vice Chair of AIRROC and Reinsurance Manager, A.G. Risk Management Inc., took time … [Read more...] about Spotlight on New Co-Chair Betsy Mitchell
Davies completes acquisition of Asta at Lloyd’s to form insurance services powerhouse
LONDON, UK – 18 July 2022 – Davies, the leading specialist professional services and technology business serving insurance and highly regulated markets, today announces that it has completed its acquisition of Asta Capital (“Asta”), the market-leading third-party managing agent at Lloyd’s, following approval by regulators including Lloyd’s, the UK’s Financial Conduct and … [Read more...] about Davies completes acquisition of Asta at Lloyd’s to form insurance services powerhouse
Covéa completes deal to purchase PartnerRe from EXOR
French mutual insurer Covéa has completed the acquisition of global reinsurer PartnerRe from EXOR, the Agnelli family owned investment and holding company, for a total cash consideration of $9.3 billion (€8.6bn). After signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in October 2021, after an initial deal was terminated in May 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the European … [Read more...] about Covéa completes deal to purchase PartnerRe from EXOR
Insurers need to change business models to drive climate resiliency, report shows
New research published from Capgemini and Efma’s recent World Property and Casualty Insurance Report reveals that climate change is hurting the insurance industry, and that insurers need to change their business models to achieve climate resiliency. The inaugural report titled – “Walking the Talk: How insurers can lead climate change resiliency”, addresses the impacts on … [Read more...] about Insurers need to change business models to drive climate resiliency, report shows
Howden Group creates new $30bn force in global broking through landmark TigerRisk deal
Partnership creates a standout reinsurance and advisory business, bringing full capability and scale to Howden’s diversified and differentiated brokerage, MGA, capital markets and data & analytics proposition 9 June 2022 – Howden Group Holdings (“Howden Group” or the “Group”), a leading international insurance group, today announces the acquisition of TigerRisk … [Read more...] about Howden Group creates new $30bn force in global broking through landmark TigerRisk deal
Regulators Should Identify and Mitigate Climate Risks in the Insurance Industry
The insurance industry plays a critical role in both the financial system and the economy overall, with U.S. insurance companies writing approximately $1.5 trillion in premiums and holding trillions of dollars more in assets on their balance sheets.1 By underwriting the risks of millions of individuals, businesses, and public entities, the insurance industry provides an … [Read more...] about Regulators Should Identify and Mitigate Climate Risks in the Insurance Industry
“Strong momentum in run-off sector continues”- PWC
Strong momentum in the non-life run-off sector last year continued into 2022 with the announcement of eleven deals, says a new report from PWC. The professional services firm said that while the number of deals announced was slightly lower than Q1 2021, the total estimated value of executed deals during Q1 2022 exceeded that of the same period in 2021 ($4.2bn vs $3.3bn), … [Read more...] about “Strong momentum in run-off sector continues”- PWC
Another Sunshine State Insurer Falls: Southern Fidelity Enters Receivership
Southern Fidelity Insurance Company has entered into receivership and is being liquidated, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulations (FLOIR). The state’s insurance office made the move on the basis that the insurer was impaired, insolvent or likely to become insolvent and that further transactions would be potentially hazardous to policyholders, creditors, … [Read more...] about Another Sunshine State Insurer Falls: Southern Fidelity Enters Receivership
NextGen Task Force Corner
On May 11, NextGen Task Force member Matt DiSanto of AON participated as a panelist in the Basics of Legacy Transactions educational forum, along with co-panelists Robert Redpath from Enstar, and John Sparks from Odom & Sparks. The session focused on Insurance Business Transfers (“IBTs”), providing an overview of the regulatory landscape, explaining how IBTs work, and … [Read more...] about NextGen Task Force Corner
Zurich sells Russian business
Global insurer Zurich has agreed to sell its business in Russia to eleven of the unit’s team. The firm said that under its new owners, the business will operate independently under a different brand, while Zurich will no longer conduct business operations in Russia. The transaction will allow the new company to retain a professional team with accumulated insurance … [Read more...] about Zurich sells Russian business
