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Swiss Re's Mumenthale positive despite nine point hit to H1 COR
Swiss Re has reported a H1 net income of $1.9bn (£1.44bn), down from $2.3bn (£1.75bn) for the same period in 2015.
China still heavily underinsured for floods, says Swiss Re
China's dramatic flooding over the last month has once again highlighted the prevalence of underinsurance in the country.
Jia replaces Hillebrand as Swiss Re Corporate Solutions China CEO
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Jingwei Jia as CEO of its China operations.
Space debris pose insurance challenge
Space is getting crowded. Since man started sending satellites into orbit in 1957, we've left behind an ever-growing trail of debris, and this is posing a significant threat to operational satellites.
Digital Insurance Collective Blog: Ping Pong, Brexit and learnings from Mondo/Starling Banks
At the end of May, Post held the second meeting of the Digital Insurance Collective at the Bounce venue in Farringdon London.
Swiss Re to offer cyber security cover
Swiss Re’s insurance unit has become the latest to offer “advanced” cyber cover for the UK.
Swiss Re names Moses Ojeisekhoba as reinsurance CEO
Swiss Re has appointed Moses Ojeisekhoba to replace Christian Mumenthaler as the firm’s CEO of reinsurance.
Swiss Re income jumps 31% as CEO steps down
After four years as CEO, Swiss Re’s Michel Liès will step down on 1 July with reinsurance head Christian Mumenthaler named as his replacement.
Durrant to join Marsh's claims team in Hong Kong
Kevin Durrant, head of customer management claims - Hong Kong at Zurich, is moving to Marsh later this month.
Howe given QBE emerging markets risk role after Kuk departs
QBE has made several changes to its emerging markets executive team following the departure of chief risk officer Victor Kuk for Swiss Re.
Strong premium growth expected across Asia, says Swiss Re
Swiss Re is predicting robust growth across Asia for general insurance over 2016 and 2017 despite economic headwinds.
Pressure building on Hong Kong's CORs, says Swiss Re
Clarence Wong, chief economist Asia at Swiss Re, believes the soft market conditions in Hong Kong are "unsustainable".
Swiss Re appoints new UK & Ireland CEO
Swiss Re has appointed Frank O'Neill as CEO of its UK and Ireland operations, effective immediately.
LV and Swiss Re add support to tech innovator
Technology incubator Start-up Bootcamp has partnered with LV and Swiss Re on its Insurtech programme, which announced its 2016 cohort of start-ups last month.
Man-made disasters increase insured losses
Total economic losses from natural and man-made disasters will hit approximately $85bn (£56bn) this year, with $32bn of those losses covered by insurance.
Benefits of resilience bonds heralded in framework launch
Catastrophe modelling firm RMS has launched the framework for a resilience bond designed to help manage financial risk from catastrophes while promoting investment in infrastructure that will minimise physical risk.
Bryant to swap Lloyd's for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in Hong Kong
Dylan Bryant, Lloyd's Hong Kong general representative, is to leave early in the new year for a role at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
Flood Re secures £1.29bn towards reinsurance target
Munich Re and Swiss Re are the leading reinsurers that have so far contributed to the £1.29bn yearly cover for the Flood Re scheme.
Adaption and innovation key themes from Ferma 2015
Insurers and brokers must be more agile to keep up with the emerging risks facing their clients, such as the sharing economy, according to commentators at the Federation of European Risk Management Associations Forum 2015.
Europe: A CIVETS hedge?
There is currently a lot of hype about the so-called CIVETS - Columbia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa. These are countries with young populations and plenty of economic potential, so should these be the hunting grounds for European…
Tan takes on MPI Generali CEO role
Malaysia's MPI Generali Insurans has appointed veteran Oliver Tan as its CEO.
Swiss Re's insurance arm buys Australian aviation business
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has bought the whole of Assetinsure Holdings' aviation business for an undisclosed sum.
Europe: Insurers see opportunities in Chinese volatility
Insurers are confident they see opportunities arising from the recent Chinese stock market volatility, despite AM Best warning it could make it even harder to find good returns.
Swiss Re's Admin Re unit buys Guardian Financial Services
Swiss Re’s business unit Admin Re has agreed to acquire closed life insurance fund consolidator Guardian Financial Services from private equity firm Cinven for £1.6bn.