Natural catastrophes (Nat Cats)
RSA's Q3 impacted by £50m of hurricane losses
UK-headquartered global insurer RSA's underwriting result was hit in the third quarter by the recent US and Caribbean hurricanes.
Analysis: Pandemic bonds
Pandemics bonds have launched, with the help of the insurance market, to channel surge funding to developing countries dealing with a disease outbreak.
Singapore offers cat bond grant
The Singapore government is attempting to kick-start the country's insurance-linked securities business by offering to cover all upfront charges.
Markel takes $360m hit in Q3; reinsurance arm's COR at 183%
Global reinsurer made a $360m (£271m) pre-tax loss in the third quarter of 2017 compared with a $119m pre-tax profit in Q3 2016.
Swiss Re estimates $3.6bn of Q3 natural disaster costs
Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re has estimated its combined claims payouts in the third quarter from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the earthquakes in Mexico will be around $3.6bn (£2.75bn).
Q3 hurricanes to cost Zurich $700m
Switzerland-headquartered global insurer Zurich is estimating its costs from three giant hurricanes that hit the US and Caribbean at $700m (£530m).
Zurich's Guy Miller on climate change
Guy Miller, head of macroeconomics at Zurich, looks at the risks associated with extreme weather and anti-climate change initiatives.
Storm Ophelia kills three in Ireland and leaves 360,000 without power
A powerful storm hit Ireland and Northern Ireland yesterday leaving a trail of damage and three dead before reaching England, Scotland and Wales today.
Lloyd’s writes $738m cheque to cover Harvey, Irma and Maria
Lloyd’s of London has paid $738m for Harvey, Irma and Maria claims.
Markel estimates $503m of Q3 natcat losses
Global (re)insurer Markel is expecting $503m (£379m) of pre-tax hurricane and earthquake losses, net of reinstatement premiums, in the third quarter of 2017.
XL Catlin estimates $1.48bn of losses from Q3 natcats
Global insurer XL Catlin is estimating $1.48bn (£1.12bn) of losses from natural catastrophes in the third quarter.
Blog: Counteracting travel risks with enhanced connectivity
As travellers venture further afield and mobile devices touch on all areas of life, Chris Knight, head of corporate services for Cega, asks if travel insurers are missing a trick by not contacting with their customers to offer real-time risk updates.
Scor braces for €430m nat cat bill in Q3
Scor estimates the cost of the Harvey, Irma and Maria hurricanes and the mexico earthquakes at €430m.
Nate makes US landfall, weakens to a tropical depression
Hurricane Nate, the fourth hurricane to make landfall in the US in the past two months, has weakened to a tropical depression.
MS&AD hit by large hurricane losses
Japanese insurance giant MS&AD has announced preliminary loss estimates for the recent devastating US hurricanes and Mexico earthquake.
Top UK insurers 2017
Hit by a negative discount rate, the top 100 UK insurers reported a combined underwriting loss last year. What other challenges has the market faced?
Analysis: Hurricane harm
Hurricane season has caused devastation across the Atlantic but, despite the human death toll, the impact on reinsurers is likely to be limited
2017 catastrophes to hit QBE's profits for $600m
Sydney-headquartered global insurer QBE has updated the market that recent losses in Mexico and the US will have a significant impact on full year profits.
Hiscox forecasts rates rise and $225m in Harvey and Irma claims
London market insurer Hiscox anticipates the combined net cost of claims from hurricanes Harvey and Irma to be around $225m (£170m).
Beazley anticipates $150m hit from Atlantic hurricanes and Mexico earthquakes
Beazley expects to take a $150m (£112m) hit on earnings as a result of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as the recent earthquakes in Mexico.
Lloyd's suspends H1 profit release to take stock of Harvey and Irma impact
Lloyd's has suspended the release of first-half profits until it can accurately assess the financial impact of Harvey and Irma, the market's chief financial officer has said.
Maria industry losses could total $85bn
Industry insured losses for Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean will be between $40bn and $85bn, according to AIR Worldwide.
Capsicum's Chris Hardcastle on the capacity struggle facing MGAs
Managing general agents are popping up all over the place but capacity is coming under pressure. Chris Hardcastle, managing director of Capsicum Delegated Authority, asks if there is enough capacity to go round.
Hiscox estimates Harvey impact at $150m
Hiscox anticipates the impact Hurricane Harvey to produce net claims of $150m (£110.6m).