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Self-Driving Cars to Transform Motor Insurance in Liability Shift: Fitch

Widespread use of autonomous vehicles will completely transform the motor insurance sector over the long term when liability begins to shift towards manufacturers and traditional risk pools shrink, according to a report published by Fitch Ratings. “The question of who …

When Will Self-Driving Cars Be Rolled-Out? Carmakers, Suppliers Disagree

Carmakers and suppliers gave widely differing timelines for the introduction of self-driving vehicles on Thursday, showing the uncertainties surrounding the technology as well as a split between cautious established players and bullish new entrants. Chipmaker Nvidia, facing direct competition with …

Experience Is Everything for Krefta, CEO-in-Waiting at Hiscox Re & ILS

When someone gets to be a CEO at the age of 36, perhaps it’s a good idea to listen to his story about how he got there and some of the lessons he’s learned. From his current position as chief …

High-Net-Worth Individuals Concerned About Underinsurance: Chubb

More than half (54 percent) of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are concerned that they are underinsured, with many worried their coverage is inadequate for their needs, according to new research published by Chubb. Despite this concern, out of 500 HNWIs surveyed …

XL Catlin Expands Professional Indemnity Offering in Iberia

XL Catlin’s insurance operation in Iberia announced an extension of its professional indemnity coverage. Traditionally, the coverage protects professional service firms against legal costs and claims for damages to third parties which may arise out of an act, omission or …

Canada’s Eagle Underwriting Teams Up with MS Amlin’s RaetsMarine

Canada’s Eagle Underwriting Group Inc. has teamed up with MS Amlin Marine NV, trading as RaetsMarine, to offer protection & indemnity (P&I) and charterers’ liability insurance in the Canadian marine market. Established in 1996, Eagle Underwriting is a Brampton, Ontario-based …

Update: Fuel Tanker Hijacking Revives Fears of Somali Pirate Threat

The hijacking of a fuel tanker off Somalia’s coast shows the threat pirates still pose to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, a risk that may also hamper the Horn of African country’s efforts to explore for offshore oil …

Indonesia to Take Action Against Cruise Ship that Damaged Coral Reef

Indonesia’s government said this week it will take strong action after a cruise ship destroyed coral reefs in a popular tourist area known for its extensive marine biodiversity. The 4,200-ton cruise ship M.V. Caledonian Sky entered the waters of Radja …

RSA Names Gearey as Managing Director of Commercial Risk Solutions

London-based RSA has appointed James Gearey as managing director for Commercial Risk Solutions (CRS) from June 5, 2017, subject to regulatory approvals. Gearey has spent the past nine years at Siemens Financial Services, most recently as chief executive, Commercial Finance …

XL Catlin Receives Approval to Write Insurance in Monaco

XL Catlin announced it has received approval from the Monegasque Minister of State to issue insurance policies in the Principality of Monaco through XL Insurance Co. SE (XLICSE), effective March 10, 2017. The license allows XLICSE to offer its products …

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