asset management liability News

Asset-Backed Securities Face New Risks From US Court Decision

A federal court decision has raised new legal risks for a corner of Wall Street that bundles consumer loans into asset-backed securities. A US appeals court last week for the first time upheld the power of the Consumer Financial Protection …

Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Offers $25M in Liability Protection for Asset Managers

Mosaic Insurance, the Bermuda-based specialty insurer, has launched a suite of specialized financial institutions products, offering $25 million in investment management insurance (IMI), blended with cyber and other coverage for asset managers, funds, and associated directors. The global company’s new …

Markets/Coverages: Canopius Launches Investment Mgmt Cover for Asset Managers

Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer, has launched a new investment management product for asset managers. The product has been developed to respond to shifts in the risk landscape in the highly regulated asset management sector. In an era where …

Arkansas Teachers Fund Agrees to $643M Settlement With Allianz Over Losses

A pension fund for teachers in Arkansas has settled with Allianz and dropped its lawsuit over losses in a multibillion-dollar trading debacle at the German insurer’s funds arm, according to a court document. The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System was the …

WTW Taps Lockton’s Keville as Relationship Mgr in FINEX Financial Institutions Practice

Willis Towers Watson has appointed Henry Keville as lead relationship manager for Asset Management in the company’s FINEX Financial Institutions practice. Keville will join other specialist team members who provide tailor-made management liability product solutions and programs for the asset …

BHSI Launches Asset Management Liability Policy in Asia

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. (BHSI) has introduced Professional Firstβ„’ Asset Management Liability Insurance for mutual funds, alternative funds and asset managers in the Asian market. BHSI describes the coverage as a “comprehensive and clearly worded professional liability, directors & …