April 9, 2013
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has appointed Castor Aerospace LLC as its new program administrator for space-related risks. This appointment provides a new distribution channel for satellite operators, manufacturers, launch service providers, owners, end-users & financiers that require access to …
September 7, 2012
Assure Space, LLC, a new space insurance agency for satellite risks, has partnered with Auster Capital Partners (ACP) and Space Florida for the provision of launch and in-orbit insurance to satellite operators worldwide. Assure Space has agreements with participating insurers …
August 6, 2012
The delicate threads that hold modern life together are dramatically cut by an unexpected threat from outer space, with disastrous effects. It’s the stuff of science fiction usually associated with tales of rogue asteroids on a collision course with earth. …
July 11, 2012
A study from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) warns that “man-made space junk poses a serious threat to all space vehicles including those with humans on board.” The report goes on to explore possible ways to clean up space. …
February 28, 2011
The Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings announced that Bruno Ritchie has joined the company to lead Argo Assurances, Argo Group’s new Paris-based underwriting platform for large specialty risks. The new branch will “initially focus on insurance solutions for space and …