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Willis Re Taps Buxton from Allianz as Managing Director, Int’l Customized Reinsurance

Willis Re, the reinsurance subsidiary of Willis Towers Watson, announced the appointment of Simon Buxton as managing director of its International Customised Reinsurance practice, which focuses on non-traditional reinsurance. Buxton will focus on providing structured solutions across all the company’s …

AIG’s Su Joins AXA XL as Underwriting Lead for Structured Risk Solutions

AXA XL, the property/casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has named Austin Su as U.S. Underwriting Lead of its Structured Risk Solutions (SRS) business. Based in New York, Su joins SRS’ growing global alternative risk transfer business and will …

Big Reinsurers Pin Profit Hopes on Tailoring Coverages to Specific Risks

In a world of increasing automation and standardization, Europe’s big reinsurers are betting that a more personal touch can reverse years of falling prices. Companies including Munich Re AG and Swiss Re AG are increasing their focus on policies that …