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Business Moves: Ryan Specialty Acquires MGU Specialist; Clear Buys UK’s CoverMarque
Ryan Specialty, the Chicago-based specialty insurance services firm, has completed the acquisition of Innovisk Capital Partners from Abry Partners and BHMS Investments. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. London-based Innovisk has become part of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers …
Read More Chinese Group Accused of Hacking Singtel in Telecom Attacks
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., Singapore’s largest mobile carrier, was breached by Chinese state-sponsored hackers this summer as part of a broader campaign against telecommunications companies and other critical infrastructure operators around the world, according to two people familiar with the matter. …
Read More Spain Risks €10.6 Billion Flood Damage Bill, PM Sanchez Says
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the first financial package for victims of the storms that killed more than 200 people in the country’s eastern region of Valencia. Spain will earmark as much as €10.6 billion ($11.5 billion) for its …
Read More Generali Said to Weigh Deal for Credit Investment Firm MGG
Assicurazioni Generali SpA is considering a deal to acquire New York-based credit investment firm MGG Investment Group, people familiar with the matter said, as the Italian insurer looks to expand in the private asset business. Generali has held early talks …
Read More People Moves: H.W. Kaufman Group Promotes 11 Leaders Across North America
H.W. Kaufman Group, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, promoted 11 members of its North American team to new roles. The promotions include: Rich Gobler, promoted to executive vice president, Burns & Wilcox; from senior vice president. Manny Manuelidis, promoted to …
Read More Ivans Index Shows Commercial Lines Renewal Rates Down in October From August
All major commercial lines premium renewal rates were lower in October than in August, according to the latest monthly Ivans Index. Premium renewal rate change by line of business for October 2024 highlights include: Commercial Auto: 9.62%, down slightly from …
Read More AIG CEO Zaffino on Approach to Catastrophe Losses in Today’s Reinsurance Market
American International Group CEO Peter Zaffino said he expects the reinsurance market to remain above losses generated by the frequency and severity of natural catastrophes. Losses will instead continue to be absorbed by primary insurance companies, he told analysts during …
Read More Markets/Coverages: Novatae Risk Group Launches Misc. Pro Liability Program
Novatae Risk Group, a managing general agency, program manager and wholesale brokerage, said it has launched its new miscellaneous professional liability program with a focus on fast quoting for brokers and exceptional claim service for insureds. With underwriting handled in-house …
Read More FBI Warns Against Two Fake Videos as Officials Combat Election Disinformation
The FBI on Tuesday warned Americans about two new fake videos falsely citing terror threats and voter fraud, the latest in a string of disinformation that officials expect will intensify as voters head to the polls on Election Day and …
Read More Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Michigan’s Peabody
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Fenton, Michigan-based Peabody Insurance Agency, Inc. (Peabody Insurance). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Peabody Insurance is a retail insurance agency serving commercial and personal lines clients primarily in southeast …
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