AM Best, a renowned credit rating agency, recently revised the outlook for Group Ark Insurance Limited (GAIL) from stable to positive regarding its Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR). Concurrently, it affirmed a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term ICR of “a”
December 18, 2024As Texas faces growing exposure to hurricanes and severe weather, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Board has taken a proactive stance by approving a substantial 22% increase in the reinsurance budget for 2025. This decision was driven by a sharp rise in projected losses, considering
December 16, 2024In a move set to reshape the landscape of cyber insurance, CyberCube, a prominent provider of cyber risk analytics, announced a groundbreaking partnership with St. Andrews Insurance Brokers, a leading retail brokerage in Canada. This collaboration involves the implementation of CyberCube’s Broking M
December 16, 2024The professional indemnity (PI) insurance market has encountered significant changes as rates dramatically decrease due to mounting competition from new entrants like Managing General Agents (MGAs). According to Clyde & Co's latest report for 2024, which gathered insights from
December 12, 2024Specialist Risk Group (SRG), a notable insurance intermediary with the backing of Warburg Pincus and Temasek, has announced the acquisition of specialist insurance broker R3 in a move set to boost their portfolio significantly. This acquisition marks SRG's eleventh acquisition in 2024,
December 12, 2024In a significant strategic move, Optalitix, a specialist in data analytics solutions, has partnered with PwC to enhance implementation services for its underwriting and pricing platform, Optalitix Quote. This collaboration specifically aims at insurers operating within the London Market, especially
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