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Ukraine Announces ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ for Ships Stuck in Black Sea Ports

Ukraine announced a “humanitarian corridor” in the Black Sea on Thursday to release cargo ships trapped in its ports since the outbreak of war, a new test of Russia’s de facto blockade since Moscow abandoned a deal last month to …

Global Insurance M&A Drops Sharply in First Half 2023

Regulatory changes and a reduced appetite for insurtechs are driving down insurance carrier mergers and acquisitions (M&A), a new report has found. M&A were down 17% worldwide during the first half of 2023, according to Clyde & Co’s Insurance Growth …

Hedge Fund Manager Loeb Agrees to Hold Off Attempts to Take SiriusPoint Private

Hedge Fund Manager Daniel S. Loeb has agreed he will not make further attempts to take SiriusPoint private for two more years. SiriusPoint and Loeb, who has about a 9.5% shareholding in the Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, have entered …

Allianz Q2 Profit Jumps 7.1% on Higher Results from US Life & Health Insurance

Allianz SE, the German owner of bond giant Pacific Investment Management Co., said its second-quarter profit jumped from a year earlier as stronger earnings from its insurance business offset weaknesses in its asset management units. Group operating profit increased 7.1% …

Update: Zurich Insurance CEO Criticizes Climate Alliances After Exodus

The chief executive officer of Zurich Insurance Group AG has spoken out against the network of voluntary climate alliances that represent some of the biggest names in global finance, calling them “political and bureaucratic.” Mario Greco, who led his firm …

Lloyd’s Leads Insurers in Raising Rates, Cutting Taiwan Cover as Conflict Risks Rise

Lloyd’s of London underwriters are leading insurers in raising rates and cutting the amount of cover they offer for risks involving Taiwan as concerns grow over possible military action by China, industry sources with knowledge of the matter say. Insurers …

Norwegian River Dam Partly Collapses After Floods

A dam on a Norwegian river partly collapsed after heavy rain on Wednesday, sending water gushing through a wide gap in the structure, and the prime minister said the country should be prepared for more floods in the coming days. …

Fake Job Offer Opened Door to Suspected North Korean Crypto Hack

In late July, a programmerat Estonia’s CoinsPaid, the world’s biggest crypto payment provider, met over video link with a recruiter who had reached out on LinkedIn with a lucrative job offer. During the 40-minute job interview, the engineer was asked …

Markets/Coverages: Howden Offers Blended Policy for PI, Crime and Cyber Liability

Howden, the London-based insurance group, announced the launch of a blended insurance product that brings together professional indemnity, crime and cyber liability into one policy and under one limit. It brings a different approach to insurance for financial institutions, offering …

Catastrophe Bond Funds Ranked Among 2023’s Top-Performing Credit Funds

Catastrophe bond funds rank among the 10 best performing credit funds this year, as the hurricanes, earthquakes and other disasters that could trigger payouts have either not happened or not been sufficiently severe. The catastrophe, or cat bonds, represent money …

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