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Geopolitical risks adding to natural catastrophes to heighten uncertainty, says Munich Re
Geopolitical risks and the macroeconomic effects these sometimes entail are causing heightened uncertainty, warns Munich Re. Inflation rates and trade [...]
Aon launches platform to improve reinsurer response to a catastrophe
Aon has launched an event analytics platform, which provides integrated hazard, exposure and loss data via a single, seamless interface.
The broker [...]
Favourable reinsurance market conditions present strategic advantage for buyers, says Aon
Reinsurance buyer momentum continues to build, according to a new report, which says that reinsurance capital has reached record levels.
In its Sna [...]
Fires main cause of major marine claims, reports Cefor
Fires were the main cause of major marine claims in the first half of 2025 and were responsible for four payouts that topped the $20m mark, according [...]
Emerging risks could add US$5 billion of premium annually to casualty market, says Aon
Emerging risks in the casualty sector could contribute approximately US$5bn of reinsurance premium annually, according to a new report.
Aon’s casua [...]
Innovation and inclusion tipped to drive Africa’s next insurance chapter
While sub-Saharan Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing economic regions in the world, insurance penetration is still below 3% compared to the [...]
Opinion: Securing Africa’s future through sustainable insurance
Philip Lopokoiyit, ICEA LION Group CEO and chairperson of Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance (NDSI), shares insights from the recently held [...]
Data key to transparent and ethical use of AI in insurance
Data remains key in supporting the transparent and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in insurance.
That was the key message for membe [...]
Kenya’s KCB Group eyes acquisition of Ethiopian bank on liberalisation
Kenya’s largest lender by assets and profitability KCB Group has announced plans to acquire one of Ethiopia’s banks instead of opening a branch or pur [...]
Cat bonds surpassed US$21 billion in past 12 months, reports Aon
Catastrophe bond issuance surpassed US$21 billion during the most active 12-month period in the history of the insurance-linked security (ILS) market. [...]