Swiss Re Institute estimates global insured catastrophe losses of US$31 billion

Global insured catastrophe losses are expected at US$31 billion in the first half of 2020, mostly from secondary perils, according to global re/insurer Swiss Re

Blink earns place on Lloyd’s Lab innovation accelerator programme

Irish InsurTech company Blink has earned its place today as one of 10 InsurTechs selected for the Lloyd’s Lab innovation accelerator programme focused on Covid-19 risks

Manulife Hong Kong reports growth despite Covid-19

Insurer Manulife in Hong Kong has announced its financial results for Q2 2020 and despite the pandemic, the company reported growth of eight per cent in core earnings

DARAG buys Luxembourg auto and travel insurer Arisa Assurances

Malta-based legacy acquirer DARAG has acquired Arisa Assurances SA, an automobile and travel insurance company in Luxembourg

Beirut explosion could drive $15 billion economic loss

The explosion in the Lebanese capital of Beirut might cause between US$10 and $15 billion of economic losses, according to officials

Insurers report losses in their Q2 financial results

Numerous insurers are reporting losses in their half year financial results