All articles by Patrick Brusnahan
Patrick Brusnahan
Editor of Private Banker International.
Howden Re names chairman, global clients strategy
Hearn joins Howden Re as chairman at a time of growth and global expansion.
Insurtech Bondaval gains £15m in funding
The funding will help Bondaval launch a reinsurance vehicle called Bondaval Re.
Aviva finishes full scheme buy-in with the Telereal Pension Plan
As a result, Aviva will insure the defined benefit liabilities for close to 500 members, cutting the investment and longevity risk.
Lockton Sweden appoints CEO
William L’Orange will continue to serve as CEO of Lockton Sweden until Lindvall’s arrival.
NSM Insurance snaps up two UK travel insurance firms
The closing of the NSM deal for the UK travel insurance brands is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
Pacific Life Re makes asset intensive deal with Tokio Marine and Nichido Life
The deal with Pacific Life, Tokio Marine and Nichido will provide Anshin Life a new method to reduce long-term interest rate risk.
Spectrum.Life closes €17m funding round to bolster growth
With this funding, Spectrum.Life will continue to move forward with its vision to change and save as many lives as possible while becoming the leading healthtech and digital health partner.
Legal & General finishes final buyout with Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan
This deal between Legal & General and Nortel insures the final tranche of plan members’ benefits.
AIG appoints global head of specialty
Browne will report to John Hancock, executive vice president and chief executive offer, international insurance, and serve on the international insurance leadership team.
General insurance in Spain to exceed $60bn by 2028
This is according to GlobalData, which also predicts that general insurance in Spain will grow by 5.6% in 2024 and 5.2% in 2025.