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Fitch: change in Viridium's ownership could revive life book deal with Zurich

Ratings agency says BlackRock's part-stake should enhance Viridium's asset management capability

Europe will need public risk-sharing mechanisms for climate risk, Ivass says

Supervisor says Italy's new SME scheme will be a "watershed" for managing losses

Europe's public re/insurance pools lift their game, as climate change unfolds

Government-backed programmes to keep property insurable must change with the times, as the risks they cover intensify. David Walker reports

California insurance commissioner declares emergency as LA wildfires rage on

Powerful winds are forecast over the next 24 hours that could cause extreme fire behaviour

Chubb predicts pre-tax losses of $250-300m from hurricane Milton

AM will have no significant impact on US insurer capital needs, says Fitch

Standard is expected to evolve with local solvency regimes in the medium-term

Hurricane Helene's insured losses could hit $14bn, says Moody's RMS - UPDATED

The loss estimate comes as hurricane Milton prepares to roar into Florida tomorrow

RVS 2024: Reinsurers arrive strong, but an uncertain world could test their limits

The annual Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) event begins this weekend in Monte Carlo and reinsurers sail in with robust financials - but there are uncertain waters on the horizon. Joshua Geer reports

Fitch revises global reinsurance outlook to neutral as profitability improvements moderate

Downside risks are elevated but sector in a good position to absorb them

Strong earnings spur positivity for reinsurers

Firms are prospering from prolonged positive market conditions, according to Fitch Ratings and Morningstar DBRS