David Walker

US spells out details for $20bn reinsurance of maritime war risks in Persian Gulf

IDFC will work with "American insurance partners" to deliver cover

State Farm has Californian property rate hikes cut in tripartite agreement

Consumer Watchdog says Californians save $530m compared to rate hikes SFGI wanted

US government to cover maritime trade for political risk as underwriters pull plug

Donald Trump ordered branch of government to extend cover yesterday

Insurers under strain as Middle East conflict's global dimension can't be ruled out

Marine, trade and political risk insurers to bear underwriting brunt of Middle East conflict

Skuld invokes marine policies' war exclusions in Persian Gulf as reinsurers cancel cover

Marsh predicts war rate hikes of 25% to 30% after military attacks across Middle East

Australian conduct watchdog sues Auto & General over alleged discounting practices

Cat-risk modellers name international cities at potential risk of LA-type fire

Non-exhaustive roster of at-risk cities spans North/South America, Europe, Australia and Middle East

Singlife works on capital profile with SGD 550m financing facility

Singaporean insurer has been owned by Sumitomo Life since 2023

Solvency II creates divides between boards and CROs

Gerhard Stahl has been a CRO, board member and a regulator - and sees how Solvency II has created a significant disconnect between the roles. He speaks to David Walker

Sompo completes Aspen deal while Meiji Yasuda exits Poland