June 2018/3

Underwriting opportunities become the focus in Q4 2017 and Q1 2018.

Retail and construction are among the worst hit market segments.

Once upon a time insurance was a brilliant, original idea. Money was paid in return for the transfer of a risk, mainly between wealthy merchants who knew and trusted one another.

Canopius has substantial experience of executing M&A in the London market.

Many cat bonds were pricing below their guidance range earlier in the second quarter.

The move could be a bid to emulate the success of the reinsurance funds run by rival mutual fund managers Stone Ridge and Pioneer.

Amendment to the bill allows the Lord Chancellor to complete the first review of the rate without appointing an expert panel.

Investment yields have ticked up over the last two years, aided by equity and alternative performance.

Culture could be as important as financing to a start-up’s development.

It is still early days for InsurTechs but their potential is being questioned.