Following its agreement to acquire Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. (AF Group) alongside positive industry tailwinds, global insurance and reinsurance group Enstar is “excited” about the opportunities ahead, seeing ample room for growth. During a … [Read More...] about Enstar sees significant growth opportunities on the live and legacy side: Dan Sanford
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AI is coming for insurance’s middle – but brokers still own the moment that matters
Insurance is running out of room to pretend artificial intelligence is still a side project. For years, the industry has treated AI as a useful but distant prospect: good for pilots, productivity demos and conference panels but not yet central to how … [Read More...] about AI is coming for insurance’s middle – but brokers still own the moment that matters
Lloyd’s Legacy Report
AON’s Lloyd’s Legacy Report forecasts strong momentum in legacy transactions driven by softer reinsurance conditions, increased M&A activity and focus on historic risk. Read More... … [Read More...] about Lloyd’s Legacy Report
Compre announces significant asbestos liability portfolio transaction with Amerisure
Compre Group Holdings Limited (“Compre”), the Bermuda-domiciled international specialty reinsurance group, today announced a strategic transaction to assume a material portfolio of asbestos insurance liabilities from Amerisure. The transaction, … [Read More...] about Compre announces significant asbestos liability portfolio transaction with Amerisure
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Special Termination Provisions in Reinsurance Contracts
Most reinsurance contracts contain a "special termination" clause. The clause typically allows either party to terminate the contract early if certain contingencies arise. Unsurprisingly, there are myriad versions of the special termination clause … [Read More...] about Special Termination Provisions in Reinsurance Contracts
Chamber Pushes for Reform as Foreign Investors Exploit U.S. Legal System Through Litigation Funding
Comprehensive reforms are needed to address how third-party litigation funding (TPLF) operates within the federal tax and court system, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), citing national security concerns and … [Read More...] about Chamber Pushes for Reform as Foreign Investors Exploit U.S. Legal System Through Litigation Funding
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Reinsurance Contract Drafting 101—Plain English
Like many commercial contracts, some reinsurance contracts are filled with archaic terms, industry jargon, and, most unfortunately, legalese. And it doesn't have to be that way. All contracts, including reinsurance contracts, should be written in … [Read More...] about Reinsurance Contract Drafting 101—Plain English
Umpire Checklist: A Practical Guide for Commencing the Arbitration
The following is a “laundry list” that includes as many opening data points as I have gathered through discussion with many arbitrators and in my own arbitrations. Not all of these items will be necessary in every case, and I invite anyone who would … [Read More...] about Umpire Checklist: A Practical Guide for Commencing the Arbitration
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Lithium-Ion Battery Claims: Science, Litigation, and Coverage
Samuel G. Sudler, III, Principal Electrical Engineer with S-E-A, Michael J. Steinlage and Nick Rauch, both Partners with Larson King, LLP gave an … [Read More...] about Lithium-Ion Battery Claims: Science, Litigation, and Coverage
Legal Update: Notable Insurance Coverage Cases from 2025
J.D. Anders, Counsel, Chaffetz Lindsey, Joshua Polster, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Elizabeth Zakheim, Associate, Mound Cotton … [Read More...] about Legal Update: Notable Insurance Coverage Cases from 2025
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Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
Sean Keely, a Partner with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and Andrea Silk, Managing Attorney with Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP provided an insightful … [Read More...] about Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
Liability for self-driving car accidents can fall on the human driver, the manufacturer or even a third party depending on the cause of the accident. … [Read More...] about Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
