AIRROC corporate partner AON in partnership with the Jacobson Group is conducting their Semi-Annual Insurance Labor Market Study now through July 31, 2020. This survey has offered valuable labor insights and has become an accurate predictor of the industry’s staffing outlook. We invite you to take the survey which will take no longer than five minutes to complete. All … [Read more...] about Survey of the Current Insurance Labor Market
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Ken Randall Announces Retirement Date
Co-founder Ken Randall to retire as Executive Chairman in 2021, succeeded by William Spiegel. http://www.rqih.com/ken-randall-announces-retirement-date/ … [Read more...] about Ken Randall Announces Retirement Date
Runoff strategies can help captives adjust to post-COVID-19 world
AIRROC's Executive Director, Carolyn Fahey, participates in webinar for Captive Insurance Companies Association. https://www.captiveinternational.com/news/runoff-strategies-can-help-captives-adjust-to-post-covid-19-world-cica-3564 … [Read more...] about Runoff strategies can help captives adjust to post-COVID-19 world
ARIAS • U.S. Virtual Arbitration Hearing Guidelines
ARIAS • U.S. issues guidelines on conducting virtual arbitration. https://www.arias-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ARIAS-U.S.-Virtual-Arbitration-Guidelines.pdf … [Read more...] about ARIAS • U.S. Virtual Arbitration Hearing Guidelines
Monument Re Completes Acquisition of Cattolica Life DAC
Monument Re announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Cattolica Life DAC from Catholic Assicurazioni following receipt of regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland and no-objection from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. https://www.monumentregroup.com/monument-re-completes-acquisition-of-cattolica-life-dac/# … [Read more...] about Monument Re Completes Acquisition of Cattolica Life DAC
Randall & Quilter’s Vermont subsidiary acquires NationsBuilders Insurance Company
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. announces that its wholly owned Vermont subsidiary ICDC, Ltd. has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire NationsBuilders Insurance Company, a Washington D.C. domiciled captive from NationsBuilders Insurance Services. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval in Washington D.C. … [Read more...] about Randall & Quilter’s Vermont subsidiary acquires NationsBuilders Insurance Company
Skuld Announces Sale of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1897 to Riverstone
Skuld, a leading marine insurance provider, today announces that it has reached an agreement with The RiverStone Group for the sale of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1897, which was placed into run-off in July 2019. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. https://www.trg.com/news/skuld-agrees-sale-of-lloyds-syndicate-1897-to-riverstone/ … [Read more...] about Skuld Announces Sale of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1897 to Riverstone
AIG Announces Completion of Fortitude Re Sale
The Carlyle Group and T&D Holdings Complete Acquisition of Majority Interest in Fortitude Group Holdings from AIG https://www.carlyle.com/media-room/news-release-archive/carlyle-group-and-td-holdings-complete-acquisition-majority … [Read more...] about AIG Announces Completion of Fortitude Re Sale
AIRROC’s Runoff Webinar Series Takes Off
AIRROC’s Spring 2020 entry level webinars were a smashing success. So much so, that more are on the way! To learn more and register, please click here. AIRROC’s Three Part Webinar Series With the majority of insurance professionals working from home as the result of the global pandemic, AIRROC’s three part webinar series was a great success … [Read more...] about AIRROC’s Runoff Webinar Series Takes Off
Non-Life Insurance Run-Off Deals
PwC releases Q1 2020 updated review of non-life run-off deals which provides an overview of transactions activity in the first quarter of 2020. https://www.pwc.co.uk/business-recovery/assets/pdf/non-life-insurance-run-off-q1-2020-deals-update.pdf … [Read more...] about Non-Life Insurance Run-Off Deals
The Rise of Runoffs
After transforming its reputation and broadening its scope, the run-off market could play an important role in the wake of COVID-19. http://news.ambest.com/articlecontent.aspx?refnum=296269&altsrc=43 … [Read more...] about The Rise of Runoffs
Legacy-market relief for COVID-19 woes
The legacy market is seeing an uptick in business as insurers seek to proactively mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. http://airrocupdate.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/200504_Reactions_Legacy-market-relief-for-COVID-19-woes.pdf “The article was originally published by Reaction in their May 2020 edition. Please go … [Read more...] about Legacy-market relief for COVID-19 woes
Message from Carolyn Fahey, AIRROC’s Executive Director
I hope that you are all keeping safe and well in these challenging and unprecedented times. As you may expect, lots of events and initiatives we had planned have been impacted given the circumstances. You can keep up to date on the status of our programs on our website. A few items to note include the cancellation of the June 1 Chicago Regional and the July 14-15 … [Read more...] about Message from Carolyn Fahey, AIRROC’s Executive Director
In Memoriam of Terry Kelaher
AIRROC honors the memory of our long-time friend Terry Kelaher who passed away recently after battling cancer and kidney disease. Terry was a co-founder and vice chairman of AIRROC. He joined Allstate Insurance Company in 1988 where he served as vice president and general manager of the company's Specialty Operations Division, responsible for the management of … [Read more...] about In Memoriam of Terry Kelaher
Meet our New Board Members
AIRROC extends a warm welcome to new Board Members Simon Hawkins, Dawn Ballin and Brendan McQuiggan and congratulates Megan McHugh in her new role as Secretary of the Board. AIRROC looks forward to the enthusiasm and fresh ideas they bring and working with them towards a successful journey together. Let us introduce you to the newest members of our talented, creative and … [Read more...] about Meet our New Board Members
Randall & Quilter Announces Completion of Anglo French Ltd. Transfer
Randall & Quilter subsidiary R&Q Gamma has completed the transfer of the U.S. liability insurance book underwritten by Anglo French Ltd. from SCOR UK Company Limited. The transaction took place by means of an insurance business transfer scheme under Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The Part VII was sanctioned at a hearing on 3 March 2020 and … [Read more...] about Randall & Quilter Announces Completion of Anglo French Ltd. Transfer
Take Aways From The NAIC Special Session on COVID-19 (Public Portion)
Locke Lord provides a quick study of the key issues discussed during the recent NAIC Special Session on COVID-19. Read full article here - https://www.lockelord.com/newsandevents/publications/2020/03/take-aways-from-the-naic … [Read more...] about Take Aways From The NAIC Special Session on COVID-19 (Public Portion)
In Continental Europe, Legacy Transfer is a Tool for Operational Efficiency as Digitalisation Costs Increase
This article first appeared in Insurance Day on the 10th of March 2020 Continental European insurance groups are turning to legacy transactions to reduce the cost and disruption to their business of digital transformation. The European legacy market is maturing – and it is operational efficiency that is becoming more and more of a key … [Read more...] about In Continental Europe, Legacy Transfer is a Tool for Operational Efficiency as Digitalisation Costs Increase
Asia, LatAm and the Middle East Ripe for Captive Growth: CICA Board Chair
The number of captives in emerging markets could be set to grow in coming years, with countries in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East seeing an increasing number of launches. Read more here - https://www.captiveinternational.com/news/asia-latam-and-the-middle-east-ripe-for-captive-growth-says-cica-board-chair-3368 … [Read more...] about Asia, LatAm and the Middle East Ripe for Captive Growth: CICA Board Chair
2019 Annual Review of Non-Life Insurance Run-Off Deals
PwC issue their second annual summary of publicly announced non-life run-off deals which shows a continuing trend of transaction activity across the globe. Read more here - /wp-content/uploads/2020/03/non-life-insurance-run-off-q4-deals-update.pdf … [Read more...] about 2019 Annual Review of Non-Life Insurance Run-Off Deals