European P&C insurance run-off group Marco Capital has acquired R&Q Gamma Company Limited, subject to regulatory approval. Marco Capital explained that R&Q Gamma, formerly The Royal London General Insurance Company Ltd, was established in 1983 and put into run-off in 1999. It was purchased by R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd in 2016 to act as a consolidation … [Read more...] about Marco Capital acquires R&Q Gamma, marking third transaction with parent
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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 unfair competitive advantages for foreign investors. Current tax loopholes allow foreign funders to profit from American … [Read more...] about Chamber Pushes for Reform as Foreign Investors Exploit U.S. Legal System Through Litigation Funding
A leading financial centre and reinsurance hub
Fundamental to Bermuda’s innovation culture is cooperation between government, regulator and industry, says Premier David Burt. Bermuda, while a small country by population and size, continues to prove that these factors do not limit us to small, local businesses. With our robust regulatory framework, investment in human capital, political and economic stability and a … [Read more...] about A leading financial centre and reinsurance hub
Are non-life Part VII transfers on the rise?
In our previous briefing note from December 2023, we discussed the significant decline in the number of non-life Part VII transfers sanctioned in recent years and considered whether this trend was likely to continue. This update highlights the key developments from 2024 and anticipates future trends for 2025. Developments in 2024 As discussed previously, 2023 saw just two … [Read more...] about Are non-life Part VII transfers on the rise?
Legacy is a long-term business with relationships that go beyond reserves: Swiss Re’s Schilling & Schäfli
Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re views legacy as a long-term business built on trusted relationships, and while positive steps have been taken to improve the resilience and perception of the market, there’s more work to do, according to Janic Schilling, Head Legacy Origination and Andreas Schäfli, Head of P&C Legacy, Swiss Re. In an interview with Reinsurance News, … [Read more...] about Legacy is a long-term business with relationships that go beyond reserves: Swiss Re’s Schilling & Schäfli
