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The volatile politics of the US could influence some significant issues for reinsurers this year. That is the view of John Huff, chief executive officer of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers. Mr Huff, on a panel at the Joint Industry ...

Natural disaster losses cost the world $225 billion last year and the insurance industry picked up about $90 billion of the tab. Aon’s Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight report for 2018 found last year was the third year in a row to top the $20...

Things are moving in the world of blockchain, and ChainThat sees itself among the forefront of those bringing distributed-ledger innovation to the insurance sector. The company was involved in a blockchain symposium on the island last year, and chief...

The Bermuda Business Development Agency is partnering with the island’s fast-growing life and annuity re/insurance sector to promote a strong presence at the industry’s largest US conference this spring. For the first time, the BDA will team up with ...

A reader asked for information about reducing their mortgage faster than the original 30-year term, and wondered whether some-type of a mortgage-payment assistance programmes is helpful. My caveat, as always, is that this is general financial inform...

Dear Dave, My husband and I have about $20,000 in credit card debt, plus payments on a new truck. We also have a camper he bought before we got married that we’re still making payments on. I recently received a $50,000 inheritance, and I’d like to us...

Bermuda will be represented at the 28th World Captive Forum at the end of the month. The event takes place in Miami on January 31 and February 1. Members of the Bermuda Business Development Agency and representatives of the industry will be present a...

Argo Group has estimated preliminary pre-tax catastrophe losses of $32 million for the fourth quarter. The losses are primarily related to Hurricane Michael and the California wildfires. Additionally, the Bermudian-based company’s fourth-quarter resu...

Reinsurers have seen unusual rises in loss adjustment expenses and reopened claims related to the devastating hurricanes of 2017. The trend forced many reinsurers to increase previous estimated losses from Harvey, Irma and Maria, creating a drag on ...

A 2017 study by Aviva in the UK revealed that 1.3 million people viewed “winning the lottery” as their only plan for retirement. The article will discuss common mistakes that people make when planning for retirement and the true cost of failing budge...