US introduces PRIA bill to ensure future provision of pandemic coverage
The US has introduced the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 to create a government-backstopped pandemic risk reinsurance programme (PRRP).
JVM Securities appoints Holly Onachilla as it pushes into RIA market
Holly Onachilla has been appointed as president of JVM Securities, the captive broker-dealer and distributor operation of JVM Realty Corporation.
R&Q's profits soar in 2019
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings (R&Q) recorded its most profitable year ever in 2019, with both programme management and legacy business lines enjoying robust growth.
QBE promotes Steve Gransbury and Tara Krauss
QBE North America has promoted Steve Gransbury and Tara Krauss to the roles of head of specialty insurance and head of accident and health, respectively.
Labuan reports healthy growth for captives in 2019
Labuan has 219 insurance entities in operation, including 52 captives and 64 re/insurers, having authorised five new captives in 2019, according to Labuan Business and Financial Centre’s (Labuan IBFC) 2019 market report.
NCCIA to go ahead with rescheduled conference in August
The North Carolina Captive Insurance Association will hold its rescheduled 2020 Conference from August 31 to September 2, with the state having entered phase two of its COVID-19 reopening.
Guernsey prepares to return to the office, with no known COVID-19 cases on the island
Many in Guernsey’s financial services sector will return to work from June 1, as the island emerges from its COVID-19 lockdown, with no known active cases of the virus currently on the island.
Medicare Supplement policyholders overcharged due to incorrect personal data
The Delaware Department of Insurance (DDI) has received dozens of complaints after Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (HBCBS) processed hundreds of customer birthdates incorrectly, leading to increased premiums for Medicare Supplement participants.
SRS names Paul Owens to its board
Strategic Risk Solutions has named Paul Owens as the latest addition to its board of directors.
Nicol & Co to host webinar to promote captives in The Bahamas
Actuarial and risk consulting firm Nichol & Co will host a webinar on the captive insurance industry in The Bahamas to promote the industry to local professionals and other service providers.
