Speaking in a recent video interview with our sister publication Reinsurance News, James Vickers, Chairman of Gallagher Re’s International division, suggested that the excess capacity coming into the insurance-linked securities (ILS) space will help to drive innovation and support the development of new lines of business.Commenting on the record year for cat bond issuance in … Read more
Despite advances in cloud security tools, most cybersecurity incidents stem from known vulnerabilities that remain unpatched, according to a report cited by Forbes.The ZEST Cloud Risk Exposure Impact Report 2025 found that 62% of cloud security breaches involved risks that security teams had already detected but neglected to address. The study highlighted that while security … Read more
The latest GlobalData report, ‘Cybersecurity in Healthcare – Thematic Research’ reveals that increased data access means there are more opportunities for security vulnerabilities in the medical device sector. Medical analyst at GlobalData, Ashley Clarke says the healthcare, pharma, and medical device sectors are particularly susceptible to cyberattacks. “Medical history cannot be changed, unlike identification and … Read more
According to new survey data collected by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance companies made increased use of industry-loss warranties (ILW’s), quota share arrangements and retrocession in 2023.The Bermuda financial market regulator each year publishes its stress test results and an assessment of catastrophe risk exposure in the local insurance and reinsurance … Read more
People with HIV are living longer lives. That’s good news. However, it also means they’re more likely to live long enough to develop age-related diseases, such as dementia. Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with memory, problem-solving, and learning. The risk of dementia among older … Read more
