International

Global economic losses from all disasters fell to $US44 billion in the first half of the year, Swiss Re’s preliminary estimates show, down 13% from the first half of 2018...

Up to 89% of UK businesses have no dedicated cyber insurance cover, leaving them potentially exposed to huge financial losses in the event of an attack, the Association of British Insurers says...

German insurer Talanx has forecast full-year profit will top €900 million after its first-half result increased 9.4% to €477 million...

Aspen Insurance has suffered a net loss of $US37.3 million and a near 6% decline in gross written premium over the last six months, compared to the previous corresponding period...

Insured losses in China from Typhoon Lekima will exceed ¥6 billion, modelling firm AIR Worldwide estimates...