week commencing 26/05/19:

In a week dominated by politicians of every stripe denying past errors, it’s been something of a relief to turn to the calm truths offered up by the insurance press. Here’s our pick of the best:

Aviva’s digital garage in for repairs

Maurice Tulloch, Aviva CEO, decides it’s time to lift the bonnet on the firm’s digital garage and see what’s actually delivering a return.  Financial Times

All hopes rest on Duperreault

Shareholders hope the return of a man with a strong track record can improve AIG’s underwriting results.  Institutional Investor

Swiss Re scoops first Singaporean ILS

Honours for the first 144A transaction under Singapore’s new ILS rules go to Swiss Re Capital Markets.  Insurance Day

Confidence falls as reputation risk rises

Research from CNA Hardy says business confidence is on the slide as global risk becomes more interconnected.  Slipcase

Towers wobbling as Lockton sucks up talent

Lockton’s ‘all-in’ reinsurance strategy seems to be working as the Towers Re/Claytons team relocates, suggesting a revenue fight is looming.  Insurance Insider

Return of the Jebi

The costliest typhoon ever to hit Japan just goes on getting more expensive.  Insurance Day

The days of a yearly visit are over

Insurance is no longer about an annual transaction; it’s about service and value says Allied World.  Insurance Business Australia

What to do about Mactavish?

In a week when Mactavish has once more dragged big insurance names through the dirt, the patience of industry executives was sorely tested.  Insurance Insider

Noah’s Ark gets caught out in the rain

Yes it’s true – irony is dead. Rain in Kentucky damaged the Ark at a Christian theme park and it’s suing the insurers.  Washington Post

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