Global reinsurance thrives despite catastrophe losses & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest insurance news round-up…

Global reinsurance thrives despite catastrophe losses – AM Best

Improved underwriting and rising rates help reinsurers weather hurricanes and economic shifts

Marsh McLennan’s Mercer completes acquisition of Cardano 

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realise their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Cardano.

80% of risk leaders concerned about their organisations’ emerging-risk resilience in the next decade, according to WTW survey

Only two in 10 (20%) key decision makers and the teams supporting them believe their organisation will be able to respond adequately to risks that might emerge in the next 10 years; and only one in two respondents (50%) are confident their organisation’s approach enables it to respond to today’s risk environment, according to the Emerging and Interconnected Risks Survey published by WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company.

Aon Opens New Dublin Office Designed To Enhance Client Service And Colleague Collaboration

Dublin office will house Aon’s global Centre for Innovation and Analytics.

Aviva launches new Shariah investment strategy

Aviva has today announced plans to launch its new Shariah lifestyle investment strategy which will include a suite of funds compliant with Islamic principles.