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Tropical Storm Chris strengthened in the North Atlantic off Newfoundland on Thursday, becoming the season's first Atlantic hurricane, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Asked where the growth opportunities are, Greenberg says "I still have faith in America." He also highlights some growth stories overseas--and offers some advice for insurers looking to increase their global footprint.

Two major wildfires continue to burn in Colorado and New Mexico weeks after lightening ignited the infernos, and the active blazes have prevented insurers from assessing the extent of homeowner losses.

Victoria, Australia was struck by the largest earthquake to hit the region in more than a century on Tuesday morning, but AIR Worldwide says there should be no significant insured losses.

The credit ratings of European insurers would be cut if Greece was to suffer a disorderly exit from the euro, hit by a slump in the value of their investments, credit rating agency Fitch said on Wednesday.

The credit ratings of European insurers would be cut if Greece was to suffer a disorderly exit from the euro, hit by a slump in the value of their investments, credit rating agency Fitch said on Wednesday.