Kyoung-son Song

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Kyoung-son Song covers reinsurance, commercial property and general liability insurance for Insurance Insider US, based in New York City. She joined the team as senior reporter in June 2022 and had her “baptism of fire” in the insurance world covering the landfall and after-effect of Hurricane Ian three months later.

Born and raised in Seoul, Kyoung-son started her career covering Korean manufacturing and IT companies such as Samsung, LG and Hyundai for an English-language media outlet. She graduated Columbia Journalism School in May 2022 with a Master of Arts degree.

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Westchester taps Gatt as programs business head

Shawn Parker takes up Gatt’s previous role as COO of Westchester Programs.

Kyoung-son Song, December 19, 2024
Everest elevates Hanrahan to lead NA field insurance operations

The executive had joined the firm from Chubb in May.

Kyoung-son Song, December 17, 2024
NY livery insurer American Transit files $450mn Rico fraud case

The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages from 180 defendants.

Kyoung-son Song, December 17, 2024
Reinsurers drive 1.1 rates down as they grab for well-rated US cat

Overall, reinsurers accepted that rate cuts were still leaving them with strong margins.

Rachel Dalton, December 16, 2024
US casualty entrants creating rate stabilization excess of $10mn: RPS

By contrast, capacity remains tight at the lead level.

Kyoung-son Song, December 10, 2024
Helix launches US business with E&S commercial property facility

The move was led by ex-Icat CEO Gregory Butler.

Kyoung-son Song, December 10, 2024