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NewsCapital optimisation in a softening insurance market: unlocking the potential of data – Xceedance
Capital optimisation is the key to re/insurers facing mounting pressure to maintain profitability and competitiveness, writes Gavin Lillywhite, operating leader, UK, Ireland and Europe at Xceedance
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NewsLM Re names Aldwinckle as international casualty CUO
Andrew Aldwinckle joins Liberty Mutual Re from Axa XL Re to lead its global casualty reinsurance portfolio.
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NewsPolicybazaar: From paperwork to platforms – breaking bottlenecks in global reinsurance
Reinsurers are pricing risk by looking in the rearview mirror, causing inefficiencies in capital allocation, conservative underwriting, and a system that is reactive rather than proactive, writes Sarbvir Singh, joint group CEO of PB Fintech.
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NewsThe next phase of AI and digital integration
From AI-driven pricing to interoperability hubs, insurtech professionals at RVS 2025 told GR that the industry has reached a pivot point for meaningful digital transformation, with only 10% of insurers so far claiming to embed AI into workflows.
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NewsCommodity traders face geopolitical turbulence, Willis warns
Tariffs, maritime disruption and regional conflicts are reshaping global commodity flows, as a Willis report highlights the sector’s exposure to escalating geopolitical and geoeconomic risk
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NewsSmith to succeed Gates as global head of claims at Chaucer
Long-serving claims leader David Smith will take over from Tony Gates in January 2026, as Chaucer marks a seamless leadership transition after Gates’ 35-year career with the group
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NewsInsurance Development Forum launches $340m fund for resilient infrastructure
The Infrastructure Resilience Development Fund aims to mobilise insurance capital into sustainable infrastructure projects across emerging and developing economies
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NewsAon reshuffles UK broking leadership with Beverely and Gleeson appointments
Two more senior broker appointments at Aon in London, adding to a slew of recent appointments.
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NewsSpecialty balancing competition with sustainability – Munich Re’s Schwimmer
Munich Re’s Christa Schwimmer says the specialty reinsurance market faces mounting pressures across marine, aviation and cyber, but stresses the importance of discipline, differentiation and long-term client partnerships.
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NewsManaging the risks of energy expansion – McLarens
Loss adjusters are at the forefront of managing energy claims in high-risk geographies, writes Alistar Jacob, head of London international, McLarens
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NewsWTW report: Dealmakers expect M&A rebound
HR teams risk being left behind if dealmakers’ bullishness about a wave of merger activity comes to pass, according to a new study from Willis.
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NewsSathanart joins Price Forbes as Asia head of property
Broker’s new head of Asia property was most recently part of the leadership team at Direct Asia in Thailand.
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NewsAscot names O’Hara deputy CUO for US financial lines
O’Hara joined Ascot in 2019 as senior vice president, cyber and professional liability
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NewsFerris to lead Davies captives as Frost becomes chairman
Ferris joins from BMS where he was chief executive of capital and risk advisory.
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NewsRecord earnings for ‘big four’ Continental reinsurers; discipline held amid casualty, wildfire claims
Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re and SCOR have raised their earnings targets after strong performance and €11bn of combined earnings in 2024, according to a paper from rating agency Moody’s.
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NewsAllianz Trade names Williams as new UK & Ireland CEO
Veteran exec to succeed Sarah Murrow, who moves to lead Americas region.
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NewsArch Insurance International appoints Barrett to lead cyber and health
James Barrett promoted to lead two lines at the London market insurer.
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NewsMiller announces acquisition of marine and energy focused broker AHJ
Broking acquisition of marine and energy-focused reinsurance intermediary “to significantly accelerate Miller’s reinsurance build-out”.
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NewsMenzinger new chair of Insurance Development Forum operating committee
Swiss Re’s Ivo Menzinger succeeds Rowan Douglas of Howden in the IDF operating committee chair role.
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NewsWTW: Nat cat protection gap at 60% as climate rise reaches 1.5°C
Global insured losses surpassed $140bn last year, while economic damages surpassed $350bn, according to a broker report.
