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AI can help insurers break the cycle of soaring climate rates, says Lilypad innovation chief
AI-native insurers can use more granular data to improve risk selection, customise coverage and stabilise markets facing affordability pressures from hurricanes and climate-related perils, according to Lilypad’s Rajiv Matta
Soft pricing is masking rising credit risk, warns Allianz Trade’s Murrow
Sarah Murrow, president and CEO of Allianz Trade Americas, told GR that trade credit insurance pricing is competitive but insolvencies are rising as supply chain risks become more complex
LSM adds to risk engineering team with London & Dubai hires
Mundy and Chowdhury join in London, while McLachlan will support the insurer’s construction portfolio from Dubai
AM Best keeps stable outlook for GCC insurance markets
Strong capitalisation and 2025 performance should help regional insurers withstand geopolitical pressures, although prolonged conflict and changing reinsurance conditions present material risks
Munich Re Specialty launches parametric earthquake cover in Japan
Trigger-based product will provide corporate clients with rapid access to liquidity following earthquakes, including where no physical damage has occurred
DWIC Connect 2026: Connecting Risk and Capital When It Matters Most
Conflict in the Middle East has exposed gaps in coverage, prompting calls for better risk management, more specialised capital and closer alignment between insurers, reinsurers and governments, an opening panel told attendees of DWIC Connect in Istanbul
Effective model selection starts with model appropriateness
Cat models should be interconnected components, each with uniquely valuable information, writes Tom Philp, founder and CEO, Maximum Information
Moderate H1 cat losses mask regional extremes, Aon warns
Global economic losses from natural disasters fell 25% below average to $111bn, but insured cat losses remained broadly in line with historical levels as US severe convective storms dominated the industry toll
Willis Re launches global life reinsurance practice
The new operation will be led by Christian Howells and will provide advisory and broking services for life insurers, reinsurers, and pension and annuity providers
LM Re appoints Spurgeon global head of cyber reinsurance
London-based exec succeeds Ivonne Staisch and will lead growth of Liberty Mutual Reinsurance’s global cyber portfolio
Aon expands data centre insurance programme to $5bn
Expanded Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program adds capacity and broader risk solutions for digital infrastructure assets from development to long-term operations
Aon appoints Liang exec chair of Greater China reinsurance
Hong Kong-based executive brings more than 34 years of insurance experience across China and the US
Benign cat losses reinforce soft market conditions – Gallagher Re
Below-average first-half losses have left catastrophe budgets largely intact, although earthquake, extreme heat and shifting El Niño risks underline the potential for volatility to return
Regulators propose UK captive insurance regime
Aon said the proposals mark a “significant milestone” in establishing the UK as a competitive captive domicile
QBE appoints Nappin head of outward reinsurance
The ex Munich Re executive will join QBE International early next year to lead reinsurance strategy across the UK, Europe and Asia
Howden Re appoints Sogliuzzo to lead North America MET treaty
The former Gen Re underwriter will lead Howden Re’s North America marine, energy and terror specialty treaty build-out
Aon appoints Deehan APAC CEO of strategy and technology group
The former WTW Greater China divisional leader will focus on expanding Aon’s advisory, analytics and technology-led solutions across Asia Pacific
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