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QBE Re appoints Cherrak to lead MENA operations

2026-05-14T09:48:00+01:00

Reinsurer QBE Re has created a new regional leadership role for the Middle East and North Africa as the reinsurer looks to expand its presence in the market

Gallagher Re expands MGA Solutions role for Hails in APAC
2026-05-12T09:26:00+01:00
MS Amlin launches property treaty consortium at Lloyd’s
2026-05-07T08:43:00+01:00
Everest appoints Davis to lead North America wholesale and specialty
2026-05-07T08:42:00+01:00
Moody’s: European insurers face rising geopolitical and competitive pressures
2026-05-07T08:41:00+01:00
Gallagher Re: AI projects capture 95% of Q1 insurtechs funding as sector rebound continues
2026-05-07T08:37:00+01:00
Supercede: Demand for reinsurance intelligence is outpacing multi-year technology timelines
2026-05-07T08:36:00+01:00

DIFC insurance premiums reached $4.2bn in 2025, double 2022’s underwriting volumes

2026-05-06T14:06:00+01:00

Figures for 2025 show DIFC saw a 20% annual rise in gross written premiums as global insurers and reinsurers expanded regional presence

Dive In Festival 2026 leads with AI and ‘human gain’ theme at centre of final festival

2026-05-06T13:46:00+01:00

Global insurance culture festival to conclude after 12 years as industry debates balancing AI adoption with human skills and trust

Capgemini: AI “trailblazers” outpace P&C peers with 21% higher revenue growth

2026-05-05T13:20:00+01:00

Report from the tech consultant finds only 10% of insurers scaling AI effectively, with most still stuck at pilot stage and failing to track returns

Apollo targets international casualty reinsurance with Mackenzie hire

2026-05-05T10:39:00+01:00

London platform adds new class as Tim Mackenzie joins from Berkley Re to lead buildout from 2027

Arch Insurance EU launches European property and opens Milan office

2026-05-05T10:35:00+01:00

Dublin-based carrier builds out continental platform with new underwriting hubs and multi-line Italian presence

Howden Re: Baltimore bridge loss resets marine reinsurance benchmark

2026-05-01T12:31:00+01:00

Howden Re managing director Hugo Chelton says the $2.8bn Baltimore bridge loss will concentrate in reinsurance and test pricing discipline, even as abundant capital keeps conditions competitive

Willis Re selects Jones to lead Asia buildout from Singapore

2026-05-01T12:30:00+01:00

Former Gallagher Re APAC chairman Richard Jones will join Willis Re in October to establish its Singapore platform and drive strategy across Asia

Swiss Re Sigma: Protection gap laid bare as Asian cat losses hit $65bn

2026-05-01T11:20:00+01:00

Economic losses from natural catastrophes in Asia reached $65bn in 2025, but just 8% of that was insured, highlighting deep structural underinsurance and rising exposure across the region

Fidelis Partnership names Woods Ireland CEO as Dublin hub expands

2026-04-29T11:10:00+01:00

Senior appointments support European growth and Pine Walk MGA platform development

Descartes appoints Hermelin as chief strategy officer to drive growth

2026-04-29T11:01:00+01:00

New role at parametric-dedicated re/insurer supports ambition to reach $500m in premiums by 2028

Webinar: Reinsurance in a time of Escalating Tension

2026-04-28T12:59:00+01:00

This webinar examines rising exposure to political violence and geopolitical disruption across the Gulf and wider Middle East.

Willis: Rising uncertainty reshapes reputational risk as firms tighten controls

2026-04-28T12:40:00+01:00

Survey from the re/insurance broker finds falling confidence but growing focus on risk management and modelling

Acrisure launches Ascendri MGA to expand California homeowners cover

2026-04-28T12:36:00+01:00

New MGA platform launched by broker Acrisure targets complex and high-value risks amid strained market conditions

Apollo recruits Thomas to launch sports and entertainment line

2026-04-28T12:25:00+01:00

London market hire expands specialty offering as platform targets diversified growth

The architectural decision every specialty acquirer is making implicitly

2026-04-28T12:21:00+01:00

OpEd: A wave of P&C acquirers buying specialty books is running an integration playbook that defers technology to phase three, writes Grant Bodie of Cavehill Consulting Group. By the time it arrives, the architectural decision has already been made – by the org chart, the platform roadmap, and the day ...