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APAC reshuffle at Gallagher Re; Perera and Jones take leadership roles
Leadership reshuffle at the reinsurance broker follows departure of O’Brien and retirement of Morley
MAPFRE Re secures approval for India branch in Gujarat
Reinsurer’s move strengthens operational capacity in one of the world’s fastest-growing insurance markets
Loynes promoted to CEO of APMEA at Lloyd’s
Emma Loynes to lead Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa region as Scott Galloway steps down in New Zealand
Descartes expands in Central Europe with senior promotion and Germany hire
Parametric specialist strengthens distribution leadership across Germany and Austria
Luck named senior independent director as Lloyd’s confirms council changes
Sean McGovern becomes deputy chair alongside Fiona Luck and Vicky Carter
Global insurtech funding jumps 66.8% in Q4 as AI and mega rounds drive resurgence
(Re)insurer investment in insurance technology hits record levels as full-year funding reaches $5.08bn
Long to lead I–RE Bermuda as growth drives senior appointments
Captive specialist says leadership changes reflect record demand and 2026 expansion plans
Blueprint Two shelved: What next for digital transformation at Lloyd’s?
Industry figures call for rethink as long delayed transformation programme is reportedly put on ice and team disbanded
Onex takes 63% of Convex as AIG invests $2.1bn for 35% stake
Convex completes new ownership structure after regulatory approval as AIG also acquires 9.9% of Onex
London Matters: Talent warning as London market tops $187bn
London’s commercial and specialty re/insurance market has doubled in size in a decade, lifting its global share to 8.7%, but the LMG warns that faster-growing rivals and an emerging talent gap could threaten its position.
Tong to lead unified Liberty Singapore business as CEO
Regional CEO appointment follows internal merger of Liberty Insurance and Liberty Specialty Markets under single licence
Political violence is driving increased BI losses – McLarens
The rising tide of political violence is increasingly being flet through business interruption losses, warns Matt Rooney, senior associate director, McLarens
Black box AI is hiding new risks around data confidence – Cactus’s Robinson
Bermuda-based software founder says there is a widespread problem among carriers of doing data management at too junior levels, causing mistakes
Hannover Re grows at 1 January amid 3.2% risk adjusted price decline – Jungsthöfel
Credit, surety and political risks delivered double digit growth, and agricultural business expanded in core markets including Brazil and the US
Lockton Re and Armilla warn AI risks sit outside traditional insurance frameworks
“Ready or Not” report published by the reinsurance broker urges clearer risk classification as probabilistic systems challenge coverage triggers
Lymperis and Kyriakides take senior reinsurance roles for Aon in Greece and Cyprus
Greek and Cypriot appointments aim to strengthen treaty and facultative capabilities for regional insurer clients
Zurich and Beazley boards agree in principle £8bn cash offer terms
Beazley’s board says it would be minded to recommend 1,310p bid plus dividend subject to due diligence and final documentation
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