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ILS is now core reinsurance capital, says Aon’s Pennay
The ILS market has become fundamental to reinsurance programmes, while casualty sidecars are attracting major investors with the capacity to accelerate growth, according to Aon Securities CEO Richard Pennay.
Abundant capacity gives credit reinsurance buyers leverage at 1/1: Willis Re
Credit, surety and political risk cedents are entering the January renewals with greater negotiating power as record reinsurance capital combines with profitable underlying business
Global insured cat losses hit $91bn by end-Q3: Aon
Natural disaster insured losses were slightly above the 21st-century average but the lowest for the first nine months of a year since 2019, as regional loss concentrations intensified, according to the re/insurance broker
Lockton Re appoints England Lee chairman in Bermuda
Veteran broker is expected to relocate to the island in early 2027 as Lockton Re prepares further investment and appointments in its Bermuda operation
French riots put property insurers’ SRCC exposure under scrutiny
Widespread damage has highlighted accumulation risk facing property insurers, with tighter reinsurance terms expected to leave direct writers carrying much of the burden while France awaits a state-backed riot re/insurance scheme.
AI and abundant reinsurance capacity reshape APAC growth: Gallagher Re
Low insurance penetration, stronger underwriting results and plentiful reinsurance capital are creating new opportunities across Asia-Pacific as insurers pursue international expansion, specialty business and emerging technology risks
Poised for Opportunity: The RVS Executive Breakfast Roundtable
Our Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous 2026 roundtable, co-hosted by the DIFC and Global Reinsurance, explored how the re/insurance industry is readjusting to provide stable support, even in today’s riskier world
Cyber risk tops SME concerns but insurance knowledge gaps remain: CFC
Nearly half of SMEs now rank cyber as their biggest business risk, but many underestimate ransomware, human error and the protection offered by cyber insurance
MSIG UK appoints Harris interim CUO and Belcourt claims director
Tim Harris steps up from deputy CUO while Stephanie Belcourt joins from Rokstone as MSIG UK strengthens its underwriting and claims leadership
Cyber risk moves further up board agenda: Willis
Seven in 10 organisations now formally include cyber within board-level enterprise risk frameworks, although gaps remain in directors’ understanding of risk exposure and cybersecurity spending
Exclusive: Yemeni Houthis send Saudi airspace warning to aviation insurers
Message from the Houthi group addressed to insurers and reinsurers warns Saudi airspace is an area of military operations until further notice
Antares backs cedant quality as reinsurance rates soften
Data transparency and broader client relationships will guide Antares through a softer market, with Martin Campbell and Mat Storr targeting disciplined growth while monitoring pressure on pricing adequacy.
Brit Re appoints Winn CUO and Bermuda head
Property treaty veteran will relocate from London as Brit continues expansion of its Bermuda reinsurance platform
Fidelis Partnership appoints Bowman CEO Bermuda in leadership reshuffle
Trio of senior appointments also include Mark Herget as CUO Insurance Bermuda and Danny Mereu as deputy CUO as the MGA expands its presence on the island
Underwriting discipline and capital efficiency separating top insurers: Howden Re
Analysis of 42 European non-life insurers finds strong underwriting and efficient capital management are more important than large solvency buffers in the changing market cycle
E+S Rück expects strong German reinsurance demand as competition
Hannover Re subsidiary says underlying risks continue to rise despite moderate cat losses, while additional capacity is increasing pressure on pricing and conditions
Pro: MGAs retain capacity support as growth becomes more selective
Capacity continues to be attracted to specialist MGAs despite mounting growth pressures, says Pro MGA Solutions CEO Danny Maleary, as the business targets international expansion
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