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Moderate H1 cat losses mask regional extremes, Aon warns

2026-07-22T19:51:00+01:00

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

Aon appoints Liang exec chair of Greater China reinsurance
2026-07-20T09:17:00+01:00
Benign cat losses reinforce soft market conditions – Gallagher Re
2026-07-16T14:58:00+01:00
Regulators propose UK captive insurance regime
2026-07-16T14:21:00+01:00
QBE appoints Nappin head of outward reinsurance
2026-07-16T10:01:00+01:00
Howden Re appoints Sogliuzzo to lead North America MET treaty
2026-07-15T15:17:00+01:00
Aon appoints Deehan APAC CEO of strategy and technology group
2026-07-15T08:57:00+01:00

MGAs ready to trade through softening market, says MGAA’s Keating

2026-07-14T09:33:00+01:00

MGAA CEO Michael Keating says specialist underwriting, flexible cost base and access to capital should help MGAs navigate competitive market conditions

MSIG Asia appoints Shah regional CEO

2026-07-14T09:14:00+01:00

Former QBE Asia executive will succeed Clemens Philippi and take on an expanded Asia Pacific leadership mandate at MSIG Asia

Registration opens for final Dive In festival

2026-07-13T21:05:00+01:00

The 12th and final Dive In festival will focus on the interaction between AI, organisational culture and the future of work in insurance

Everest appoints Hanrahan global distribution and chief commercial officer

2026-07-10T10:30:00+01:00

Ex head of US retail insurance will lead Everest’s global distribution strategy across insurance and reinsurance

AIG appoints Williams as head of global client and broker relationships

2026-07-09T10:28:00+01:00

In a newly created role, the former Aon US co-head will lead AIG’s enterprise-wide relationships with key global clients and distribution partners

Liberty Mutual appoints Rees to lead GTS

2026-07-09T10:13:00+01:00

Former GTS chief underwriting officer succeeds Rowan Bamford as global lines leader for the transactional liability business

Arrow launches marine insurance practice led by Krause

2026-07-09T09:34:00+01:00

Arrow Risk Management has launched a marine insurance practice, appointing Wayne Krause as underwriting practice leader.

Aon appoints Reville to casualty cat role

2026-07-06T22:03:00+01:00

Bob Reville joins from Moody’s and will help the re/insurance broker develop casualty catastrophe growth opportunities for insurers

Verisk estimates Venezuela quake losses above $10bn

2026-07-02T14:35:00+01:00

The June 24 earthquake sequence was the strongest to affect Venezuela since 1900, according to Verisk, striking 100 miles west of Caracas

Howden Re: Political violence market faces dynamic July renewal

2026-07-02T09:40:00+01:00

Re/insurance broker Howden Re said Middle East strikes have reshaped underwriting appetite while civil unrest and active assailant perils add pressure globally

Gallagher Re appoints Vohra to lead Dubai fac team

2026-07-02T09:23:00+01:00

Shreyaa Vohra joins from Price Forbes and will lead Gallagher Re’s facultative business from the DIFC

Everest names Buonpane global construction head

2026-07-02T09:14:00+01:00

Danielle Stewart has also been promoted to president of Everest Evolution, the company’s US wholesale platform

Aon: Record reinsurance capital is supporting insurer growth

2026-07-01T16:02:00+01:00

The re/insurance broker said mid-year renewals delivered double-digit pricing reductions and improved terms on property catastrophe placements

Gallagher Re: 1/7 renewals favour more creative structures

2026-07-01T15:48:00+01:00

The reinsurance broker said in its midyear renewals report that abundant capital and strong reinsurer returns are improving pricing while allowing cedants to reshape programmes