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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
Mega deals drive global M&A activity to new high: WTW
Deal value rose 23.9% in the first nine months of 2026 as record mega transactions drove activity, although acquirers continued to underperform wider equity markets
Optio launches Pinnacle Specialty Insurance in continental Europe
Amsterdam-based MGA will offer warranty and indemnity, tax liability and contingent risk cover across the European Economic Area
SSA reinsurers remain resilient but capacity gap persists: AM Best
AM Best has said sub-Saharan African reinsurers maintained robust underwriting results in 2025, although local capacity remains insufficient to meet growing demand across major risks
Willis Re appoints Artmann CEO of Germany
Former Munich Re executive will lead the establishment and development of Willis Re’s German operations
Collins to step down as Howden exec chair
Broking veteran will become president emeritus as the group prepares for its next phase of growth and a potential public listing
Arch appoints De Simone to lead cyber in Italy
Former Sompo senior cyber underwriter will oversee growth of Arch’s cyber, tech E&O and media E&O portfolio across Italy
MENA reinsurance moving from resilience to opportunity – Lockton Re’s Monayer
Lockton Re MENA CEO Gerard Monayer told GR the region’s economies have proved resilient during a period of geopolitical uncertainty, while insurers are putting greater emphasis on capital efficiency, balance sheet optimisation and protection against emerging risks.
RenaissanceRe’s Syndicate 1458 tops Insurance DataLab Lloyd’s ratings
RenaissanceRe-managed syndicate takes first place in the 2026 rankings after underwriting profit rose to £92.6m, with Aegis just a tenth of a percentage point behind, and Brit completing the top three high performers
ICEYE pushes satellite intelligence from claims response into underwriting
Stephen Lathrope told GR the satellite intelligence provider is expanding beyond catastrophe response into underwriting and predictive analytics as its insurance customer base grows
Howden Re opens Copenhagen office with Ellborg appointment
New Danish operation strengthens Howden Re’s Nordic and Baltic platform, with Jens Ellborg joining as managing director from 1 November
OAK Global looks to deepen client relationships after rapid Lloyd’s build-out
Cathal Carr, founder and CEO of OAK Global, discusses the reinsurer’s rapid expansion at Lloyd’s, its hybrid capital model, move into retro and how a greenfield technology strategy is shaping its approach to emerging risks
Masojada set for 2026/27 City of London mayoralty after Hailes withdrawal
Alderman Bronek Masojada will be supported for election as Lord Mayor of the City of London for 2026/27 after Tim Hailes withdrew from consideration
IUMI elects Dalton to succeed Denèfle as president
Munich Re US marine underwriting exec Sean Dalton succeeds Frédéric Denèfle and will serve a four-year term at the marine insurance industry group
TFP strengthens Pine Walk leadership with Williams and McInally appointments
Leadership appointments come as Pine Walk grows to 18 MGAs and $1.6bn of written premium
Munich Re Specialty expands into Italian primary specialty market
Milan-based operation will initially offer construction and engineering, property and surety products, with first risks expected to be written in early 2027
Aon appoints Esser CEO of German reinsurance business
New leadership structure at the reinsurance broker will see Volker Wahl become executive chairman as Jan-Oliver Thofern prepares to retire at the start of 2027
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