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NewsThofern to retire as Aon Reinsurance CEO for Germany
Jan-Oliver Thofern will step down at the start of 2027 after more than 30 years working at the reinsurance broker, with a succession process already underway
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NewsAfrica’s investment future depends on understanding risk differently – ATIDI
CUO of ATIDI Benjamin Mugisha argues that Africa needs more accurate risk assessment, stronger risk mitigation tools and greater reinsurance confidence to unlock long-term private investment across infrastructure, energy and trade
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NewsAviation insurance professionals rank geopolitics as sector’s biggest threat: IUAI survey
The IUAI study found geopolitical instability, US claims inflation and supply chain disruption are reshaping underwriting priorities across the aviation insurance market
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NewsAIO says Africa’s protection gap is also a data gap
The “Africa Insurance Pulse 2026” report argues that better data systems, shared standards and mobile-led ecosystems are needed to expand insurance across the continent
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NewsJabsheh says India licence marks IGI expansion milestone
The Bermuda-based specialty re/insurer expects to open a GIFT City branch later this year, adding to its existing offices across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia
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NewsFriese succeeds Lee as Geneva Association chair
Aegon CEO Lard Friese has been appointed chair of the insurance research organisation, with Munich Re’s Christoph Jurecka and Liberty Mutual’s Tim Sweeney joining the board
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NewsWillis expands international property facility with $60m follow capacity
The facility, supported by Willis’ Neuron platform, has added new markets and an expanded lead panel of Lloyd’s syndicates across international territories
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NewsDWIC WEBINAR: GCC Fault Lines in Global Energy - in association with Africa Re
Second webinar in our DWIC MIDDLE EAST RISK & MARKET RESPONSE series
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NewsRussell Group: Corporate wargaming can challenge assumptions and build balance sheet resilience
General Sir Richard Shirreff of Strategia Worldwide told a Russell Group event that wargaming is a more proactive form of scenario analysis that can more effectively test assumptions, exposing blind spots and identifying opportunities as well as threats
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NewsFidelis Partnership launches PVT consortium as war risk demand rises
The TFP-led consortium will deploy up to $47.5m per risk in the Middle East and up to $345m globally
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NewsMS Amlin warns earthquake models miss supershear loss risk
The Lloyd’s insurer said supershear ruptures accounted for two thirds of insured earthquake losses since 2016, but remain largely absent from catastrophe models
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NewsAon appoints Navas as EMEA chief claims officer
José María Navas will lead Aon’s claims organisation across EMEA, reporting to Luca Tassarotti
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NewsAcrisure enters Turkish market with Monopoli partnership
Monopoli Sigorta will join Acrisure’s international platform while continuing to operate under its existing brand and leadership team
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NewsConvex launches Kinetic MGA
Theo Butt will lead the new UK-based MGA, while Anne Middleton has taken over as CEO of Convex UK
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NewsHunt appointed CEO of HDI Global UK and Ireland
Simon Hunt has been appointed permanently after serving as interim CEO since February, following the departure of Stephanie Ogden
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NewsMAPFRE Re appoints Bansal to lead India branch
Chaturbhuj Bansal will be based in GIFT City as MAPFRE Re expands its presence in one of Asia’s key growth markets
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NewsBeazley adds to Bermuda presence with new office and Wunderlich ART appointment
Stefan Wunderlich has been appointed head of alternative risk transfer alongside his existing role as head of parametric
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NewsVerisk launches reengineered US hurricane model
The updated tropical cyclone model will be available through Verisk’s new cloud-native Synergy Studio platform from 15 June
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NewsNavium, TFP, Overhaul launch AI infrastructure cargo consortium at Lloyd’s
The Helix Consortium will provide dedicated cover for data server shipments, combining Lloyd’s cargo capacity with real-time risk monitoring technology
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NewsHowden Re forecasts quieter Atlantic hurricane season
Forecasters expect below-average storm activity in 2026, but Howden Re warned that a single landfalling hurricane can still drive significant insured losses
