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NewsMosaic launches hybrid insurance product to support orphaned well remediation and climate goals
The hybrid pollution product within Mosaic’s environmental liability team combines elements of contractors pollution liability and control of well cover.
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NewsAon report warns cyber reputation risks can wipe out over a quarter of shareholder value
Malware and ransomware attacks emerged as the most reputationally damaging, accounting for 60% of reputation risk events while making up only 45% of total cyber incidents analysed.
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NewsAon gains Florida commission approval for updated hurricane catastrophe model
It follows approval of the re/insurance broker’s US flood model last November and forms part of the firm’s broader suite of solutions for real-time loss forecasting, accumulation scenarios and climate risk assessments.
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NewsApollo appoints Portman to lead energy division and drive growth
Lloyd’s insurance firm and syndicate manager Apollo has named Steve Portman as head of energy, with effect from June 2025, as the firm looks to strengthen its energy portfolio and market position. Portman (pictured), will be based in London, and will report to Simon Mason, head of ...
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NewsInsurers embrace AI for data ingestion, but lack of strategy risks slowing progress, hyperexponential warns
Shadow AI is on the rise among insurance employees, a study warns, with 90% of respondents reporting they use AI tools not formally introduced by their employer.
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NewsLSM reshapes underwriting leadership in UK and MENA with new divisional directors
Mike Burle (pictured) will lead a new specialty division and Meghan Walker has been named divisional director for marine and aviation, Liberty Specialty Markets has announced.
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NewsInsurance Charity urges sector to back awareness campaign and help colleagues in need
The Insurance Charity is encouraging those working in insurance to highlight its services to colleagues, particularly those with human resources, wellbeing, or line management responsibilities.
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NewsAscot strengthens board with appointments of Brewer, Flanagan and Sewell
New directors bring aviation industry, academia, pensions and investment market experience to the Ascot board.
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NewsLine to join CFC as chief underwriting officer
Former Markel CUO set to take on senior role at cyber-focused insurer in 2026
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NewsWTW and University of Exeter enter new phase of windstorm risk research
European windstorm academic research expands with a new climate variability focus, the broker has announced, building on a 20-year partnership.
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NewsCompre appoints Bardon to new CUO role
Bermuda-based Compre’s new chief underwriting officer joins from Hudson Structured Capital Management.
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NewsIFC and QBE launch resilience initiative targeting Asia-Pac protection gap
QBE Asia in Singapore becomes the first insurer to join the IFC’s Building Resilience Index programme since its pilot launch in 2021.
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NewsDive In 2025 champions belonging as business performance driver
The insurance industry’s flagship festival for inclusion and culture, Dive In, will return from 16 to 18 September 2025 under the theme “Belonging Builds Tomorrow”.
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NewsEurope’s MGA market rises as tech-driven growth channel, says Howden Re
European managing general agents (MGAs) are emerging as a high-growth, technology-enabled force in the global insurance distribution landscape, according to a new report by reinsurance broker Howden Re.
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NewsPhilipsz to lead Howden Re’s Australia and New Zealand expansion
New Howden Re hire to lead the reinsurance broker in Australia and New Zealand was previously CEO of Lockton Advisory.
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NewsWhite and Gregory take senior roles in Verisk PCS leadership reshuffle
Verisk has unveiled a new leadership structure for its Property Claims Services (PCS) unit, aimed at deepening its engagement with the global re/insurance market and strengthening its capabilities across catastrophe risk lines.
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NewsSRCC losses could top $20bn in Lloyd’s US quake scenario, Synthetik Modelling warns
A new modelling analysis of a Lloyd’s extreme disaster scenario has revealed potential insured losses from follow-on civil unrest could exceed $20bn, with mid-sized cities and overlooked exposures posing unexpected threats to re/insurers.
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NewsMoody’s forecasts active 2025 hurricane season, but calmer than recent years
Storm activity remains above average as reinsurers face pressure from rising exposure and moderating rates.
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NewsAon appoints Hartung to lead global event response for Risk Capital
Catastrophe analytics expert to oversee real-time insights for insurers and commercial risk clients.
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NewsQBE names Browne as UK casualty director to succeed retiring Bennett
Appointment set for January 2026 as insurer continues to grow its liability portfolio.
