All News articles – Page 13
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NewsMGA sector thriving but choppy waters are ahead – MGAA’s Keating
Chief executive of the MGAA Michael Keating says the sector remains a magnet for investment and talent – but warns that operating efficiency, stable capacity and reinsurance relationships will be critical as the cycle continues.
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NewsRecord profits at Europe’s big four reinsurers as revenues slow
Fitch Ratings’ half-year review shows Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re and SCOR all achieved exceptional returns in the first six months of 2025, but softening renewals and currency pressures point to tougher conditions ahead.
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NewsWillis unveils Gemini digital auto-follow facility
The broker has launched Gemini, a new digital facility backed by Lloyd’s syndicates that provides clients with guaranteed discounted capacity across their insurance portfolios.
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NewsTrapped capital in retro could cause ‘knee jerk’ prices – QRG Specialty
‘If a substantial percentage of the retrocessional capacity is not able to renew, you’ve got an instant supply problem,’ explains head of reinsurance and broking
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NewsAon appoints Shukri as UK reinsurance client services leader
Shukri will lead the delivery of claims and accounting services for Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions clients in the UK, following his promotion from deputy head of UK claims and client services.
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NewsLancashire announces senior management and underwriting appointments
Internal promotions will see Rachel Sabbarton and Jennifer Wilson take over as CEOs of the group’s UK and Bermuda operations, following the planned retirements of John Spence and Hayley Johnston in early 2026.
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NewsA new era for M&A and bespoke transactional risk insurance – Devonshire
Transactional risk insurance is no longer a specialist afterthought, writes Natasha Attray, co-founder, Devonshire Underwriting
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NewsInsurers divided on cat model usage, Aon study finds
Half of insurers still not licensing catastrophe models despite record nat cat losses, according to a survey by the re/insurance broker
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NewsUS wildfires cut Hiscox Re’s half-year pre-tax profit in half
Despite this year-on-year drop, the company secures ‘a resilient’ 7% growth in insurance contract written premium, says group chief underwriting officer
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NewsUnderwriting ‘elephant in the room’ hampering ‘free flowing business’ – QRG Specialty
Plus, ‘inflexible’ Syndicate Business Forecast reporting could see firms declining income opportunities, says head of reinsurance and broking
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AnalysisGreater appetite around reinsurers ‘rolling the dice’ on ‘immature’ cyber market
Softer market conditions are encouraging diversification strategies – however, the challenge and opportunity see-saw of branching into emerging risks presents a tightrope for reinsurers to navigate
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NewsMomentum Risk Solutions UK launches in London with European growth plans
MGA backed by Chedid Capital to focus on specialist lines including financial institutions and political violence
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NewsLiberty names Wendt to lead expanded German surety operations
New Hamburg office reinforces insurer’s regional ambitions across DACH markets
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NewsGallagher Re: Global insurtech funding surpasses $60bn milestone
Quarter of total investment linked to AI-focused companies, as Q2 report highlights shifting dynamics across L&H and P&C sectors
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NewsNexus appoints Long as CUO for Alternative Risk Transfer
Former SCOR and Allianz executive to strengthen ART capabilities at Brown & Brown-owned MGA
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NewsHowden Re secures Dubai licence to expand MEA presence
New DFSA authorisation marks major step in the reinsurance broker’s regional growth strategy
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NewsParrish to lead Howden’s US retail push as Hays joins group board
Broker eyes accelerated growth in US market with US leadership duo, Parrish as US CEO, and Hays as group vice chairman, respectively
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NewsMarkel exits reinsurance as Nationwide picks up renewal rights
US insurer Markel puts its global reinsurance book into runoff, with Ryan Re to manage renewals.
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NewsAon: Softening market window of opportunity for buyers as systemic risks mount
Broker’s Q2 2025 report warns of short-lived opportunity amid rising geopolitical, climate and cyber threats
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NewsNo let-up for insurers as nat cat losses head for another $100bn year, Willis warns
Wildfires, tornadoes and climate extremes mark 2025 as another costly year for re/insurers, the broker predicts
