All News articles – Page 9
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NewsMunich Re Specialty launches parametric earthquake cover in Japan
Trigger-based product will provide corporate clients with rapid access to liquidity following earthquakes, including where no physical damage has occurred
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NewsDWIC Connect 2026: Connecting Risk and Capital When It Matters Most
Conflict in the Middle East has exposed gaps in coverage, prompting calls for better risk management, more specialised capital and closer alignment between insurers, reinsurers and governments, an opening panel told attendees of DWIC Connect in Istanbul
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NewsEffective model selection starts with model appropriateness
Cat models should be interconnected components, each with uniquely valuable information, writes Tom Philp, founder and CEO, Maximum Information
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NewsModerate H1 cat losses mask regional extremes, Aon warns
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
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NewsWillis Re launches global life reinsurance practice
The new operation will be led by Christian Howells and will provide advisory and broking services for life insurers, reinsurers, and pension and annuity providers
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NewsLiberty Specialty Markets: Cyber approaches inflection point as AI amplifies risk
European cyber pricing continues to soften despite elevated losses, expanding digital dependencies and growing regulatory and AI-related exposures, writes LSM’s head of cyber and tech E&O for Europe, Oliver Delvos
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NewsLM Re appoints Spurgeon global head of cyber reinsurance
London-based exec succeeds Ivonne Staisch and will lead growth of Liberty Mutual Reinsurance’s global cyber portfolio
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NewsAon expands data centre insurance programme to $5bn
Expanded Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program adds capacity and broader risk solutions for digital infrastructure assets from development to long-term operations
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NewsAon appoints Liang exec chair of Greater China reinsurance
Hong Kong-based executive brings more than 34 years of insurance experience across China and the US
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NewsBenign cat losses reinforce soft market conditions – Gallagher Re
Below-average first-half losses have left catastrophe budgets largely intact, although earthquake, extreme heat and shifting El Niño risks underline the potential for volatility to return
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NewsRegulators propose UK captive insurance regime
Aon said the proposals mark a “significant milestone” in establishing the UK as a competitive captive domicile
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NewsQBE appoints Nappin head of outward reinsurance
The ex Munich Re executive will join QBE International early next year to lead reinsurance strategy across the UK, Europe and Asia
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NewsHowden Re appoints Sogliuzzo to lead North America MET treaty
The former Gen Re underwriter will lead Howden Re’s North America marine, energy and terror specialty treaty build-out
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NewsAon appoints Deehan APAC CEO of strategy and technology group
The former WTW Greater China divisional leader will focus on expanding Aon’s advisory, analytics and technology-led solutions across Asia Pacific
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NewsMGAs ready to trade through softening market, says MGAA’s Keating
MGAA CEO Michael Keating says specialist underwriting, flexible cost base and access to capital should help MGAs navigate competitive market conditions
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NewsMSIG Asia appoints Shah regional CEO
Former QBE Asia executive will succeed Clemens Philippi and take on an expanded Asia Pacific leadership mandate at MSIG Asia
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NewsRegistration opens for final Dive In festival
The 12th and final Dive In festival will focus on the interaction between AI, organisational culture and the future of work in insurance
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NewsEverest appoints Hanrahan global distribution and chief commercial officer
Ex head of US retail insurance will lead Everest’s global distribution strategy across insurance and reinsurance
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NewsAIG appoints Williams as head of global client and broker relationships
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
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NewsLiberty Mutual appoints Rees to lead GTS
Former GTS chief underwriting officer succeeds Rowan Bamford as global lines leader for the transactional liability business
