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NewsMoody’s warns US flood protection gap could top $1trn
A report co-authored by Jennifer Chang, senior vice president for sustainable finance credit, Moody’s Ratings, and Firas Saleh, director of North American flood models, Moody’s, looks at flood scenarios facing the US and warns of a yawning protection gap
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NewsAon appoints Hoffman as global commercial risk CEO
Christian Hoffman will lead Aon’s global commercial risk business, reporting to Joe Peiser, CEO of risk capital
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NewsUS data centre plans face rising storm exposure, MS Amlin warns
More than half of planned US data centre projects are being built in states at high risk of severe convective storms, according to new analysis by MS Amlin
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NewsBPL launches BPL Re reinsurance broking division for credit, political risks and surety
The dedicated credit and political risk broker has launched BPL Re, to be led by Alistair McVeigh, who joins from Guy Carpenter, alongside Louis Harvey as director
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NewsInsurers urged to be bolder on nat cat risk as climate threats widen
The industry should work more closely with governments, investors and corporate clients if climate-exposed nat cat perils are to remain insurable, speakers warned at the City of London Corporation’s Global Risk Summit
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NewsM&A insurance: risk transfer to unlock dealmaking
Alistair Lester, CEO, private equity and M&A EMEA at Gallagher, said insurance is increasingly being used to transfer acquisition risks, facilitate deals, support financing, and help sellers secure cleaner exits
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NewsInvestors favour scalable ILS structures as allocations rise, Gallagher Re says
Institutional investors are increasing allocations to insurance-linked assets, with demand focused on scalable and transparent structures offering direct access to underwriting returns
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NewsLockton Re launches Brazil ILS platform
Reinsurance broker said its Brazilian SSPE capability will support cedants and investors seeking access to the country’s Letra de Risco de Seguro market
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NewsEverest to sell Colombia insurance operation to AIG
Two big US insurers agree a deal as Everest has agreed to sell its Colombia insurance business to AIG, in another step in its shift towards global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty insurance
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NewsSprott joins AIG as global head of marine
Colin Sprott has joined AIG as global head of marine, according to Gordon Browne, global head of specialty
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NewsKanbar named regional CEO of Chedid Insurance Brokers Network
Jad Kanbar has been appointed regional CEO as Chedid expands its footprint and specialty lines portfolio
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NewsMirfin appointed CEO of NPRe
Andrew Mirfin joins NPRe as the reinsurance business marks its tenth anniversary and continues a period of growth
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NewsSaunders to join Argenta as marine reinsurance unit head
London market firm Argenta has appointed Simon Saunders as unit head, marine reinsurance, ahead of Stephen Haynes’ planned retirement in January 2027
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NewsAon to launch digital trading platform for follow line placements
Aon plans to launch a new digital placement platform for London market following business in the second half of 2026
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NewsFidelis Partnership and Howden launch automated broker submission process
The Fidelis Partnership has partnered with Howden to automate broker submissions and streamline underwriting workflows through a new AI-enabled platform capability
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NewsDavies, Asta: Geopolitics, AI and market modernisation are reshaping insurance risk
As we reach a mid-point in 2026, firms across the insurance sector continue to respond to accelerated change and shifting global dynamics, according to Davies and its subsidiary, Asta. Longstanding risks remain, but new forces are reshaping the landscape at speed: Geopolitical fragmentation, climate change, the rapid ...
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NewsQBE Re appoints Cherrak to lead MENA operations
Reinsurer QBE Re has created a new regional leadership role for the Middle East and North Africa as the reinsurer looks to expand its presence in the market
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NewsAon adds Mitchell and Rimmer to Global ReSpecialty team
Aon has appointed Jimmy Mitchell and Adam Rimmer to its Global ReSpecialty team as the broker continues to expand its specialty and proportional reinsurance capabilities
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NewsAXA XL launches dedicated prevention business unit
AXA XL has created a standalone prevention-focused business unit led by Libby Benet as the re/insurer looks to expand its advisory and risk consulting capabilities
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NewsTariffs outweigh conflict concerns in latest Willis political risk survey
Political risk research from WTW ranked tariffs above international conflict as the leading political risk concern despite escalating tensions in the Middle East
