All News articles – Page 3
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NewsReinsurers hold firm as market recalibrates, says AM Best
AM Best’s latest reinsurance market report finds global reinsurers maintaining disciplined underwriting, strong capitalisation and enhanced investment returns, as executives jet off to RVS 2025
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NewsApollo secures Lloyd’s approval for new ReShare syndicate 1972
Apollo’s latest Lloyd’s platform to provide follow-only reinsurance capacity from January 2026
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NewsPrice Forbes Re names Barber as London CEO
Former QBE Re executive to lead London operations and support global integration at the reinsurance broker
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NewsLockton Re appoints Stephens as head of crisis management
Veteran reinsurance broker joins to build specialist lines capability amid rising geopolitical risks
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NewsVerisk: Industry leaders warn on volatility, resilience, and a need for shared data standards
Executives from Lloyd’s, Aviva and Verisk used the Verisk Insurance Conference 2025 in London to deliver a shared message: insurance must brace for more volatility, adapt to rapid technological shifts, and adopt common standards to keep pace with the risks facing clients.
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NewsGuy Carpenter sees buyer’s market as reinsurers head to Monte Carlo
At its pre-RVS 2025 briefing, senior executives at the reinsruance broker pointed to accelerating softening trends, abundant capital and shifting casualty dynamics, while cautioning reinsurers to balance growth with relevance.
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NewsLockton Re launches MENA platform with Dubai operation
Monayer appointed CEO as reinsurance broker seeks to scale its regional reinsurance presence into the GCC and MENA markets.
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NewsOAK to open retro syndicate at Lloyd’s
Having gained approval in principle, newly formed Lloyd’s Syndicate 1440 is targeting approximately $75m GWP in its first year.
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NewsSoft market growth should not be labelled as ‘inherently bad’ – Gallagher Re
Although reinsurance rate growth is experiencing a slowdown, other levers – such as acquisitions or managing risk exposure – can help to bolster business growth during 2025’s softer market conditions, say broker experts
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NewsCyber product creation continues ‘at rapid pace’ amid carrier confidence – Gallagher Re
Regional carriers in the international market are ‘looking to set up a new cyber product for one or more of personal lines, SMEs or large corporates’, says reinsurance broker’s chief commercial officer
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NewsFrequency perils lead cat surge to $152bn expected insured annual cost – Verisk
A report from insurtech and catastrophe risk modeller Verisk highlights the strain on insurers as severe thunderstorms, wildfires and floods drive sustained losses, with exposure growth and climate change adding further pressure
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NewsRecord cat bond issuance in H1 as alt cap emerges from hibernation – Moody’s Ratings
Use of alternative capital models in the first six months of this year has already exceeded 2024’s full-year total, the credit rating agency says
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NewsEmerging risks forecast to fuel $5bn casualty reinsurance growth – Aon & Moody’s
Casualty cat has reached an inflection point, where a structured, scalable market is rapidly emerging, according to new research from Aon and Moody’s
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NewsHowden survey finds most multinationals hit by a political risk loss since 2020
Broker research shows rising demand for political risk insurance as firms seek protection for global investments
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NewsLSM names Cole to lead its UK & MENA distribution
Former Generali executive to oversee client and broker relationships across key markets
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NewsPoole to join CFC as new group CFO
Former Direct Line and Aviva finance leader takes over from Michael Grist at the cyber and specialty insurer
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NewsEnvelop Risk strengthens cyber platforms with Bermuda and London hires
Three senior appointments expand underwriting depth across core markets, the re/insurance MGA said
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NewsHowden Re launches Iberia arm with senior hires from Nacional Re
Reinsurance broker’s move strengthens European growth strategy with Madrid-based team
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NewsILS market hits $121bn as cat bond issuance breaks new records – Aon
Alternative capital expands through record catastrophe bond volumes, sidecars and new perils
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NewsSompo to acquire Aspen for $3.5bn in international expansion push
Merger deal strengthens the Japanese buyer’s specialty and reinsurance footprint, while adding capital markets platform
