All News articles – Page 4
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NewsAon study tracks $2trn in premiums to identify top growth performers
Research highlights strategies behind a decade of outperformance and offers five imperatives for insurers
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NewsAsian reinsurers expanding overseas as global players deepen regional roots – AM Best
Report from the rating agency highlights overseas growth, rising competition, and market shifts across Asia-Pacific
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NewsCumberland named chief broking officer at Miller
Appointment, joining from rival broker Howden, comes as Miller pursues international expansion and investment programme
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NewsBelonging Builds Tomorrow: Dive In 2025 and the Future of Talent & Culture in Insurance
Katherine Conway, head of inclusion and cultural initiatives, Aon, writes about this year’s Dive In Festival, set to return 16-18 September 2025
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NewsHowden Re: Aviation reinsurance faces cautious recalibration after first-half losses
The reinsurance broker provides an update on the aviation reinsurance market, which is facing significant loss activity.
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NewsBalance shifts towards buyers at 1.1 – Antares’ van der Straaten
Antares Global CEO Mike van der Straaten says reinsurers face a more competitive landscape heading into the January 2026 renewals, with capital returning, retro softening and specialty lines under pressure
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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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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
