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Fidelis Partnership launches Blackstone-backed Lloyd’s syndicate
Syndicate 2126, capitalised by funds managed by Blackstone, will target $300m in gross written premium in 2026 as The Fidelis Partnership expands its Lloyd’s of London platform
Convex unveils new ownership structure as AIG makes investment and Onex takes majority stake
Onex to hold 63% and AIG 35% in a $7bn deal that secures re/insurer Convex’s long-term independence and adds a strategic quota share partnership
Starr to acquire IQUW and become ninth-largest Lloyd’s agency
Acquisition brings IQUW’s $1.9bn GWP and Bermudian reinsurance platform into Starr, expanding its specialty and motor underwriting footprint at Lloyd’s.
Coalition’s hybrid ‘active’ model for cyber expanding amid soft market – Ram
Coalition’s Shawn Ram says the cyber specialist’s data-driven “active insurance” and reinsurance tools aim to differentiate in a softening market, as the firm expands in Europe with Allianz capacity for France.
Capital optimisation in a softening insurance market: unlocking the potential of data – Xceedance
Capital optimisation is the key to re/insurers facing mounting pressure to maintain profitability and competitiveness, writes Gavin Lillywhite, operating leader, UK, Ireland and Europe at Xceedance
LM Re names Aldwinckle as international casualty CUO
Andrew Aldwinckle joins Liberty Mutual Re from Axa XL Re to lead its global casualty reinsurance portfolio.
Policybazaar: From paperwork to platforms – breaking bottlenecks in global reinsurance
Reinsurers are pricing risk by looking in the rearview mirror, causing inefficiencies in capital allocation, conservative underwriting, and a system that is reactive rather than proactive, writes Sarbvir Singh, joint group CEO of PB Fintech.
Aon updates EMEA reinsurance leadership with Secker and De Bosini appointments
New roles for Andrew Secker and Daniele De Bosini underline Aon’s focus on client collaboration and broking alignment across the EMEA region.
Swiss Re promotes Marshall to global sovereign and political risk leadership role
London-based underwriter Toby Marshall steps up to lead Swiss Re’s sovereign credit and political risk insurance business, reporting to Veronica Assandri Foldnes
Fortitude Re and Carlyle launch $700m Asia reinsurance sidecar
New Bermuda-based vehicle FCA Re aims to accelerate Fortitude Re’s growth across Asian life and annuity markets through a $700m capital partnership
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