Swiss Re: AI boom reshapes risk, but leaves insurers exposed
Artificial intelligence is driving growth in new insurable assets and transforming insurers’ operations, but Swiss Re Institute warns that economic fragility, new liability risks and competitive pressures could torpedo profits
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ATA launches $750m AI infrastructure risk facility
Advanced Technology Assurance has launched an insurance consortium of up to $750m to underwrite the global AI infrastructure build-out, backed by a consortium of more than 10 re/insurers and Lloyd’s syndicates
Chaucer reshapes Singapore leadership with Loh, Bryan appointments
Chaucer has appointed Les Loh as CEO Singapore and named Dan Bryan to lead its Asia Pacific reinsurance business, as the China Re-owned group strengthens its regional leadership team
Niyam secures Lloyd’s nod for India-focused syndicate
Niyam Group has received in-principle approval from Lloyd’s to establish a new syndicate, as it looks to deploy disciplined reinsurance capacity into India and other high-growth markets across Asia and Africa
Political violence and geopolitics ‘increasingly central’ to re/insurance capital deployment – Howden Re
No longer peripheral, political violence, SRCC and wider geopolitical risk have shifted firmly into the core of underwriting and capital decision making, according to the reinsurance broker’s assessment of the 1 January 2026 renewals.
MS Amlin backs Kita launch of non-payment cover for carbon projects
Political risk protection for carbon projects and their financial backers is seen as increasingly necessary due to the location of many renewables and other net zero projects within unstable or risky countries, as the carbon trading business is projected to grow globally
Lockton Re appoints Bisset CEO, North America, and Durant global vice chairman
Two executive level promotions as the reinsurance broking arm of Lockton continues its build out
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