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NC Insurance Commissioner Urges President to Not Pardon Greg Lindberg

Insurance Journal

North Carolina’s insurance commissioner has heard nothing from the White House, three weeks after he sent a letter urging the president to refrain from pardoning twice-convicted insurance entrepreneur Greg Lindberg. “Mr. Lindberg’s...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Grayson Poole promoted to Chief Product Officer for mea Platform

Reinsurance News

mea Platform, a company specialising in AI solutions for the re/insurance industry, has announced the promotion of Grayson Poole to Chief Product Officer. mea builds deployment-ready AI products automating complex, time-intensive operation workflo...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

People Moves: Munich Re Syndicate Taps HDI’s Ogden as CEO; HDI Global UK & Ireland Names Hunt as Int...

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details leadership transitions at Munich Re Specialty and HDI Global. A summary of these appointments follows here. Munich Re announced that Stephanie Ogden has been named CEO of Munich Re Specialty’s...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Baldwin Group Acquires Capstone Group in Philadelphia

Insurance Journal

Florida-based global insurance broker The Baldwin Group announced it has completed the acquisition of Capstone Group, a multi-line independent insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, in the Philadelphia area. C...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

How Trump’s Tariffs Ricochet Through A California Business Park

Insurance Journal

America’s trade wars forced Robert Luna to hike prices on the rustic wooden Mexican furniture he sells from a crowded warehouse here, while down the street, Eddie Cole scrambled to design new products to make up for lost sales on …

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Helix USA partners with QBE NA to launch commercial SME property programme

Reinsurance News

Helix USA, the wholly owned subsidiary of Bermuda-domiciled independent, multi-line managing general agent, Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd., has entered into a strategic partnership with QBE North America, a provider of commercial insurance solut...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

MAPFRE Accuses AAA of Violating Long-Time Exclusive Marketing Agreement

Carrier Management

MAPFRE Accuses AAA of Violating Long-Time Exclusive Marketing Agreement The biggest...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway Raises New CEO Abel’s Salary to $25 Million

Carrier Management

Berkshire Hathaway Raises New CEO Abel’s Salary to $25 Million Berkshire Hathaway said...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Surge of Supercharged Hurricanes Prompt Call for Cat 6 Classification

Insurance Journal

Scientists warn that warming sea surface temperatures are fueling a surge of extreme, off-the-charts storms, prompting a new hurricane category. Warm, deep ocean hot spots are leading to stronger and more dangerous hurricanes and typhoons, according...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Dana Hartz Named Associate Vice President of Finance at United Educators

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Dana Hartz Named Associate Vice President of Finance at United Educators...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Matthew Stitham Promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty in the Americas at AXA XL

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Matthew Stitham Promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer,...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Brett Gillmon Named U.S. Property Practice Leader at Lockton

Risk & Insurance

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Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Adam Favale Named Executive Vice President and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at NFP

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Adam Favale Named Executive Vice President and Head of Mer...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

American Integrity expands regional footprint to North Carolina

Reinsurance News

American Integrity Insurance Group, Inc., a regional property insurance provider in the Southeast of the US, has expanded its operations into North Carolina, offering homeowners insurance product to the state’s residents. This move represents a st...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Law Firm Faces Sanctions for Failing to Vet Ugandan Claims in $6B 3M Case

Insurance Journal

An Alabama law firm will likely have to pay more than $800,000—plus another $100,000 in sanctions—for failing to verify hearing loss in hundreds of Ugandans who claimed part of the massive settlement over faulty 3M earplugs. “It’s been a...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Soft market to drive lacklustre margins for P&C reinsurers in 2026: J.P. Morgan

Reinsurance News

“Lacklustre margins” are expected in 2026 for property and casualty (P&C) reinsurers, mainly driven by price cuts during this year’s January 1 renewals and a softening trend for upcoming mid-year cycles, according to a recent J.P. Morgan repor...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Gallagher appoints McLaverty and Holmes to UK&I office leadership roles

Reinsurance News

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has announced key leadership changes in its UK & Ireland Retail office network. Michael McLaverty was appointed as Head of Office for the firm’s Belfast office on 1st January 2026. He su...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

The Baldwin Group acquires Philadelphia-based Capstone

Reinsurance News

The Baldwin Group, an independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Capstone Group, a full-service, multi-line independent insurance brokerage headquartered in the Philadelphia area. Founded...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Willis Re adds Megan Hart to strengthen catastrophe and climate risk analytics

Reinsurance News

Willis Re, a specialised reinsurance broker, has announced the addition of Megan Hart to strengthen its reinsurance analytics capabilities across catastrophe and climate risk management. Hart brings more than 12 years of industry experience in rei...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Aon observed increased capacity and strong reinsurance demand at casualty renewals

Reinsurance News

According to global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon’s latest renewal report, conditions in the casualty reinsurance market at January 1st, 2026, renewals were relatively favourable, shaped by increased capacity and strong overall reins...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Allianz completes €2.1bn sale of stakes in two JVs to Bajaj Group

Reinsurance News

Global insurer Allianz has completed the sale of a 23% stake in the two joint ventures, Bajaj General Insurance Company and Bajaj Life Insurance Company, to the Bajaj Promotor Group (Bajaj) for a gross consideration of approximately €2.1 billion,...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

PIC and NG Bailey complete £155m pension buy-in

Reinsurance News

Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, completed a £155 million buy-in with the Trustee of NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Plan. With this transaction the benefits of 1,581 Plan membe...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Company Hit With $9 Million Fine for 2023 Oil Spill off Louisiana Coast

Insurance Journal

Pipeline safety regulators this week assessed their largest fine ever against the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf off the coast of Louisiana in 2023. But the $9.6 million fine isn’t likely to be …

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Russian-Bound Tanker Hit by Drone in Black Sea, Maritime Sources Say

Insurance Journal

A Russia-bound oil tanker suffered a drone attack in the Black Sea that prompted it to request Turkish coastguard assistance and divert from its course, according to a notice by Lloyd’s List Intelligence and a separate maritime security source...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Helios promotes Jen Tan to CUO

Reinsurance News

Helios Underwriting plc has promoted Jen Tan to Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), with the task of overseeing portfolio underwriting strategy, syndicate capacity allocation, and the ongoing management of the firm’s underwriting portfolio. Tan join...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

DUAL’s KGM renews capacity deal with Zurich worth over £2bn in GWP

Reinsurance News

KGM, DUAL UK’s specialist motor MGA, has renewed its long-term capacity agreement with Zurich in a deal exceeding £2 billion in gross written premium (GWP) over the next five years. The additional commitment builds on the previous deal in 2022, ta...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

China Urges Nestlé to Work Quickly on Baby Formula Recall

Insurance Journal

Chinese authorities are urging Nestlé SA to work quickly in recalling baby formula products in the mainland over potential contamination concerns. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Thursday that Nestlé had an important corporate res...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Lockton Re expands key executive roles for 2026

Reinsurance News

Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of Lockton, has appointed Robert Bisset as CEO, North America, and Nick Durant as Global Vice Chairman. Bisset joined Lockton Re in 2021 as chairman of Global Retrocession & Property Specialty, Bermuda and...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Insurance Launches Bermuda Excess Casualty Business

Insurance Journal

Mosaic Insurance has launched an excess casualty unit, its eighth global product line, and hired specialist April Andruczyk to lead the business from Bermuda. The new division, which begins underwriting immediately, will provide support to large corp...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Re/insurance cycle set for gentler multi-year easing after January drop: KBW

Reinsurance News

Top re/insurance executives have told KBW that the pricing cycle looks steeper because sharp 2023 rate hikes left more room for cuts, while a long-term pattern of higher highs and higher lows reflects stronger risk awareness among buyers and selle...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Insurers Buy Erste SRT Deal Linked to €10 Billion Loans for M&A

Insurance Journal

Erste Group Bank AG sold a significant risk transfer linked to more than €10 billion ($11.7 billion) of loans as the Austrian bank seeks to free up capital for its largest ever acquisition. The Vienna-based lender sold the SRT to …

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

CRC Group Completes Acquisition of Lloyd’s Managing Agency Atrium

Insurance Journal

CRC Group, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based wholesale specialty and MGA business, announced the completion of its acquisition of Atrium, the Lloyd’s managing agency. Atrium will retain its brand name and operate independently under the leade...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Resolution Life names Moses Ojeisekhoba as new CEO

Reinsurance News

The Board of Directors of Resolution Life, a global life insurance group focusing on reinsurance and the acquisition and management of portfolios of life insurance companies, has appointed Moses Ojeisekhoba as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Japanese Insurer Sompo to Ramp Up Overseas Credit Investments

Insurance Journal

Sompo Holdings Inc. is aiming to increase investments in higher-yielding overseas credit to boost profits as traditional business flounders at Japan’s third-biggest property and casualty insurer. The Tokyo-based company moved several investment...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Detroit Suburb to Pay Settlement in the Case of Woman Improperly Declared Dead

Insurance Journal

A Detroit suburb has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement with the family of a young woman who had been declared dead at home but then gasped for air and opened her eyes when her body bag was unzipped at …

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Texas Congresswoman Wants Legal Status for Migrant Construction Workers

Insurance Journal

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz promised to explore new ways for migrants to work legally in the construction industry. The Edinburg Republican announced on Monday her plans to meet with the U.S. Department of Labor, after South Texas builders …

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

TransRe bolsters senior management team

Reinsurance News

Transatlantic Holdings (TransRe), the reinsurance arm of the Alleghany Corporation, has promoted Mike Torre to assume responsibility for the global property portfolio, Maryam Haji to lead the global catastrophe management team and catastrophe mode...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

People Moves: IICF Names Marohn Chair, McDonough Vice Chair of Board of Governors; AXA XL Promotes S...

Insurance Journal

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Announces Marohn as Chair of IICF Board of Governors The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) named Steve Marohn, president, commercial lines at Grange Insurance, as chair of IICF’s board of g...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026