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NA P&C re/insurers maintain favourable operating returns in FY’25: Fitch

Reinsurance News

Fitch Ratings’ review of 2025 GAAP financial results for 41 North American property and casualty re/insurers found that operating returns remained at favourable levels, supported by strong underwriting results and investment income growth. The gro...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Three Forces Poised to Reshape Workers’ Comp Claims Management in 2026

Risk & Insurance

MedRisk identifies three trends reshaping patient care in workers' compensation and auto casualty claims. The post Three Forces Po...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Florida Contractor Charged With Avoiding $1M in Workers’ Comp Premiums

Insurance Journal

Florida authorities have charged a contractor with underreporting payroll and avoiding more than $1 million in workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Jacques G. Denomme, of Port St. Lucie, was arrested in Martin County and released on bond e...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Arrowhead Programs unites professional lines capabilities under new practice group

Reinsurance News

Arrowhead Programs, a managing general agency that designs and administers specialty insurance programmes, has launched Arrowhead Professional, a practice group that brings together seven US offices and more than 125 underwriting, claims, and oper...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Marsh Risk Launches for US Excess Casualty Capacity; CRC Specialty Enhances Insur...

Insurance Journal

Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, announced the launch of BX1, a new Bermuda-domiciled insurance facility designed to provide US-based clients with an excess casualty insurance solution offering a unified block of $50 million capacity, placement certa...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Marsh Risk Launches Facility for US Excess Casualty Capacity; CRC Specialty Enhan...

Insurance Journal

Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, announced the launch of BX1, a new Bermuda-domiciled insurance facility designed to provide US-based clients with an excess casualty insurance solution offering a unified block of $50 million capacity, placement certa...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Renew Risk appoints Joshua Macabuag as Chief Executive Officer

Reinsurance News

Renew Risk, a specialist provider of analytics focused on risks affecting renewable energy assets, has named Joshua Macabuag OBE FREng as its new Chief Executive Officer. The company develops catastrophe risk models and data tools designed to supp...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Florida Lawmakers Vote to Drop Building Permits on Projects of $7,500 or Less

Insurance Journal

Legislation that would have waived building permits for jobs valued at up to $7,500 failed to pass the Florida House this year, but the key clause found its way into another bill that is now awaiting the governor’s signature. “A …

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Hamilton Project proposes federal reinsurer ‘US Re’ to stabilise homeowners market

Reinsurance News

The Hamilton Project, an economic policy initiative within the Brookings Institution that aims to advance America’s economic opportunity, prosperity, and growth, has proposed a federal reinsurance entity, US Re, that would sell reinsurance c...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Trump Again Vows to Block Wind Turbines During His Presidency

Insurance Journal

US President Donald Trump said he wanted to have no wind turbines built during his presidency, reiterating his distaste for the renewable energy source after his administration has made multiple moves to thwart its development. “I’m proud...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

US Home Insurance Prices Set to Keep Rising With Severe Weather

Insurance Journal

US home insurance premiums are set to rise for a fifth straight year in 2026 as insurers grapple with losses from extreme weather and high rebuilding costs. The average annual premium is projected to increase 4% to about $3,057 this …

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Marsh Risk launches Bermuda-based excess casualty facility for US clients

Reinsurance News

Insurance broker Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, has launched a new Bermuda-based insurance facility, BX1, designed to deliver significant excess casualty capacity to US-based clients. BX1 provides US clients facing a demanding casualty market wi...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Litigation Shifts the Risk Landscape for Ultra-Processed Foods

Risk & Insurance

Government-led lawsuits and evolving regulatory pressure create new liability exposure for food manufacturers: Swiss Re. The post Litigat...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Proscecutor Drops Charges Against Teen in Georgia Prank Gone Wrong

Insurance Journal

A Georgia prosecutor has decided to drop charges against a teenager who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, the teen’s lawyer said. The victim’s family had &#82...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Iran Warns Gulf Nations of Major Response After Gas Field Strike

Insurance Journal

ran warned countries around the Persian Gulf that a number of energy assets are now “legitimate targets” after Israel attacked its giant South Pars gas field, sending further shockwaves through oil and gas markets. Facilities in Qatar, Sa...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

ISF supports parametric insurance scheme to protect Indonesia’s coffee and cocoa farmers

Reinsurance News

The InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) is co-funding the development and implementation of a national parametric insurance scheme designed to protect Indonesia’s coffee and cocoa farmers from the escalating risks of climate change. The initiative...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Fidelis Partnership CEO hails outstanding 2025 growth as written premiums hit $5.4bn

Reinsurance News

The Fidelis Partnership (TFP) has reported $5.4 billion in written premiums across all capacity providers for the year ended 31 December 2025, up from $4.7 billion in 2024, with 10% organic revenue growth. Richard Brindle, Executive Chairman and C...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

SEC Preparing to Scrap Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Reports

Carrier Management

SEC Preparing to Scrap Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Reports The U.S. Securities and...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

U.S. Data Center Boom Slows Due to Power Grid Limits, Consultancy Says

Carrier Management

U.S. Data Center Boom Slows Due to Power Grid Limits, Consultancy Says U.S. data center...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Executives on the Move at DUAL Group and Marsh

Carrier Management

Executives on the Move at DUAL Group and Marsh DUAL Group announced the appointment of Ed Ashby a...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Rikers Island Corrections Officer Cops to Falsifying Workers’ Compensation Claims

Insurance Journal

A corrections officer at the Rikers Island jail complex pled guilty yesterday to receiving more than $370,000 in workers’ compensation benefits based on fake injury claims, according to federal prosecutors. U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distri...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

B.P. Marsh invests in energy-focused start-up broker Ventura

Reinsurance News

B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc, an investor specialising in early-stage financial services businesses, has announced an investment in Ventura Risk Partners Holdings Limited, a newly established insurance broker focused on energy risks within the Ll...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Prolonged Middle East tensions may heighten volatility in terrorism and political violence coverage

Reinsurance News

While acknowledging that the re/insurance industry remains well-positioned to absorb moderate losses from terrorism and political violence due to strong capitalisation and diversified underwriting portfolios, Morningstar DBRS has warned that prolo...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Adam Lowe Named National Casualty Practice Leader at Brown & Riding

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Adam Lowe Named National Casualty Practice Leader at Brown & Riding ap...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Tom Sleeper Appointed President of Retail Property & Casualty Division at Venbrook Group LLC

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Tom Sleeper Appointed President of Retail Property &#0...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Leyla Delic Appointed Chief Technology and AI Officer at AXA XL

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Leyla Delic Appointed Chief Technology and AI Officer at AXA XL appeared firs...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Greg Carnazza Named Head of Construction Property for Americas Region at AXA XL

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Greg Carnazza Named Head of Construction Property for Americas Re...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Greek Firms Scan Computer Systems as Iran War Raises Cyberattack Risks, Sources Say

Insurance Journal

Greek shipowners and other companies are scanning their computer systems for evidence of cyberattacks after advice from the National Cybersecurity Authority, two sources said on Wednesday following incidents that have been linked to the Iran war. The...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Compre assumes portfolio of asbestos insurance liabilities from Amerisure

Reinsurance News

Compre Group Holdings Limited (Compre), the Bermuda-domiciled international specialty reinsurance group, has announced that it will assume a material portfolio of asbestos insurance liabilities from Amerisure. Amerisure is a provider of commercial...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Lockton expands EMEA Transaction Liability Team with senior appointments

Reinsurance News

Lockton Companies, an insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, has announced the appointments of Luke Sutton as Chief Commercial Officer (EMEA) and Abbas Juma as Head of Tax (EMEA) in its Transaction Liability (TL) practice. These moves mark a...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Insurers call on EU leaders for a genuine simplification package for financial services: Insurance E...

Reinsurance News

Ahead of the March European Council, insurers have called on EU leaders to deliver a genuine simplification package for financial services, including a Financial Services Omnibus, that achieves visible and measurable reductions in regulatory burde...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

ASR appoints Alexander Milne as Director of International Policy and Partnerships

Reinsurance News

Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing-markets-focused re/insurance group, has announced the appointment of Alexander Milne as Director of International Policy and Partnerships. In this role, Milne will lead the development of strategic part...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Talanx sees record net income of €2.48bn in 2025

Reinsurance News

Talanx Group has posted a record net income of €2.48 billion in 2025, split evenly between Primary Insurance and Reinsurance, reflecting the firm’s “diversified and balanced” structure. Torsten Leue, Chairman of Talanx’s Bo...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Lloyd’s reported to have applied to set up in India’s GIFT City

Reinsurance News

The specialist Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance marketplace has reportedly applied to set up operations at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s first operational greenfield smart city, according to The Hindu Business Line....

Posted: Mar 18, 2026