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Selective adds Julie Parsons as Independent Director

Reinsurance News

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. has appointed Julie Parsons to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director, effective November 3rd, 2025. With this addition, Selective’s Board is now composed of 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent. Pars...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Insurer Balks at Covering Sex Trafficking Judgment Against Hotel

Insurance Journal

A Chubb subsidiary says it is not obligated to cover a Ramada Inn franchise policyholder that has been ordered to pay $4.1 million to its parent company for a judgment in a sex trafficking case. The Philadelphia motel franchisee, Eighty …

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Re/insurance key to meeting Southeast Asia’s growing protection needs: SRA Chair

Reinsurance News

In a keynote address at the 21st Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC), Kenrick Law, Chair of the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association, highlighted Southeast Asia’s resilient growth amid global uncertainty, as re/insurers increasingly...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Re/insurance key to meeting Southeast Asia’s growing protection needs

Reinsurance News

In a keynote address at the 21st Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC), Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, highlighted Southeast Asia’s resilient growth amid global uncertainty, as re/insurers increa...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Meatpacker JBS to Pay $1.1 Million to Settle New York Climate Suit

Insurance Journal

JBS SA, the world’s largest meatpacker, has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a lawsuit by the state of New York over allegations the company misled the public about reducing the impact of its operations on the environment. As …

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Corebridge Financial reports $144m net income in Q3’25

Reinsurance News

Corebridge Financial, an American multinational financial services company, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting net income of $144 million, which compares to a loss of $1.2 billion in the same period last y...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Advocates Want Public Involvement When Nursing Homes Change Ownership

Insurance Journal

Some of the most sizable and troubled nursing homes in the state of Vermont have struggled for much of this year to provide sufficient care under new ownership, logging violations that included a death, injuries and neglect of residents. The …

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

James River posts underwriting income of $8.9m and improved CoR in Q3’25

Reinsurance News

James River Group Holdings, Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled insurance holding company, reported underwriting income of $8.9 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to a loss of $56.8 million in the same period last year, with its combined ratio i...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

G20 Climate Targets Show Acceleration in Reducing CO2, LSEG Says

Insurance Journal

Global efforts to slash emissions are set to pick up significantly in the years to come. That’s according to an analysis of the Group of 20 countries by London Stock Exchange Group Plc. The findings, which point to “a material …

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Jamaica to Get Record $70.8M Parametric Payout From CCRIF for Hurricane Melissa

Insurance Journal

The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) announced it will make a payout of US$70.8 million to the government of Jamaica to cover damages from Hurricane Melissa. This marks the largest single payout in the history of CCRIF, the Cayma...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Jamaica to Get Record $70.8M Parametric Payout for Hurricane Melissa

Insurance Journal

The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) announced it will make a payout of US$70.8 million to the government of Jamaica to cover damages from Hurricane Melissa. This marks the largest single payout in the history of CCRIF, the Cayma...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Westfield Specialty International appoints Baldwin as President

Reinsurance News

Westfield Specialty International, a specialty insurance provider, has announced the appointment of Anthony Baldwin as President, Specialty International, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role, the executive will be responsible for all W...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 21 as It Pummels Central Philippines

Insurance Journal

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 21 people and displaced nearly 400,000 more as it dumped heavy rains and caused widespread flooding in central Philippines, according to officials and local media. Many of the fatalities were in Cebu province where residents w...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Mitsubishi Electric completes sale of insurance subsidiary to Marsh Japan

Reinsurance News

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced the completion of the sale of all shares in its Tokyo-based insurance subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric Insurance Service Co., Ltd., to Marsh Japan, Inc. Mitsubishi Electric Insurance Service was establi...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

ASIC eyes London-sourced U.S. specialty reinsurance opportunities ahead of Jan 1

Reinsurance News

Dallas-based E&S carrier AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) is reportedly seeking London-sourced, U.S.-domiciled specialty reinsurance opportunities in the run-up to the January 1, 2026, renewal season. According to ASIC, since its launch t...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Li Auto Recalls Over 11,000 of Its Flagship EV on Battery Fire

Insurance Journal

Li Auto Inc. is recalling 11,411 of its flagship Mega multi-purpose electric vehicles in China after one of its cars caught fire [on October 23], highlighting growing concerns about EV safety. The recall covers the 2024 model of the Mega …

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Aon reports competitive conditions in global insurance market amid underlying risks

Reinsurance News

Global professional services firm Aon has released its Q3 2025 Global Insurance Market Insights report, which outlines one of the most competitive insurance markets seen in recent years. According to Aon, buyers across many regions are benefiting...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

YTD legacy deals hit 26 with $1.36bn of gross liabilities transferred: PwC

Reinsurance News

According to a new PwC report, three legacy transactions were publicly disclosed in Q3 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to 26 deals with a combined £1.36 billion in gross liabilities transferred. “Consistent with much of the activity ob...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Michigan Regulators to Start Enforcing 2020 Industrial Farm Pollution Law

Insurance Journal

More than five years after first announcing stricter controls on industrial farm pollution in Michigan, state environmental regulators will finally start enforcing them. Regulations issued Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great La...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Greenlight Re posts record-low CoR in Q3’25, though investment portfolio falters

Reinsurance News

Greenlight Capital Re has reported Q3 2025 net underwriting income of $22.3 million, up sharply from $6.1 million a year earlier, as the combined ratio improved to a record low of 86.6%. Meanwhile, the firm’s gross premiums written in Q3 202...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Stephen Postlewhite named CUO of Conduit Re

Reinsurance News

Conduit Holdings Limited, the ultimate parent company of Bermuda-based reinsurer Conduit Re, has appointed Stephen Postlewhite as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective January 26th, 2026, subject to Bermuda immigration approval. In his new r...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

UBS Warns of Systemic Risk From Weak US Insurance Regulation

Insurance Journal

UBS Group AG’s chairman warned against looming risks in the US insurance industry, citing weak and complex regulations amid an unprecedented boom in private financing. “We’re beginning to see huge rating agency arbitrage in the insu...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

FASE launches to support Europe’s managing general agents

Reinsurance News

The Fédération des Agences de Souscription Européennes (FASE) has been recently launched as a pan-European association representing managing general agents (MGAs). Its mission is to connect MGAs with insurance capacity providers, brokers, investor...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

LIRG(TM) selects insurtech MANiT Labs to power global reinsurance platform

Reinsurance News

Algorithmic Insurance Services, Inc. (LIRG) has selected insurtech MANiT Labs to serve as the core technology platform for its reinsurance brokerage operations. The partnership is a significant step in LIRG’s mission to become a global leader in r...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Luna Bonifacio named Senior Claims Adjuster in Dubai for Markel Insurance

Reinsurance News

Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Luna Bonifacio as Senior Claims Adjuster, its first claims role based in Dubai, effective immediately. In the new role, Bonifacio joins the Asia Claims team and will over...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

People Moves: Ryan Appointed CMO of Howden US; McCrosson Joins AXA XL Reinsurance as Sr. Underwriter...

Insurance Journal

McCrosson Joins AXA XL Reinsurance as Senior Underwriter, US Property Treaty AXA XL Reinsurance hired Dan McCrosson to the U.S. property treaty reinsurance team in Stamford, Connecticut, as a senior underwriter, U.S. Property Treaty. McCrosson’...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Arch Global Services India to drive innovation with new Trivandrum office

Reinsurance News

Arch Global Services India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd. has announced the opening of a new office in Trivandrum’s Technopark. Located in the Niagara building, the new offices are designed to encourage creativity and innova...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

CNA Net Income for Q3 Up 42% on Lower Catastrophe Losses

Insurance Journal

CNA Financial Corp. recorded third quarter net income of $403 million compared with $283 million a year during the same period. Pretax catastrophe losses were $41 million for Q3, down more than $100 million from the prior year quarter. CNA’s &#...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Assailants Attack Tanker off Somalia in Suspected Pirate Strike

Insurance Journal

Armed assailants attacked a commercial tanker off the coast of Mogadishu on Monday, firing at the vessel after attempting to board the ship in the first suspected Somali piracy incident of its kind since 2024, maritime sources said. If confirmed, &#8...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

People Moves: Starkweather & Shepley Welcomes Leamy

Insurance Journal

Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc., headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island, hired Dennis Leamy as a commercial risk advisor. Leamy joins the firm with nearly 20 years of experience in property, casualty, and life insurance,...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

California Labor Commish Fines Costco, Others $868K for Misclassifying Drivers

Insurance Journal

Costco, Ryder Last Mile Inc. and Mega Nice Trucking LLC $868,128 citation has been issued by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office for worker misclassifying and labor law violations affecting 58 delivery drivers. The LCO reports that Ryder...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Fiducia adds McFarlane as new development underwriter

Reinsurance News

Fiducia, a Leeds-domiciled specialty insurance managing general agent (MGA), has appointed Graeme McFarlane as a new development underwriter to support brokers across Scotland and the north east of England. In his new role, Graeme will develop Fid...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

US Sees Air Safety Risks as Government Shutdown Hurts Flying

Insurance Journal

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he’d close US airspace if officials determined air travel was dangerous, as the government shutdown stretches into its second month. “If we thought that it was unsafe, we’ll shut the whole ai...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Viewpoint: California Workers’ Comp Outlook And What Stakeholders Need to Know

Insurance Journal

Workers’ compensation insurance premium rates in California have been in a steady decline for many years, after a series of reforms to the system reduced claim payouts, and subsequent changes to the experience modification rating calculation de...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Terra Launches Policy Admin System for Workers’ Compensation

IIR

Designed to replace legacy systems, the cloud-native platform supports end-to-end policy lifecycle management and real-time integration.

Posted: Nov 03, 2025

GEICO ends Q3 with $1.7 billion profit

coverager

Premiums written increased $563 million in the third quarter.

Posted: Nov 03, 2025

Gallagher acquires Tompkins Insurance Agencies

coverager

Gallagher will acquire the stock of Tompkins Insurance Agencies for $183 million.

Posted: Nov 03, 2025