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AM Best shifts global reinsurance outlook to stable as property rates soften and casualty issues per...

Reinsurance News

A combination of accelerated price softening in the property segment with a modest relaxation of certain terms and conditions, as well as ongoing challenges in the casualty space, the heightened frequency and severity of natural catastrophes, and...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Dozens Killed After High-Speed Train Derails in Spain

Insurance Journal

More than three dozen people died in Spain after a high-speed train derailed and hit another coming from the opposite direction. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez canceled his trip to Davos and declared three days of mourning. The last two carriages &#823...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Climate risks expose re/insurance protection gaps in global supply chains: SEI

Reinsurance News

Global supply chains are increasingly exposed to climate-related disruptions, revealing protection gaps in re/insurance and underscoring the need for stronger adaptation, improved data, and coordinated public–private governance, according to a rec...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Britain Needs ‘AI Stress Tests’ for Financial Services, Lawmakers say

Insurance Journal

Britain’s financial watchdogs are not doing enough to stop artificial intelligence from harming consumers or destabilizing markets, a cross‑party group of lawmakers said on Tuesday, urging regulators to move away from what it called a “wa...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Update: Britain Needs ‘AI Stress Tests’ for Financial Services, Lawmakers Say

Insurance Journal

Britain’s financial watchdogs are not doing enough to stop AI from harming consumers or destabilizing markets, a group of lawmakers said on Tuesday, urging regulators to move away from a “wait and see” approach as the technology is...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Britain Needs ‘AI Stress Tests’ for Financial Services, Lawmakers Say

Insurance Journal

Britain’s financial watchdogs are not doing enough to stop AI from harming consumers or destabilizing markets, a group of lawmakers said on Tuesday, urging regulators to move away from a “wait and see” approach as the technology is...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

BHP Refused Permission to Appeal UK Judgment Over 2015 Brazil Dam Collapse

Insurance Journal

BHP was on Monday refused permission to appeal against a ruling that it is liable for the 2015 collapse of a dam in southeastern Brazil, in a London lawsuit potentially worth tens of billions of pounds. In November, London’s High …

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Andrew Fowles appointed Head of Broking at Munich Re Specialty – Binding Authorities

Reinsurance News

Munich Re Specialty, a provider of specialty insurance solutions and part of the Munich Re Group, has appointed Andrew Fowles as Head of Broking within its Binding Authorities business. Fowles has more than 25 years of experience in delegated auth...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Stefano Fasone to lead Chubb’s EMEA Underwriting Centre as Director

Reinsurance News

US domiciled insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of Stefano Fasone as Director of its EMEA Underwriting Centre in Madrid, Spain. Working alongside regional leaders, Fasone’s responsibilities will include enhancing Chubb’s multiline, multil...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Optio strengthens position in Italian MGA market with Heca acquisition

Reinsurance News

Optio Group, a specialty managing general agent (MGA), has acquired the remaining 75% stake in Italian MGA Heca S.r.l (Heca); financial details were not disclosed. This transaction gives Optio full ownership of Heca, further strengthening its posi...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Willis appoints Alex Benson as Head of Construction and Natural Resources Claims in Asia

Reinsurance News

WTW subsidiary, Willis, has confirmed the appointment of Alex Benson as Head of Construction and Natural Resources Claims for Asia, with the role commencing on 6 April 2026. Operating from Singapore, Benson will join the regional leadership team a...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Gryphon to acquire specialty commercial lines carrier PrimeOne

Reinsurance News

Gryphon Holdings, an insurance and financial services solutions innovator, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PrimeOne Insurance Company, a privately held specialty commercial lines carrier, in an undisclosed transaction. PrimeOne...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Bayer’s Bid to Curb Roundup Cases

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear Bayer’s bid to sharply limit lawsuits claiming that the company’s Roundup weedkiller causes cancer and potentially avert billions of dollars in damages. The justices took up Bayer’s ap...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Florida OIR Triples the Size of Citizens’ Rate Decrease

Insurance Journal

With takeouts continuing at a steady pace and more carriers working the Florida property insurance market, state regulators saw fit to more than triple the size of Citizens’ Property Insurance Corp. recent rate decrease request. The Florida Off...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Florida Insurance Law Cert Closer to Approval; Coverage College Set for March

Insurance Journal

Bona fide expertise in Florida property insurance law is inching closer to reality, with new rules and new education initiatives. The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors in September approved proposed rules for a certification in insurance coverag...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Florida Insurance Law Certification Closer to Approval; Coverage College Set for March

Insurance Journal

Bona fide expertise in Florida property insurance law is inching closer to reality, with new rules and new education initiatives. The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors in September approved proposed rules for a certification in insurance coverag...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Insurica Acquires Florida-Based First Light Program Managers

Insurance Journal

Insurica, one of the largest U.S. brokerages, announced it has acquired Florida-based First Light Program Managers, a wholesale brokerage and delegated underwriter specializing in trucking and marine coverage. The acquisition, effective this month, i...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani Widens Delivery-App Crackdown With Lost-Pay Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

New York City said it’s suing a food-delivery technology provider for withholding pay from workers, signaling Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s get-tough approach to regulating app-based work. Motoclick violated delivery worker laws by failing to pa...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

LA Fire Survivors Got a Rude Surprise That Could Hit More Americans

Insurance Journal

A year after the Los Angeles wildfires, many survivors face the same problem: Their insurance policies aren’t paying out enough to cover the cost of rebuilding. It’s a tragic predicament. And it will happen again when the next disaster hi...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

People Moves: Cowbell Appoints Hughes as Chief Commercial Officer

Insurance Journal

Cowbell named Simon Hughes chief commercial officer. Hughes, who previously served as senior vice president, global distribution and general manager, U.K., will oversee Cowbell’s global commercial strategy, including distribution, partnerships,...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Howden Hong Kong announces key team appointments

Reinsurance News

Howden, a global insurance and risk solutions firm, has expanded its Hong Kong team with several strategic appointments, reflecting its focus on client service and long-term growth. Cyrus Cheung, ACII, joins as Senior Director, Business Developmen...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Grandson Not Covered Under Grandma’s Home Insurance

Insurance Journal

A homeowner’s insurer was right to deny a grandmother coverage for a claim against her grandson because he did not qualify as a member of her household. The Massachusetts Appeals Court agreed with Arbella Mutual Insurance Co. that the grandson...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

AIG Announces Strategic Investment Partnership of Up to $3.5B With CVC

Insurance Journal

American International Group (AIG) announced a strategic partnership with global private markets firm CVC. The partnership, announced Jan. 19, includes the establishment of large-scale separately managed accounts (SMAs) across CVC’s credit stra...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Zurich Makes £7.7 Billion Bid for Specialty Insurer Beazley

Insurance Journal

Zurich Insurance Group AG has gone public with a £7.67 billion ($10.3 billion) bid to buy Beazley Plc, increasing pressure on the UK-listed company it’s been wooing for more than 12 months. The Swiss insurer offered to buy London-based Beazley...

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

OK, 1 More Innovation Lesson From the NFL

Insurance Thought Leadership

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Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Nick Line joins CFC as CUO

coverager

Line joins CFC from Markel International, where he served as CUO.

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

eMaxx launches policyholder-owned reciprocal in Arkansas

coverager

The Reciprocal will operate as both an insurer and reinsurer and support eCaptiv, eMaxx’s protected-cell captive.

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

AIG partners with CVC

coverager

AIG and CVC announced a strategic investment partnership.

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Agribusiness Risk Services rebrands as SureStead Claims

coverager

Joshua Belanger was also appointed President.

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Inter Miami CF partners with ERGO NEXT

coverager

ERGO NEXT Insurance will be the club’s main partner.

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Allianz backs Wrisk

coverager

Allianz has been Wrisk's primary underwriter for almost 10 years.

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Zurich makes public offer for Beazley

coverager

Aon has launched a new tool called the Resilience Quotient, designed to help companies better understand risk and make smarter decisions in an unpredictable environment.

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Reaffirming the Meaning of Claims Work in the Age of AI

IIR

As insurers adopt AI, leaders must ensure automation deepens judgment, collaboration, and human value rather than diminishing professional meaning.

Posted: Jan 19, 2026

XBuild Raises $19M, Launches AI Estimating Tool for Roofers

IIR

The InsurTech’s new product Roofing Proposals builds on insurance-focused estimating solution used in over 15,000 projects.

Posted: Jan 19, 2026

Cyber Insurance Market Set for Explosive Growth Amid Emerging Threats and Regulatory Pressures

Risk & Insurance

Market evolution driven by reinsurance innovation, AI risks and shifting threat landscape, Gallagher reports. The post

Posted: Jan 19, 2026

Zurich Makes £7.7 Billion Bid for UK Cyber Insurer Beazley

Carrier Management

Zurich Makes £7.7 Billion Bid for UK Cyber Insurer Beazley Zurich Insurance Group AG has made an offer to buy Be...

Posted: Jan 19, 2026

Strong premium growth set to lift profitability in India’s insurance sector: Moody’s

Reinsurance News

Moody’s Ratings, the credit rating agency, expects India’s insurance industry to benefit from sustained premium growth over the medium term, supporting an improvement in profitability. In Moody’s view, this growth is being driven by strong economi...

Posted: Jan 19, 2026

Mosaic bolsters NA & Intl. transactional tax-liability teams

Reinsurance News

As a response to increased sector demand, Mosaic Insurance, a specialty insurer concentrating on cyber risk and financial institutions, has bolstered its North America and International transactional tax-liability teams. This expansion includes th...

Posted: Jan 19, 2026

Parametric provider CelsiusPro partners with ECOM to assist Indonesian farmers

Reinsurance News

CelsiusPro Group, a provider of parametric insurance solutions for climate risks, has partnered with ECOM Agroindustrial Corp Ltd., a soft-commodities services group specialising in coffee, cocoa and cotton, to provide Indonesian farmers exposed t...

Posted: Jan 19, 2026

Ageas expects profit boost thanks to China JV performance

Reinsurance News

International insurance group Ageas has updated its Net Operating Result guidance as it is now expecting to make significantly more profit in 2025 than originally forecasted thanks to a tax change in China. The updated guidance range is now set be...

Posted: Jan 19, 2026

Zurich submits improved proposal to acquire 100% of specialist insurer Beazley

Reinsurance News

Zurich Insurance Group has submitted an improved proposal of 1,280 pence in cash per share to acquire specialist insurer Beazley after the latter’s Board rejected a previous proposal they felt significantly undervalued the firm. On January 4...

Posted: Jan 19, 2026

Westfield Specialty Intl. names Radbourne as Class Underwriter for Power and Onshore Renewables

Reinsurance News

Westfield Specialty International, a re/insurance provider, has appointed Matthew Radbourne as Class Underwriter for Power and Onshore Renewables, based in London, Radbourne will report to Jon Hamilton, Divisional Director, Marine and Energy. Hami...

Posted: Jan 19, 2026