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Pool Re lifts ILS protection to £200m with latest cat bond

Reinsurance News

Britain’s government-backed terrorism reinsurer Pool Re has sponsored its fourth £100 million catastrophe bond, supporting UK economic resilience and protecting businesses from terrorism-related losses while keeping risk in the private markets. Is...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

SiriusPoint adds Sabra Purtill to its Board of Directors

Reinsurance News

SiriusPoint, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Sabra Purtill to its Board of Directors, effective March 25th, 2026. Simultaneously, while Franklin (Tad) Montross IV and Peter Tan will step down from the board effective May 20th, 202...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Cuts Workers’ Comp Rates Again in 2026

Insurance Journal

Effective April 1, 2026, Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company will lower its net rates by 4%, further easing workers’ compensation expenses for Maryland business owners. This is the 11th consecutive year that the company has reduced it...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Peak Re grew reinsurance revenue 33% in FY’25

Reinsurance News

Fosun International Limited has released the unaudited results for Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, Peak Re, for the full year 2025 (FY’25), disclosing an increase in reinsurance revenue of 32.8% year-on-year to $1.54 billion. At Peak Re, the FY’...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Opinion | The No-Vax Tax

Risk & Insurance

According to scientists, 2025 was the worst year for measles outbreaks in the United States since 1991. The post Opinion | The No-Vax Tax appeared first on

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Insurance Agency Automation 101: How EZLynx Solves Common Workflow Problems

Insurance Journal

Boosting Productivity The Problem: Endless Admin Work Repetitive admin tasks like follow-ups, document attachments, or renewal management can quickly overwhelm your team. These manual processes, while necessary, distract from retention and exceptiona...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Howden Re to provide comprehensive volcanic risk modelling for Spain with Mitiga extended partnershi...

Reinsurance News

Global reinsurance broker Howden Re has extended its ongoing collaboration with Mitiga Solutions to enhance Spain’s national approach to assessing volcanic risk. The partnership applies Mitiga’s proprietary volcanic catastrophe models to the Canar...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

J.C. Flowers to acquire a controlling stake in Niyam

Reinsurance News

Private investment firm J.C. Flowers & Co. (JCF) has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Niyam Group whilst also acting as lead investor in Niyam Syndicate 2047, a newly established syndicate at Lloyd’s. Launched...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

China’s Top Private Insurer Taps AI to Unlock $174 Billion Value

Insurance Journal

Five years ago, almost no accident and health insurance claims at Ping An Insurance Group ran without humans. Today, nearly 60% are automated, with some settled in just 51 seconds. The leap shows Ping An’s push into artificial intelligence, aft...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Iran Strikes Fully Laden Kuwait Oil Tanker in Dubai Port

Insurance Journal

An Iranian drone hit a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai early on Tuesday in one of the most significant attacks on a vessel in a month of war, pushing crude prices higher and heightening tension around the vital …

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Swiss Re partners with PALIG to launch online life claims submission portal

Reinsurance News

Swiss Re, one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies, has developed and launched an online claims submission portal for life insurance beneficiaries in conjunction with Pan‑American Life Insurance Group (PALIG), a provider of life, acc...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Reinsurers are committed to an Indian market at the forefront of global growth: Agarwal, Howden Indi...

Reinsurance News

In an interview with Reinsurance News, Amit Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Howden India, explained that, amid abundant capacity and heightened competition, certain areas of the market projected a softening in...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

New Willis facility targets limited US casualty market umbrella capacity

Reinsurance News

Insurance broker Willis, a WTW business, has launched the Willis Excess Liability Lineslip (WELL) facility, an umbrella insurance solution designed to address limited capacity for large and complex casualty risks in the United States. Providing up...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

More Insurance M&A Deals on the Horizon?

Insurance Journal

Two firms tracking mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry reported changes in property/casualty insurance deals last year, with one describing “increased momentum” and another “stabilization.” Both, however, indica...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Hacked Hospitals, Hidden Spyware: Iran Conflict Shows Digital Fight in Warfare

Insurance Journal

As they fled an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis with Android phones received a text offering a link to real-time information about bomb shelters. But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device&#821...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

New Online Portal Will Allow a Deeper Dive Into Rural Tennessee

Insurance Journal

A new online dashboard will allow policymakers in Tennessee to move beyond superficial data and take a deep dive into why certain rural counties struggle, experts at East Tennessee State University said. The Tennessee Livability Indicators Dashboard...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

A Little Behind Schedule But Execs Say Sypher is On Track for May Debut

Insurance Journal

It has taken more time than expected but leaders of a startup Florida insurance reciprocal believe they’re just weeks away from writing their first policies—and all without the assistance of takeouts from the state-created property insurer. &#8...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

A Little Behind Schedule but Execs Say Sypher Insurance Is On Track for May Debut

Insurance Journal

It has taken more time than expected but leaders of a startup Florida insurance reciprocal believe they’re just weeks away from writing their first policies—and all without the assistance of takeouts from the state-created property insurer. &#8...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

A Little Behind Schedule, But Execs Say Sypher Insurance Is On Track for May Debut

Insurance Journal

It has taken more time than expected but leaders of a startup Florida insurance reciprocal believe they’re just weeks away from writing their first policies—and all without the assistance of takeouts from the state-created property insurer. &#8...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

A Little Behind Schedule, But Execs Say Sypher Insurance is on Track for May Debut

Insurance Journal

It has taken more time than expected but leaders of a startup Florida insurance reciprocal believe they’re just weeks away from writing their first policies—and all without the assistance of takeouts from the state-created property insurer. &#8...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

LA Utility Taps Muni Market as Buyers Weigh Wildfire Legal Risk

Insurance Journal

Los Angeles’ water and power utility is tapping the municipal bond market with its first offering since a judge ruled last month that the utility must face hundreds of lawsuits faulting its response to the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire. The &...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

New York City Sues to Ban ‘Unlawful’ Empower Ridehail App

Insurance Journal

New York City sued ridehail app Empower and founder Joshua Sear, claiming the company has been operating unlawfully without a license the past few years even as the service gained popularity by offering cheap fares to customers. Empower has violated...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Aegon puts forward Marco Keim as nominee to the Supervisory Board a.s.r.

Reinsurance News

Aegon, a provider of life insurance, pensions and asset management services, has put forward Marco Keim as its nominee to the Supervisory Board of a.s.r. The appointment would see Keim take over from Lard Friese as a non-independent member, reflec...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

3 Killed in Tour Company Helicopter Crash Coast of Kauai

Insurance Journal

A sightseeing company’s helicopter crashed near a remote beach off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two others, authorities said. It was the latest in a series of fatal crashes that has plagued &#8230...

Posted: Mar 31, 2026

How Are Global Property Risks Evolving for U.S.-Based Organizations?

Risk & Insurance

As U.S.-based organizations expand globally, property risks are becoming more interconnected — requiring a coordinated approach to managing exposures across borders. The post

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Mission expands into Latin America

coverager

Alejandro Pedroza has joined the company as President, Latin America, in this newly created role.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Scottish Widows hires three to grow advised distribution

coverager

Scottish Widows is part of Lloyds Banking Group.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

SelectQuote receives NYSE notice over stock price

coverager

SLQT went public on May 21, 2020, with its shares beginning to trade on the NYSE. The company priced its IPO of 28.5 million shares at $20 per share. The stock is now priced at ~$0.60.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Aon backs eMed

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eMed offers clinically supervised weight management programs centered on GLP-1 medications.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

RT Specialty promotes Marya Propis to lead retail distribution

coverager

RT Specialty is the wholesale brokerage arm of Ryan Specialty.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Verisk Launches Rocket Repair for Claims Renovation Workflows

IIR

The company has introduced a digital platform to help renovation firms capture data, improve documentation and streamline collaboration in property claims.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Encova Goes Live on Duck Creek Distribution Management Platform

IIR

The insurer has upgraded its distribution system to streamline agency onboarding, centralize data and improve agent and broker experience.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Florida Premiums Drop Amid Post-Reform Stability, New Triple-I Insurance Brief Shows

Insurance Information Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [email protected]   MALVERN, Pa., April 1, 2026 — Legislative reforms targeting legal system abuse and claim fraud in Florida have continued to help stabilize the Sunshine State’s property/casualty insurance market, contributing to...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Taylor Swift Sued for Trademark Infringement Over ‘Life of a Showgirl’

Insurance Journal

Pop megastar Taylor Swift was sued by a Las Vegas performer on Monday who said Swift’s latest hit album “The Life of a Showgirl” violates her trademark rights. Maren Wade said in the complaint that marketing for Swift’s album...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Capturing the next generation of policyholders

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Digital visibility and early engagement are central to independent agency growth

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Guardian expands paid leave benefit rider to 40 states

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The rider was first introduced in 2024.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026