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Chaucer appoints Emily Brand as Deputy Class Underwriter – Energy

Reinsurance News

Chaucer Group, a global specialty insurance and reinsurance group, has announced the appointment of Emily Brand as Deputy Class Underwriter – Energy. Based in Singapore, Brand will report to Scott Ho, who leads Chaucer’s Energy team in the region....

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Suncorp shrinks main cat cover at renewal and adds multi-year solution

Reinsurance News

Australian insurer Suncorp has completed its 2026 reinsurance renewal, securing main catastrophe cover for losses between $500 million and $6.3 billion, and has added a structured, multi-year solution that reduces exposure to $350 million for a fi...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Retained earnings lift global reinsurer capital to record $720bn in Q1’25: Aon

Reinsurance News

Analysis by insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon estimates that global reinsurer capital increased by almost 1%, or $5 billion in the first quarter of 2025 to $720 billion, driven by growth in traditional capital as the alternative portion...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Lemonade lowers reinsurance overhead at renewal following improved diversification

Reinsurance News

Lemonade, the digital insurance company powered by AI and social impact, has renewed its reinsurance program, reducing the ceded proportion of its quota share reinsurance from approximately 55% to approximately 20%, effective July 1. According to...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

India’s Sigachi Factory Fire Death Toll Rises to 39; Cause Still Unknown

Insurance Journal

HYDERABAD, India –– The death toll from the explosion and fire at Sigachi Industries’ chemical factory in southern India has risen to at least 39, officials said on Tuesday, forcing the supplier of pharma products to shut operations...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Lloyd’s approves novation of GIC syndicate 1947 managing agency services to Asta

Reinsurance News

Lloyd’s, the specialist insurance and reinsurance marketplace, has approved the novation of Indian reinsurer GIC Re’s syndicate 1947 managing agency agreement to Davies-owned Asta, effective July 1st, 2025. The agreement relates to bot...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

China Enlists Commercial Insurers in Bid to Boost Local Biotechs

Insurance Journal

China wants commercial insurance firms to invest in the development of homegrown medicines, Beijing’s latest bid to support its burgeoning biotech and pharmaceutical sector. Commercial insurers have been encouraged to set up investment funds to...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Ripe year-on-year revenue grows to £20.6m as expansion continues

Reinsurance News

Ripe, a UK digital managing general agent (MGA), has achieved 16% year-on-year revenue growth, with turnover increasing to £20.6 million in the 12 months ending 31 December 2024, up from £17.8 million in 2023. This growth marks the company’s 17th...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Trading environment one of most favourable for reinsurers in many years: Guy Carpenter

Reinsurance News

Despite extensive loss activity in Q1, Guy Carpenter anticipates strong reinsurer performance to continue for the rest of 2025, with capital growth of 5% to 7% by year-end. Despite global economic volatility and insured losses nearing $70 billion...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Aviva’s £3.7 Billion Direct Line Deal Gets UK Regulator’s Nod

Insurance Journal

Aviva Plc’s plan to buy Direct Line Insurance Group Plc for roughly £3.7 billion ($5.09 billion) to create the UK’s largest motor insurer has been given the nod from the country’s competition regulator. The Competition and Markets A...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Supply & demand balance shifts back towards buyers at mid-year reinsurance renewals: Gallagher Re

Reinsurance News

Buyers of protection had the opportunity to secure improvements to the structure of their property and specialty reinsurance programmes at the July 1st, 2025, reinsurance renewals, a period in which Gallagher Re notes a shift in the balance of sup...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Howden Re names Elliot Richardson as Executive Chair as Rod Fox steps down

Reinsurance News

Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory arm of Howden, has appointed Elliot Richardson as its new Executive Chair, as Rod Fox has decided to step down and leave the business. Fox, the founder of TigerRisk Partners...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Lockton appoints Serrault as COO of US, Kuonen named COO of Dunning

Reinsurance News

Lockton, a privately held insurance brokerage, has appointed Nick Serrault as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its US operations, reporting to Tim Ryan, Lockton’s US President, based in Texas. Serrault has nearly two decades of industry experienc...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Complexity, Talent Shortages Slow Benefits of Enterprise Progress on Data, AI Initiatives: ISG Study

Carrier Management

Complexity, Talent Shortages Slow Benefits of Enterprise Progress on...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Supreme Court Seeks Justice Department Views on Bayer’s Roundup Appeal

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court asked President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday for its views on Bayer’s bid to sharply limit lawsuits claiming that the company’s Roundup weedkiller causes cancer and potentially avert billions of dol...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Insurance Fraud Charges Dropped for Former Alabama Congressional Aide

Insurance Journal

A former aide to an Alabama congressman, previously sentenced for health care fraud, has been cleared of insurance fraud and other charges related to claims made on her mother’s car in 2022. Sherry McCormick, who was a case worker and …

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Apple Loses Bid to Dismiss Justice Department Antitrust Suit

Insurance Journal

Apple Inc. lost its bid to throw out an antitrust case brought by the US Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general on Monday, a victory for the aggressive posture taken during the Biden administration and carried on …

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Cal/OSHA Regulations Extended to Domestic Workers Starting July 1

Insurance Journal

Domestic workers employed by companies in California are now covered by state workplace safety and health laws under a new law that took effect today. Previously workplace safety and health laws did not cover individuals performing household domestic...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Hiscox launches new Cargo API for smaller risks

Reinsurance News

Responding to a clear market demand, specialist insurer Hiscox has launched a new Cargo API (application programming interface) based solution designed to cover smaller cargo – risks that typically do not get placed in the London insurance m...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Shut Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant May Restart in 2027, Owner Says

Insurance Journal

The former Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania may restart in 2027, about a year ahead of schedule after being put on a fast track to connect to the regional grid, executives with the plant’s owner Constellation Energy …

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

People Moves: MSIG USA Appoints Petrone as Northeast Leader

Insurance Journal

MSIG USA, headquartered in Warren, New Jersey, appointed David Petrone as Northeast region distribution leader. Petrone will be responsible for regional distribution strategy, broker and client relationships, and support for MSIG USA’s underwri...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Navigating the Changing Landscape of 831(b) Micro-Captives: How Recent Regulations are Reshaping Ris...

Risk & Insurance

As IRS scrutiny intensifies and new reporting requirements emerge, organizations utilizing micro-captive insurance companies face critical decisions about their risk management approaches. Understanding the evolving regulatory environment has beco...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

More Signs of Life in Insurtech

Insurance Thought Leadership

More Signs of Life in Insurtech PaulCarroll Mon, 06/30/2025 - 21:45 I'll be quick this week as...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Ardonagh completes $2.5 billion equity investment

coverager

The investment valued the group at $14 billion.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Save 40% With Usage-Based Insurance

coverager

According to Clearsurance.com, a good driver could save up to 40% on car insurance, with some policies starting at just $26 a month.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Symetra to acquire Dearborn’s group life and disability business

coverager

Symetra and HCSC will enter into an exclusive multi-year distribution agreement during which Symetra’s L&D products will be available to HCSC health care customers.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

ERGO Finalizes Full Acquisition of NEXT Insurance

IIR

NEXT Insurance has become part of ERGO’s management structure following Munich Re’s $2.6 billion acquisition, expanding ERGO’s presence in the U.S. small-business insurance market.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

MAPFRE RE Expands Leadership Team to Support Growth

IIR

Fernando Utrilla has been named deputy CFO, José López has been appointed assistant general manager MAPFRE Group Business, and José Manuel Inchausti will become chairman of the board in September.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Trucordia Names Rajeev Khanna CIO

IIR

Rajeev Khanna joins Trucordia to lead technology strategy and platform integration following leadership roles at Aon, Expedia, and Asurion.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

ReAlign Selects Insurity’s SpatialKey for Risk Analysis

IIR

ReAlign will use Insurity’s SpatialKey platform to enhance catastrophe risk management and improve portfolio decision-making.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Start Measuring: Accountability That Drives Producer Success

Rough Notes

What do you do when your producers aren’t producing?  Metrics, activity tracking, and scorecards don’t just hold producers accountable—they give them a blueprint for success. By Carolyn Smith, APR, TRA What do you do when your producers aren’t produc...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025