Reinsurance News
Credit rating agency Moody’s reports that publicly traded US life insurers delivered solid, though uneven, operating profitability in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the boost from higher interest rates subsided and yields stabilised. While results...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
James River Group has disclosed that it returned to profitability in 2025, posting net income available to common shareholders of $39.6m, versus a loss of $118.3m a year earlier, driven by improved underwriting results. The firm’s gross writ...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Following SiriusPoint’s strong set of results for the full year 2025, CEO Scott Egan discussed what he believes matters most beneath the headline numbers, how he is approaching growth and capital allocation, and why the re/insurer is leaning hard...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
QBE Insurance Group, a commercial insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Australia, has appointed Stephanie Cryer as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for its International division, taking effect on 1 April 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Cr...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Kennedys, an international insurance law firm, has warned that the developing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran presents the prospect of a rare, multi-line event for the global insurance and reinsurance market. In Kennedys’ ass...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Specialist managing general agent (MGA) underwriting platform, Arrow Risk Management, has appointed Paul Witzenfeld as Underwriting Practice Leader, tasked with spearheading the firm’s new property facultative (FAC) reinsurance underwriting...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, has announced the promotion of three senior leaders within its Ryan Financial Lines business. Ryan Financial Lines (RFL) provides an all-in-one platform...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Hiscox has released the latest results and estimates for its flagship Lloyd’s syndicates, forecasting a return of 3.5% to 13.5% for Syndicate 33 and a significantly higher 23.2% to 33.2% for Syndicate 6104 for the 2025 year of account. The optimis...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
RiverStone International, a global provider of legacy solutions, has appointed Ciara Browne as Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Browne is an experienced actuary and consultant in the Irish insurance market, with more than a decade of experience advising...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
A fundamental shift in global transition assumptions is forcing insurers to reassess how they underwrite both physical climate and evolving transition risks to remain relevant and competitive, according to the latest Underwriting the Transition re...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
mea Platform, an AI product company serving the re/insurance sector, has announced that Price Forbes, part of The Ardonagh Group, has selected its AI solutions to enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen client delivery across its broking...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Antares Global, a specialist Lloyd’s syndicate known for providing tailored marine, aviation, and property insurance solutions, has promoted Ina Salillari to Reinsurance Purchasing Lead, Retail – Business Development. She joined the syndicat...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, S&P has indicated that reinsurers’ capital adequacy is strong enough to mitigate the potential risk of credit quality deterioration, although those with broad geographic footprint...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Cotality, a global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, has appointed the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of USAA, Wayne Peacock, as an Independent Member of its Board, effective February 18th, 2026. Peacock s...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), a London-based specialty re/insurance underwriting platform and division of K2 Insurance Services, has launched K2 Professional Indemnity Limited (K2 PI), a new division that will write international (...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
A newly established centralised management platform for the life and annuity sector, Foundry Insurance Services Ltd. (Foundry), has officially launched in Bermuda. The firm is led by Andrew Markus as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and focuses on in...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of Andrew McGee as Chief Broking Officer for Howden UK&I Retail. In his new role, McGee will oversee engagement with Howden’s insurer partners. His proven track recor...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Brokerslink, an insurance broking network connecting independent brokers worldwide, has expanded its operations in Greece by bringing on board Athens-based AGORA Insurance. Founded in 2024 through the strategic merger of portfolios from leading lo...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Acrisure London Wholesale, the London-based wholesale division of global fintech firm Acrisure, has expanded into the construction market with the appointment of Tom Hester as Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of Construction. In his new role, Hes...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Consilium, a specialty re/insurance broker, has introduced a dedicated policy within its Professional & Executive Risks division to address the needs of private equity firms. The policy is designed specifically for private equity, with wording...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing-markets-focused re/insurance group, has appointed Joseph Kotran as Head of Business Development, Middle East and Turkey. In his new role, Kotran will lead business development initiatives across the reg...
Posted: Mar 03, 2026
The four leading development insurer parametric risk pools — Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC), African Risk Capacity (ARC), Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC), and Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Fac...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
MS Reinsurance (MS Re), a Switzerland-domiciled global reinsurer, has announced that its Group Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) Charles Goldie will retire, effective 1st April 2026, with Jörg Bruniecki, current CUO, Global Specialty Lines, succeed...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
An agreement has now been reached for global insurer Zurich to acquire London-headquartered specialist insurer Beazley in an £8.1 billion (USD 10.8bn) all-cash transaction, bringing together “two highly complementary businesses to establish...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a global life and health reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Jayson Bronchetti as Executive Vice President, Investments, effective 2nd March 2026. Bronchetti will succeed Leslie Barbi, who...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026