Reinsurance News

Clyde & Co merges with Tillman Batchelor to expand US insurance operations

Global law firm Clyde & Co has merged with Dallas-domiciled, law firm Tillman Batchelor LLP, further expanding the company’s North American insurance practice and capabilities in the southwestern US. As part of the merger, Mark Tillman a...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Chubb’s Sara Farrup joins AXIS as Head of Global Markets

As part of a previously planned leadership transition, insurer and reinsurer AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has appointed Sara Farrup (nee Mitchell) as Head of Global Markets, reporting to Vince Tizzio, President and Chief Executive Officer, AXIS....

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Efficient reinsurance structures key for 1.1 cyber renewals: Gallagher Re

As per Gallagher Re’s 1st View report, the cyber renewals at 1.1 2025 focused on securing the most efficient reinsurance structures amid “extremely healthy” levels of capacity from reinsurers and an improved understanding of tail...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Rates-on-line for retro cat XoL fall 10-20% at 1.1 2025, says Howden

According to Howden’s 1.1 2025 renewals report, risk-adjusted retrocession catastrophe XoL rates-on-line fell by between 10% and 20% at the January reinsurance renewals, as a result of trapped capital stemming from Hurricane Milton being neg...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Roamly expands reinsurance partnerships to drive growth and innovation

Roamly has expanded its reinsurance partnerships to include SiriusPoint, Spinnaker, Apollo, ICW, Vantage, and Ladder Re. Roamly is a global digital insurance technology company offering AI-powered solutions that help insurers develop products, str...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Everest’s Paretchan joins Ascot US as SVP of partnership engagement

Insurer and reinsurer Ascot US has appointed Vahan Paretchan as Senior Vice President of Partnership Engagement for its Southeast region. In the role, he is expected to work closely with Ascot’s US colleagues, where he will help provide the firm&#...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Guy Carpenter global property cat ROL index down 6.6% at Jan 1 reinsurance renewals

Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter’s latest Global Property Catastrophe Rate on Line (ROL) Index has fallen 6.6% at the January 1st, 2025, reinsurance renewals, which reflects the reported rate decreases seen across global property cat treatie...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Marsh Asia appoints Brent Clawson as Global Placement Leader

Insurance broker and risk advisor Marsh has announced the appointment of Brent Clawson as Global Placement Leader for Marsh Asia. Clawson brings nearly two decades of industry experience, particularly in Asia. He has been working at Marsh for over...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Southeast US SCS and flooding may cause hundreds of millions in losses: Aon

The severe convective storm (SCS), tornadoes, and flooding that struck the southeast US from December 26-29 may lead to combined economic and insured losses reaching hundreds of millions of USD, according to global insurance and reinsurance broker...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Newline Group adds Malcolm Newman as a Non-Exec Director

Newline Group, a specialty insurance provider, has appointed Malcolm Newman as a new Non-Executive Director. Newman is a re/insurance industry veteran with over four decades of experience, most recently serving as the Chairman of Tindall Riley &#3...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Allianz Australia to sell Hunter to private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners

Australian private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners has agreed to acquire Allianz Australia Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, Hunter Premium Funding. Hunter allows businesses to pay their insurance premiums in regular instalments rather than as...

Posted: Jan 06, 2025

US E&S insurance market poised to maintain upward trajectory, says Conning

The Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance market has experienced significant growth, achieving a 21% compound annual growth rate over the past five years, surpassing $104 billion in premiums in 2023, and is expected to continue its upward traject...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merge to form new global law firm

Law firms Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord have announced their merger to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, a firm with over 1,600 attorneys and 33 offices across the US and Europe. Tom Cole, Chair of Troutman Pepper Locke, said, “This merger is...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

ASIC earns AM Best’s affirmation of A- rating with stable outlook

AM Specialty Insurance Company has announced that AM Best has reaffirmed its Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook. This recognition highlights ASIC’s focus on underwriting quality, disciplined risk manageme...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

CEE cat loss-free property reinsurance treaties renew -2.5% to +5% at 1.1: Gallagher Re

According to reinsurance broker Gallagher Re, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) catastrophe loss-free property reinsurance treaties were renewed -2.5% to up 5%, while catastrophe loss-hit reinsurance rates increased 10% to 20% at the January 1, 202...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Encik Zaid appointed Officer in Charge, Labuan Re

Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) has appointed Encik Zaid Aziz Ibrahim as its Officer in Charge, following the recent departure of Puan Johana Era Zainuddin on December 31, 2024. Encik Zaid currently serves as the firm’s Chief Underwri...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Palomar Holdings acquires First Indemnity of America Insurance Company

Specialty property insurer Palomar Holdings has completed its acquisition of First Indemnity of America Insurance Company (FIA). Founded in 1979, FIA is an independent surety company specialising in providing bonding solutions for contractors, bus...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Brian Young takes over as President of Fairfax Insurance, Carl Overy now CEO of Odyssey

Canadian financial holding company, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, has appointed Brian Young as President of Fairfax Insurance Group, with Carl Overy taking over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Odyssey Group, effective January 1st, 2025....

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Ranked by 2023 NPW, health carriers again dominate list of world’s largest insurers

In terms of net premiums written (NPW), health insurance companies continued to dominate in 2023 as four out of the top five were US-based health insurers, with UnitedHealth Group holding on to the top spot for the 10th year in a row with NPW grow...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Cyber reinsurance market increasingly mature and efficient: Howden

The 1 January 2025 cyber reinsurance renewals progressed smoothly, with some notable price moderation, the entry of new reinsurers, and a growing focus on non-proportional products, reflecting an increasingly mature and efficient market, according...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Verisk submits wildfire cat model for review whilst new California rules take effect

Global data analytics and technology provider, Verisk, has submitted its wildfire catastrophe model for review by the California Department of Insurance (CDI), which recently finalised regulatory changes aimed at stabilising the state’s insu...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

SageSure completes acquisition of GeoVera Advantage

Managing general underwriter SageSure has closed the previously announced acquisition of GeoVera Advantage Insurance Services, LLC. The entity will now function as a newly formed MGA, including the residential earthquake risk underwriting franchis...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Reinsurers see opportunities amid market moderation: Gallagher Re CEO

Reinsurers view the current market as an attractive space, even after some moderation in terms and conditions. However, they face ongoing pressure to deliver strong results amid a renewal season marked by variability and diverse outcomes, accordin...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Maiden expects reserve charges of up to $150m in Q4’24 results

After announcing its reserve review in November, Maiden Holdings has reported that it currently anticipates that it will incur charges of up to $150 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The reserve review, outlined in the company’s third-quarter...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025

Marsh McLennan Agency acquires Acumen Solutions Group to expand insurance services

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a division of Marsh offering insurance and financial services across North America, has acquired Melville, New York-based full-service insurance agency Acumen Solutions Group LLC, with terms of the deal undisclosed. Fo...

Posted: Jan 03, 2025