Reinsurance News

Allied Trust expands its homeowners insurance program in North Carolina

Allied Trust Insurance Company has announced the launch of its homeowners insurance program in North Carolina, US, to provide coverage focused insurance options for coastal residents. Having entered the North Carolina insurance market in 2022 afte...

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Ed Thomas joins Aon as Head of Lloyd’s Capital within Reinsurance Solutions Capital Advisory unit

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has named Lloyd’s of London’s Ed Thomas as head of Lloyd’s Capital within its Reinsurance Solutions Capital Advisory team, based in London. In his new role, Thomas takes on responsibil...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

TransRe announces key promotions to enhance cyber underwriting and services

To better support the underwriting of a growing line of business and enhance product and service offerings, TransRe, a global reinsurer, has announced the promotion of Tina Kališnik to Global Portfolio Leader, Cyber, and Diana Liu to US Cyber Unde...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Insured nat cat losses to continue rising, warns Swiss Re’s Kera McDonald

Global insured losses from natural disasters are expected to continue rising at an annual rate of 5-7% relative to GDP, according to Kera McDonald, Chief Underwriting Officer at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. During Swiss Re’s recent media dialogue...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

SiriusPoint and Irish MGA partner on property owners program

Global speciality re/insurer SiriusPoint has announced its partnership with Service First Insurance, a managing general agent (MGA) that provides insurance solutions for the commercial and business markets in the Republic of Ireland. Service First...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Greta Hager to succeed Kai Talarek as Fortitude Re CFO

Global multi-line reinsurer Fortitude Re has appointed Greta Hager as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with Kai Talarek transitioning to the newly created role of Chief Growth & Optimization Officer, effective August 17th, 2024. Both Hag...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

QBE launches global cyber policy to enhance client resilience

Global insurer QBE has launched QCyberProtect, a comprehensive and consistent cyber policy designed to enhance cyber resilience for a diverse range of clients across the globe. QCyberProtect offers customised coverage for losses from various cyber...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Chubb appoints Peter Kelaher as Division President of Continental EMEA

Global property and casualty insurer Chubb has appointed Peter Kelaher as Division President of Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa (EMEA), subject to regulatory approval. The appointment is expected to be effective September 1st, 202...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

RAA and NOAA sign agreement to enhance severe weather risk assessment and communication

The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), a trade association representing property and casualty reinsurers, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an US federal agency focused on the conditions of the oceans, major wa...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Insurtech funding in LatAm falls to historic low at $26m in H124

Insurtech funding in Latin America (LatAm) fell to a historic low of $26 million during the first half of 2024, marking a 78% decline from the same period in 2023. Looking at the period between July 2023 – June 2024, inclusively, the total r...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

West P&I appoints Katy Shearer as Chief Risk Officer to strengthen risk management

West P&I, an insurance provider for the global maritime and offshore industries, has announced the appointment of Katy Shearer as Chief Risk Officer, adding her role to the Management Board of Directors. This decision highlights Shearer’s sign...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Jamaica to receive additional $10.3m from CCRIF after excess rainfall policy triggered

Jamaica’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Nigel Clarke, has revealed that the country’s Excess Rainfall Policy with the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) has been triggered following Hurricane Beryl, providing Jamaica with an addition...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

GIC Re to implement SAP Fioneer’s technology to meet IFRS17 requirements

In order to adopt the International Financial Reporting Standard 17 (IFRS17) by the official target date India’s General Insurance Corporation (GIC Re) has chosen to implement SAP Fioneer’s Financial Products Subledger (FPSL) for Insurance s...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Markel names Rob Cole its Chief Actuarial Officer

Markel, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Rob Cole as the Chief Actuarial Officer. Cole will succeed Ron Herrig, who will be retiring at the end of 2024 after a successful 28-year career with Markel. Brian Costanzo, Chief Finan...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Fleming files lawsuit against James River and executives concerning JRG Re purchase

Fleming Intermediate Holdings has reportedly filed a lawsuit for securities fraud, common-law fraud, and breach of contract in federal court against James River Group and its CEO and CFO concerning Fleming’s purchase of JRG Re from James River for...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

GCube unveils $100m Lloyd’s consortium to support BESS sector

GCube Insurance, an underwriter for renewable energy products, has launched a new consortium, comprised of six Lloyd’s syndicates, in a move that is set to provide battery energy storage system (BESS) developers and asset owners worldwide wi...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Insurance industry has reached a new equilibrium: Swiss Re’s Jérôme Haegeli

The resilience of the global economy to geopolitical tensions and the higher inflationary environment has set the scene for growth and better profitability across the insurance sector, according to global reinsurer Swiss Re’s latest World In...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Capco appoints Paul Riseborough as UK Managing Partner

Capco, a management and technology consultancy focused on the financial services industry, has announced the appointment of Paul Riseborough as Managing Partner for its UK business. In his new role, Riseborough will be based in London and will joi...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

SCOR accelerates L&H reserving review after negative experience variance in Q1’24

Following the negative experience variance in Q1 2024, French reinsurer SCOR has accelerated its annual L&H reserving assumptions review, and revealed that its Life & Health (L&H) insurance service result (ISR) in 2024 is now expected...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Hurricane Beryl US insured losses to fall between $2.5bn & $4.5bn: Moody’s RMS

Moody’s RMS Event Response has estimated that U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Beryl will likely fall between $2.5 billion and $4.5 billion, encompassing damage from wind, storm surge, and precipitation-induced flooding. At the same time, accord...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

CRC Group strengthens team with three new hires

CRC Group, a wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, has announced the appointments of three new professionals to its team. These additions are part of CRC Group’s strategic expansion effort to enhance support for retail...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Greensmith to lead Kaufman’s International portfolio

H.W. Kaufman Group, a privately held, global insurance organisation, has announced the appointment of Paul Greensmith as Chief Executive Officer for H.W. Kaufman Group London. Joining the company in October, Greensmith will be responsible for Kauf...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

FERMA Policy Manifesto proposes enhancements for EU resilience and competitiveness

FERMA, the Federation of European Risk Management Associations, has published its EU Policy Manifesto, outlining its priorities for policymakers in EU Institutions for the upcoming 2024-2029 mandate and explains how the Federation can support thes...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Organisations to benefit from Artex newly launched Vermont Protected Cell Company

Artex, Gallagher’s wholly-owned subsidiary for alternative risk and capital, has launched its first Vermont Protected Cell Company (PCC), to provide organisations of all sizes and industries with an alternative platform to support their risk...

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

AIG names Melissa Twiningdavis Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer

Global insurer American International Group (AIG) has appointed Melissa Twiningdavis as Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Administrative Officer, effective September 1st, 2024, reporting to Peter Zaffino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (...

Posted: Jul 15, 2024