Reinsurance News

Kettle and RLI launch new multi-peril commercial property insurance product

AI-enabled insurance and reinsurance underwriter Kettle has partnered with RLI, a U.S.-based specialty insurer, to launch a new multi-peril commercial property insurance product. Kettle explained that the non-admitted product provides comprehensiv...

Posted: Feb 16, 2026

Zurich granted extension of PUSU deadline for Beazley proposal

The two insurers reached an agreement on the key financial terms of a possible recommended cash offer for Zurich to acquire 100% of Beazley on February 4th, and Zurich has now been granted an extension of the PUSU deadline by more than two weeks....

Posted: Feb 16, 2026

ARPC completes reduced $2bn terrorism retrocession program for 2026

Australia’s terrorism reinsurance pool, administered by Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC), has purchased a reduced terrorism retrocession limit of $2 billion, with an increased deductible of $500 million, for the 2026 calendar year. A...

Posted: Feb 16, 2026

Ping Li (Eva) appointed to expanded leadership role at Howden Re China

Howden, an insurance brokerage and risk advisory group, has promoted Ping Li (Eva) to a senior leadership role within its reinsurance division, Howden Re, in Mainland China. Ping Li has more than 15 years of experience across the insurance and rei...

Posted: Feb 16, 2026

Consilium launches blended PI, D&O and crime policy for real estate

Consilium, a specialist re/insurance brokerage, has launched a blended professional indemnity (PI), directors & officers (D&O) and crime policy to address the risks faced by real estate professionals when working collaboratively on propert...

Posted: Feb 16, 2026

Pen Underwriting adds Nahal and Parkash to PI underwriting team

Pen Underwriting, a multi-class multi-territory managing general agent (MGA), has expanded its team of professional indemnity (PI) underwriters in Birmingham, with the addition of Raman Nahal as Senior PI Underwriter, and Jazz Parkash as PI Underw...

Posted: Feb 16, 2026

European reinsurer price declines less severe than broker headlines: JP Morgan

Price declines reported so far by European reinsurers are much less severe than the figures reported by reinsurance brokers, aided by diversified portfolios which help to buffer the impact, according to JP Morgan analysts. The report from JP Morga...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Tokio Marine’s international business profits rise in Q3’25

Tokio Marine Holdings has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, reporting that its international business profits reached JPY376.7 billion, a 19% increase compared to the same period they year prior. This p...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Chubb makes changes to North America Field Operations leadership team

Chubb has announced a number of North America Field Operations leadership changes, which include the appointment of Chad Yarlagadda as Regional Executive Officer, Midwest Region; Ben Mortimer as Regional Executive Officer, Southeast Region; and Ke...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Enstar to acquire AF Group from Blue Cross

Enstar, a global insurance and reinsurance group backed by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. (AF Group) f...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Ryan Specialty’s revenue grows by 13.2% in Q4’25

International specialty insurance firm, Ryan Specialty, has reported a 13.2% rise in total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 to $751.2 million, compared to $663.5 million in the prior-year period, with an organic growth rate of 6.6%. The insu...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Generali launches new software factory to drive tech transformation

Italy-headquartered insurer Generali has launched a new group software factory, Generali Core Tech, to advance its technological transformation. This move aligns with the insurer’s “Lifetime Partner 27: Driving Excellence” strate...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

AXA XL and USMIG to distribute coverage for shipping supply chain and transport

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, has partnered with U.S. Marine Insurance Group (USMIG) to offer Shipper’s Interest insurance, addressing market shifts in the logistics landscape. The pair’s collaboration kicked off in...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Sompo Intl. sees 9M’25 revenue surge as reinsurance CoR falls to 66.2%

Bermuda-based Sompo International, the international operating arm of the Tokyo-based Sompo Holdings, has disclosed total insurance revenue for the first nine months of the 2025 fiscal year of $12.05 billion, up $835 million from the same period o...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Michael Lewis succeeds Sarah Robson as President, Marsh Risk Canada

Michael Lewis has been promoted to President of Marsh Risk Canada, succeeding Sarah Robson, who will continue to serve as Marsh Canada CEO. Starting April 1st, Lewis will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of Marsh Risk&#82...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Brazil’s IRB(Re) posts considerably higher underwriting profit for 2025

Brazilian reinsurance company IRB(Re) produced a stronger underwriting result for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025 with an improved combined ratio, although the top-line reduced for both periods, driven mostly by the impact of cancelled...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

MAPFRE Re establishes India branch office

Spanish insurance company MAPFRE’s reinsurance branch, MAPFRE Re, has received approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) of India to open its newest branch office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Lloyd’s promotes Emma Loynes to CEO of APMEA

Emma Loynes has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) at the specialist Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance marketplace, succeeding Chris Mackinnon. Loynes joined Lloyd&#8217...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

MS Re lifts 9M’25 income to $341m on benign loss experience and premium growth

MS Re, the Switzerland-domiciled reinsurance entity of MS&AD Holdings, has reported net income of $341 million for the first nine months of 2025 on an IFRS 17 basis, representing an increase of $119 million from $222 million in the same period...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Liberty Mutual details leadership transition at Global Risk Solutions

Liberty Mutual Insurance, a property and casualty insurer, has recently announced that Neeti Bhalla Johnson will step down from her role as President of Global Risk Solutions (GRS) effective March 6, 2026, as she pursues new opportunities. As Pres...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

DUAL and SCOR team up to expand corporate insurance capacity in Brazil

DUAL, one of the world’s largest Managing General Agents (MGAs) and part of Howden, has partnered with global reinsurer SCOR to bring enhanced capacity to the Brazilian corporate insurance market. Under the agreement, DUAL Brazil and SCOR will rep...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Kuwait Re posts rise in net profit to $65m for 2025

Kuwait Reinsurance Company achieved a roughly 41% year-on-year rise in net profit for 2025 to $65 million, as total insurance revenue increased by 13% to around $294 million. After insurance services expenses of $257 million in 2025, the insurance...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

MS Amlin’s profit up to £162m as combined ratio strengthens in Q3’25

Global re/insurer MS Amlin, part of MS&AD Holdings, generated an insurance service profit of £183 million for the period January to September 2025 (Q3’25), an increase of 53% year-on-year, as the firm’s combined ratio strengthened...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Lloyd’s adds Fiona Luck and Sean McGovern as new Deputy Chairs

The specialist Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance marketplace has confirmed the additions of both Fiona Luck and Sean McGovern as Deputy Chairs, joining Victoria Carter who has served in the role since 2021. Luck joined the Lloyd’s Coun...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026

Admiral Group to broaden its motor offering with Flock acquisition

Admiral Group, an UK-based insurance company, has reached an agreement to acquire Flock, a digital commercial fleet insurance provider. Valued at £80 million, the acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, gives Admiral access to Flock’s innovat...

Posted: Feb 13, 2026