Reinsurance News

Gallagher Re promotes Mark Hansen to COO

Reinsurance brokerage Gallagher Re has promoted Mark Hansen, who has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its North America division since 2021, as its new global COO, taking over from Chris Brook. Hansen has served as COO for Gallagher Re...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Coalition adds Allianz CEO Bäte to Board

Active Insurance provider, Coalition, has appointed Oliver Bäte, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of global insurer Allianz SE, to its Board of Directors. Joshua Motta, Coalition’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, commented on the addition...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

BCS expands offering with gene therapy reinsurance solutions

BCS Financial has expanded its stop loss and reinsurance offerings to include new payer solutions in response to the growing gene therapy pipeline. Peter Costello, BCS President & Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Gene therapies offer...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

MAPFRE’s Huertas calls to legislate on the ethical risk of AI

Speaking at the Geneva Association Summit 50, MAPFRE’s Chairman and CEO, Antonio Huertas explained that the industry “must legislate on the ethical risk of AI”, emphasizing that this must be done judiciously. He explained that “o...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Markel’s State National set to enter UK market in 2024

State National Companies, the Markel owned program, is set to enter the UK market beginning January 1, 2024. According to the announcement, State National is partnering with Markel International Insurance Company Limited to create a program servic...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

P/C Market Survey reveals softening D&O premiums amidst industry challenges

In Q3 2023, the Quarterly Property/Casualty (P/C) Market Survey reported the 24th consecutive quarter of overall premium increases, but notably, Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance premiums saw a rare decline of -0.3%, marking the first dec...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Insurance more relevant than ever but insurability increasingly challenged: Ariss, GA

Speaking recently at the Geneva Association’s 50th Summit in Zurich, Switzerland, Jad Ariss, Managing Director, explained in his opening remarks that although insurance has grown in relevance, insurability is being increasingly challenged as...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Carbon Underwriting Syndicate 747 to increase GWP to £204m in 2024

Carbon Underwriting Limited’s Syndicate 4747 is expecting gross written premium (GWP) to increase from GPB 150 million in 2023 to an expected GBP 204 million in 2024 across a staggering number of new product lines and geographies. At the sam...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

AM Best panel explores how GenAI & ChatGPT are reshaping the insurance industry

A recent panel hosted by AM Best, that included insurance and technology experts, examined how Generative AI and ChatGPT technologies will play a key role in driving the customer experience across the industry. The panel featured, Arun Balakrishna...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

TMHCCI grows Birmingham team and announces new Manchester office

Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI) has announced it is pursuing further growth in the UK regional Professional Risks market with the appointment of three new underwriters and the opening of a new office in Manchester. Joining TMHCCI’s Birming...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Costero Brokers names Marsh SVP Olley as Cyber Divisional Director

Costero Brokers, a privately held London-based brokerage, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Olley as Cyber Divisional Director, effective November 27, 2023. In his new role, Olley will focus on the growth of Costero’s cyber offering,...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

European non-life insurers remain strongly reserved despite inflation: BofA Securities

As per the BofA Securities annual reserve review, European non-life insurers remain “strongly reserved and well placed to deal with shocks, despite the impact of higher-than-expected inflation in recent years.” Analysts at BofA Securit...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Growing protection gap in insurance threatens Australians’ financial security: Andrew Hall

In a recent speech at the National Press Club, Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) CEO Andrew Hall warned of a widening “protection gap” in the insurance market, posing a significant threat to Australians’ financial security. Ha...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Moody’s revises Allianz’s outlook to Stable, affirms A2 IFSR

Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the A2 insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) of Allianz S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of Allianz SE, and simultaneously revised the outlook from negative to stable. The rating affirmation and outl...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Apollo launches new Specialty Treaty class of business

Independent specialist insurer and reinsurer Apollo has revealed it will launch a new Specialty Treaty class of business within the Reinsurance Division of Syndicate 1969, 1 January 2024. As per Apollo, the new portfolio will focus on the niche cl...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Insurwave acquires specialty insurance AI tech from EY

London-based insurtech platform Insurwave has acquired AI technology designed for the specialty insurance market from EY. According to Insurwave, the AI technology has been integrated into its existing platform, which focuses on providing insurers...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Pete Allchorne takes over Nicola Critchley as FOIL President

The Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), has announced the election of Pete Allchorne, Partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, as President, taking over the position from Nicola Critchley, Partner at DWF Law. Prior to this, Allchorne chair...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Falvey Insurance Group appoints Tom Nasso as Chief Underwriting Officer

Maritime risks insurer, Falvey Insurance Group has appointed Tom Nasso as the Chief Underwriting Officer. He will be the newest addition to its executive team. Nasso had accepted the position in May but was on gardening leave until his start date...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

National Economic Council considers insuring Nigerians against natural disasters: report

According to reports by The Nation publication, the National Economic Council (NEC) is considering insuring Nigerians from unanticipated natural disasters like earthquakes and floods. The NEC is currently being chaired by Vice-President Kashim She...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

AM Best maintains stable outlook on Chile’s insurance market

Ratings agency AM Best is maintaining a stable outlook on Chile’s insurance market, supported by the market’s resilience on the back of improved dynamics despite global and domestic pressures. The strengthening of the regulatory framework in...

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Some bright spots, but P&C insurers face challenges and uncertainties: WTW

Insurance broker WTW predicts that catastrophe-exposed property business will see price increases of between +10% to +25% in 2024 and warns that while commercial lines price increases have started to stabilise, it’s a challenging and uncerta...

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Alliant names Martin Khalaf as Senior VP, Americas division

Alliant Insurance Services has hired Martin Khalaf as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. According to Alliant, Khalaf will leverage his expertise in property and casualty insurance, risk management and safety to provide co...

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

“COP28 offers nations a chance to re-centre their climate compass”: Swiss Re’s Mumenthaler

COP28 offers leaders ”another chance to refocus their efforts to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and spur a just energy transition” Swiss Re CEO Christian Mumenthaler has highlighted ahead of the climate meeting. The world is currently experiencin...

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Lightyear joins BHMS as co-lead investor to support Inszone’s next phase of growth

US broker Inszone Insurance Services, LLC has announced strategic investment from Lightyear Capital LLC, joining the company’s current investor, BHMS Investments, for its next phase of growth. Martin Sullivan, Operating Partner at Lightyear and fo...

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

QBE sees Q3 GWP growth of 7%, forecasts FY operating ratio of 94.5%

Australian insurer QBE has reported that 3Q 2023 gross written premium (GWP) growth was 7% on the prior corresponding period, on both a reported and constant currency basis. The firm also disclosed that group-wide, renewal rate increases averaged...

Posted: Nov 27, 2023