Reinsurance News
Global reinsurer SCOR and multinational insurer AXA have joined forces to launch a new Lloyd’s of London consortium aimed at bridging a critical financing gap by de-risking investment opportunities related to ecological restoration projects. By pr...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey has revealed that just 46% of insurance CEOs are confident about their company’s prospects for revenue growth over the next 12 months, an 18% dip from 56% in 2025. The company’s latest CEO survey is based o...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Phoenix Specialty, a London-based managing general agent (MGA), has strengthened its underwriting capabilities with an increase in available capacity, allowing greater flexibility when structuring risks. On an individual basis, the business can no...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, has concluded a £37.5 million buy-in with the Dr. Martens Airwair Group Pension Plan of the iconic British footwear brand founded in Northamptonshire...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
AM Specialty Insurance Group has appointed Joe Harding as Managing Director of UK Enterprises at Pinpoint UK. Harding has around 15 years of underwriting experience in the London Market across commercial and specialty lines, and joins Pinpoint UK...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Global insurer and reinsurer MS Amlin has announced the appointment of Sarah Wilson as Head of Outwards Reinsurance. In her new role, Wilson will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the Outwards Reinsurance function. She will...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
A combination of accelerated price softening in the property segment with a modest relaxation of certain terms and conditions, as well as ongoing challenges in the casualty space, the heightened frequency and severity of natural catastrophes, and...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Global supply chains are increasingly exposed to climate-related disruptions, revealing protection gaps in re/insurance and underscoring the need for stronger adaptation, improved data, and coordinated public–private governance, according to a rec...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Munich Re Specialty, a provider of specialty insurance solutions and part of the Munich Re Group, has appointed Andrew Fowles as Head of Broking within its Binding Authorities business. Fowles has more than 25 years of experience in delegated auth...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
US domiciled insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of Stefano Fasone as Director of its EMEA Underwriting Centre in Madrid, Spain. Working alongside regional leaders, Fasone’s responsibilities will include enhancing Chubb’s multiline, multil...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Optio Group, a specialty managing general agent (MGA), has acquired the remaining 75% stake in Italian MGA Heca S.r.l (Heca); financial details were not disclosed. This transaction gives Optio full ownership of Heca, further strengthening its posi...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
WTW subsidiary, Willis, has confirmed the appointment of Alex Benson as Head of Construction and Natural Resources Claims for Asia, with the role commencing on 6 April 2026. Operating from Singapore, Benson will join the regional leadership team a...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Gryphon Holdings, an insurance and financial services solutions innovator, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PrimeOne Insurance Company, a privately held specialty commercial lines carrier, in an undisclosed transaction. PrimeOne...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Howden, a global insurance and risk solutions firm, has expanded its Hong Kong team with several strategic appointments, reflecting its focus on client service and long-term growth. Cyrus Cheung, ACII, joins as Senior Director, Business Developmen...
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Moody’s Ratings, the credit rating agency, expects India’s insurance industry to benefit from sustained premium growth over the medium term, supporting an improvement in profitability. In Moody’s view, this growth is being driven by strong economi...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
As a response to increased sector demand, Mosaic Insurance, a specialty insurer concentrating on cyber risk and financial institutions, has bolstered its North America and International transactional tax-liability teams. This expansion includes th...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
CelsiusPro Group, a provider of parametric insurance solutions for climate risks, has partnered with ECOM Agroindustrial Corp Ltd., a soft-commodities services group specialising in coffee, cocoa and cotton, to provide Indonesian farmers exposed t...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
International insurance group Ageas has updated its Net Operating Result guidance as it is now expecting to make significantly more profit in 2025 than originally forecasted thanks to a tax change in China. The updated guidance range is now set be...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
Zurich Insurance Group has submitted an improved proposal of 1,280 pence in cash per share to acquire specialist insurer Beazley after the latter’s Board rejected a previous proposal they felt significantly undervalued the firm. On January 4...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
Westfield Specialty International, a re/insurance provider, has appointed Matthew Radbourne as Class Underwriter for Power and Onshore Renewables, based in London, Radbourne will report to Jon Hamilton, Divisional Director, Marine and Energy. Hami...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), an international conservation organisation working on environmental protection and sustainable development, has published a new white paper titled “Tackling the Insurance Protection Gap: leveraging climate and...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), the commercial insurance arm of Berkshire Hathaway, has recently announced the promotion of Kim Schumacher to Head of General Property in Germany. Schumacher joined BHSI in 2024 as a Senior Property U...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
The insurance and reinsurance market is expected to experience further softening in 2026, yet profitability is to remain robust, with returns on equity (ROEs) remaining above the industry’s cost of capital, Fitch Ratings notes in a recent report....
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
New Reinsurance Company Ltd. (NewRe), a Swiss reinsurer and part of the Munich Re Group, has announced the appointment of Dr. Sascha Brehm to its Board of Directors, effective 16th January 2026. Brehm succeeds Markus Hummel, who stepped down after...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026
According to global reinsurance broker Howden Re, buyers of cyber reinsurance benefitted from favourable supply dynamics at the January 1st, 2026, renewals, supported by strong competition and a manageable loss environment. Although there were sev...
Posted: Jan 19, 2026