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Moderate H1 cat losses mask regional extremes, Aon warns

2026-07-22T19:51:00+01:00

Global economic losses from natural disasters fell 25% below average to $111bn, but insured cat losses remained broadly in line with historical levels as US severe convective storms dominated the industry toll

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Willis Re launches global life reinsurance practice
2026-07-22T11:54:00+01:00
The new operation will be led by Christian Howells and will provide advisory and broking services for life insurers, reinsurers, and pension and annuity providers
Liberty Specialty Markets: Cyber approaches inflection point as AI amplifies risk
2026-07-20T11:17:00+01:00
European cyber pricing continues to soften despite elevated losses, expanding digital dependencies and growing regulatory and AI-related exposures, writes LSM’s head of cyber and tech E&O for Europe, Oliver Delvos
LM Re appoints Spurgeon global head of cyber reinsurance
2026-07-20T10:52:00+01:00
London-based exec succeeds Ivonne Staisch and will lead growth of Liberty Mutual Reinsurance’s global cyber portfolio
Aon expands data centre insurance programme to $5bn
2026-07-20T10:02:00+01:00
Expanded Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program adds capacity and broader risk solutions for digital infrastructure assets from development to long-term operations
Aon appoints Liang exec chair of Greater China reinsurance
2026-07-20T09:17:00+01:00
Hong Kong-based executive brings more than 34 years of insurance experience across China and the US
Benign cat losses reinforce soft market conditions – Gallagher Re
2026-07-16T14:58:00+01:00
Below-average first-half losses have left catastrophe budgets largely intact, although earthquake, extreme heat and shifting El Niño risks underline the potential for volatility to return