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QBE Re appoints Cherrak to lead MENA operations
Reinsurer QBE Re has created a new regional leadership role for the Middle East and North Africa as the reinsurer looks to expand its presence in the market
Aon adds Mitchell and Rimmer to Global ReSpecialty team
Aon has appointed Jimmy Mitchell and Adam Rimmer to its Global ReSpecialty team as the broker continues to expand its specialty and proportional reinsurance capabilities
AXA XL launches dedicated prevention business unit
AXA XL has created a standalone prevention-focused business unit led by Libby Benet as the re/insurer looks to expand its advisory and risk consulting capabilities
Tariffs outweigh conflict concerns in latest Willis political risk survey
Political risk research from WTW ranked tariffs above international conflict as the leading political risk concern despite escalating tensions in the Middle East
HIVE launches aviation reinsurance division with Bradbury and Down hires
Specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters will launch an aviation reinsurance division later this year as part of its multi-class expansion strategy
Gallagher Re expands MGA Solutions role for Hails in APAC
Reinsurance broker has promoted Russell Hails to lead MGA Solutions across APAC as the broker looks to expand its regional MGA proposition
MS Amlin launches property treaty consortium at Lloyd’s
New consortium launched, citing demand for data centre risks, increasing maximum line size by 35% to $67.5m as demand grows for larger property treaty limits
Everest appoints Davis to lead North America wholesale and specialty
Everest Group has announced the appointment of Lisa Davis as its new head of North America wholesale and specialty.
Moody’s: European insurers face rising geopolitical and competitive pressures
Ratings agency gives stable outlook on European insurers, says P&C profitability has recovered and life demand remains strong, but gains are likely to plateau as pricing softens and Middle East risks grow
Gallagher Re: AI projects capture 95% of Q1 insurtechs funding as sector rebound continues
Insurtech investment reached $1.63bn in Q1 2026, according to the reinsurance broker’s research, with AI-focused firms dominating funding and life and health deals also surging
Supercede: Demand for reinsurance intelligence is outpacing multi-year technology timelines
Most tech programmes are designed around a clear endpoint, but most reinsurance decisions are made long before that point arrives, writes Ben Rose, co-founder and president of re/insurtech firm Supercede
DIFC insurance premiums reached $4.2bn in 2025, double 2022’s underwriting volumes
Figures for 2025 show DIFC saw a 20% annual rise in gross written premiums as global insurers and reinsurers expanded regional presence
Dive In Festival 2026 leads with AI and ‘human gain’ theme at centre of final festival
Global insurance culture festival to conclude after 12 years as industry debates balancing AI adoption with human skills and trust
Capgemini: AI “trailblazers” outpace P&C peers with 21% higher revenue growth
Report from the tech consultant finds only 10% of insurers scaling AI effectively, with most still stuck at pilot stage and failing to track returns
Apollo targets international casualty reinsurance with Mackenzie hire
London platform adds new class as Tim Mackenzie joins from Berkley Re to lead buildout from 2027
Arch Insurance EU launches European property and opens Milan office
Dublin-based carrier builds out continental platform with new underwriting hubs and multi-line Italian presence
Howden Re: Baltimore bridge loss resets marine reinsurance benchmark
Howden Re managing director Hugo Chelton says the $2.8bn Baltimore bridge loss will concentrate in reinsurance and test pricing discipline, even as abundant capital keeps conditions competitive
Willis Re selects Jones to lead Asia buildout from Singapore
Former Gallagher Re APAC chairman Richard Jones will join Willis Re in October to establish its Singapore platform and drive strategy across Asia
Swiss Re Sigma: Protection gap laid bare as Asian cat losses hit $65bn
Economic losses from natural catastrophes in Asia reached $65bn in 2025, but just 8% of that was insured, highlighting deep structural underinsurance and rising exposure across the region
Mitigating M&A environmental risks with W&I and EIL
Rising ESG scrutiny, environmental compliance demands and increased reputational sensitivity among investors require a proactive response, write Markus Messinger, head of EMEA at Liberty Global Transaction Solutions and Gordon Smith, head of M&A environmental solutions at Liberty Specialty Markets
Fidelis Partnership names Woods Ireland CEO as Dublin hub expands
Senior appointments support European growth and Pine Walk MGA platform development
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