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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
Descartes appoints Hermelin as chief strategy officer to drive growth
New role at parametric-dedicated re/insurer supports ambition to reach $500m in premiums by 2028
Webinar: Reinsurance in a time of Escalating Tension
This webinar examines rising exposure to political violence and geopolitical disruption across the Gulf and wider Middle East.
Willis: Rising uncertainty reshapes reputational risk as firms tighten controls
Survey from the re/insurance broker finds falling confidence but growing focus on risk management and modelling
Acrisure launches Ascendri MGA to expand California homeowners cover
New MGA platform launched by broker Acrisure targets complex and high-value risks amid strained market conditions
Apollo recruits Thomas to launch sports and entertainment line
London market hire expands specialty offering as platform targets diversified growth
The architectural decision every specialty acquirer is making implicitly
OpEd: A wave of P&C acquirers buying specialty books is running an integration playbook that defers technology to phase three, writes Grant Bodie of Cavehill Consulting Group. By the time it arrives, the architectural decision has already been made – by the org chart, the platform roadmap, and the day ...
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