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Poised for Opportunity: The RVS Executive Breakfast Roundtable
Our Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous 2026 roundtable, co-hosted by the DIFC and Global Reinsurance, explored how the re/insurance industry is readjusting to provide stable support, even in today’s riskier world
Cyber risk tops SME concerns but insurance knowledge gaps remain: CFC
Nearly half of SMEs now rank cyber as their biggest business risk, but many underestimate ransomware, human error and the protection offered by cyber insurance
MSIG UK appoints Harris interim CUO and Belcourt claims director
Tim Harris steps up from deputy CUO while Stephanie Belcourt joins from Rokstone as MSIG UK strengthens its underwriting and claims leadership
Munich Re’s Kopff to step down from board
Thomas Blunck will assume responsibility for P&C Reinsurance Europe and Latin America from 1 November while continuing as CEO of Reinsurance
Cyber risk moves further up board agenda: Willis
Seven in 10 organisations now formally include cyber within board-level enterprise risk frameworks, although gaps remain in directors’ understanding of risk exposure and cybersecurity spending
Exclusive: Yemeni Houthis send Saudi airspace warning to aviation insurers
Message from the Houthi group addressed to insurers and reinsurers warns Saudi airspace is an area of military operations until further notice
Antares backs cedant quality as reinsurance rates soften
Data transparency and broader client relationships will guide Antares through a softer market, with Martin Campbell and Mat Storr targeting disciplined growth while monitoring pressure on pricing adequacy.
Brit Re appoints Winn CUO and Bermuda head
Property treaty veteran will relocate from London as Brit continues expansion of its Bermuda reinsurance platform
Fidelis Partnership appoints Bowman CEO Bermuda in leadership reshuffle
Trio of senior appointments also include Mark Herget as CUO Insurance Bermuda and Danny Mereu as deputy CUO as the MGA expands its presence on the island
Underwriting discipline and capital efficiency separating top insurers: Howden Re
Analysis of 42 European non-life insurers finds strong underwriting and efficient capital management are more important than large solvency buffers in the changing market cycle
Pro: MGAs retain capacity support as growth becomes more selective
Capacity continues to be attracted to specialist MGAs despite mounting growth pressures, says Pro MGA Solutions CEO Dan Maleary, as the business targets international expansion
Credeq Syndicate 1998 receives Lloyd’s in-principle approval
Specialist credit syndicate is expected to begin underwriting from 1 January 2027, adding capacity for credit risk insurance, surety reinsurance and European trade credit
Hurricane Isaias insured losses seen in low billions as market absorbs Florida hit
Verisk estimates onshore insured property losses of $1bn-$2bn, while Gallagher Re expects a broader insured total at the lower end of the low-to-mid-single-digit billion range
Liberty Mutual Re appoints Øyan market manager for Nordics
Former Protector Forsikring executive will support growth across Northern Europe from Liberty’s Oslo office
Willis appoints Chang global D&F growth leader
Ex Aon exec joins in Miami to support growth across Willis’ global direct and facultative business
Flood Re appoints Green as new chair
Senior independent director will succeed Bridget Rosewell CBE, subject to regulatory approval
MS Amlin ups support for Ukraine war-risk facility to €130m
EBRD-backed scheme expands to €150m as additional insurers join and cover broadens to include gas assets and warehouse inventory
Price Forbes, Brit launch Accordium integrated property, cargo and terrorism facility
Accordium will target international SME and mid-market clients with up to $1bn of total insured values through a single London market policy
Verisk’s Newbold highlights data centre exposures and AI underwriting risks
Rob Newbold, president of Verisk Extreme Event Solutions, discusses data centre concentrations, the need for human oversight of AI and catastrophe risk beyond the pricing cycle
Mega deals drive global M&A activity to new high: WTW
Deal value rose 23.9% in the first nine months of 2026 as record mega transactions drove activity, although acquirers continued to underperform wider equity markets
Optio launches Pinnacle Specialty Insurance in continental Europe
Amsterdam-based MGA will offer warranty and indemnity, tax liability and contingent risk cover across the European Economic Area
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