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The proportion of freehold capacity for 2026 is up by 35% to £218mn. -
Renfe has mandatory accident insurance with Everest and liability cover with QBE.
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Following on from Part I, we look at the hazards to navigate in building internationally from Lloyd’s.
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The reinsurance broker will be known as Marsh Re starting in 2027 as part of a broader company shift.
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Increased vegetation could spell trouble in the future.
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The executive’s departure comes amid a wave of cyber reshuffling in the industry.
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Plus, the latest people moves and all the top news of the week.
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Chaucer and Beazley are among the syndicates looking to take on new geographies.
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Southern is said to have diverted 36 clients with $4mn in annual revenues from Marsh.
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A key area of focus for the watchdog this year is delegated authority.
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The trade body called for a new Financial Services Bill early in 2026.
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Sources said they expected FM to keep around $2bn of the maximum line net.
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The executive worked at Price Forbes in various positions, including aviation director and LatAm CEO.
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The multi-line program seeks to support investors, developers and operators involved in the AI boom.
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Ryan has consolidated its financial lines underwriting operations under a united brand.
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The LA wildfires resulted in the largest insured loss of the year, at $40bn.
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There may be pain yet to come as claims start to bleed into an underpriced market.
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Preeti Gureja has held senior roles at Chubb and AIG.
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The 25-year industry veteran will report directly to CEO Adrian Daws.
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The property insurer has secured significant additional capacity for its FM Intellium unit.
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The executive will take the position left vacant by Alain Bizet, who moved to lead Chaucer LatAm in Miami last year.
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November hailstorms and current storms and bushfires racked up claims.
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The appointments will grow Augment’s programmes operation.
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Fresh from a deal with QBE Re, the investment firm discusses drivers of casualty ILS growth.
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The carrier will offer $10mn per risk, targeting large corporations.
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EQT, PAI and Stone Point were involved in early bidding for the asset.
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Global head Bailey said SME demand has seen a “significant increase” since the Jaguar Land Rover attack.
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Syndicate 3705 adds to the MGA’s roster of capacity providers.
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Weather events and potential increases in US casualty reserves remain sources of volatility.
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Zaffino will become executive chair of AIG and retire as CEO by mid-year.
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The Luxembourg platform is set to begin underwriting in April.
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Carrier M&A will continue to be a feature, as pressure for returns on AI investment ramps up.
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The capacity partnership is led by International General Insurance Company.
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The move comes after a 200+ person mass team lift from Brown & Brown’s retail business in the US.
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The underwriting unit has also rebranded D&O specialist Leopanthera.
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Insurance Insider looks at key drivers of supply-demand dynamics in global specialty markets.
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The president and CEO will also be eligible for up to $50mn in shares.
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The influx of capital, combined with a quiet wind season, led to favorable conditions for cedants during 1.1 renewals.
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Former Aon employees are barred from using Aon’s confidential information.
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Price has become a key differentiator in marine and energy.
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Cedants pursued property renewals “aggressively” amid excess reinsurer capacity.
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Market participants on programs/MGU business in particular feel there's more capacity than 12 months ago.
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Most Covid BI claims are due to lapse in March 2026.
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Sources said hundreds of Brown & Brown staff across various offices have left to join Howden US.
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The US insurer squeezed its retention in a renewal where cat treaty retentions are widely holding steady.
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This was the second issuance completed by Farmers via its Bermuda reinsurance vehicle Topanga Re.
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The company named two execs to head global wholesale and commercial.
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Market sources have also raised the prospect of moving the market beyond bureau reliance.
