Reinsurance News
AI infrastructure investment is reshaping commercial risk pools: Swiss Re
10th July 2026
The rapid construction of increasingly large and complex data centres has triggered a surge in demand for insurance, fuelled by growing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, energy systems and semiconductor manufacturing. According to Swiss Re’s Sigma 2026 report, AI hyperscaler capital expenditure is expected to reach $750 billion in ... Read the full article
Arch Re promotes William Soares and Jon Schriber
9th July 2026
Arch Reinsurance Group, part of Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd., has appointed William Soares as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arch Reinsurance Ltd. in Bermuda, and Jon Schriber as CEO of Arch Reinsurance Company in the U.S., effective immediately. Both Soares and Schriber will report to Jerome Halgan, who was Read the full article
Marsh remains world’s largest insurance broker with 2025 revenues of almost $27bn
9th July 2026
Marsh, a global insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, remains the world’s largest insurance broker, with 2025 revenues of almost $27bn, according to data from rating agency AM Best. AM Best’s annual ranking, based on 2025 total revenue, highlights continued growth among the world’s largest insurance brokers. Read the full article
2023 attachment point shift helps reinsurers outperform industry cat trends: JP Morgan
10th July 2026
Since the turn of the market in 2023, reinsurers have benefited from the favourable economics, enabling them to outperform industry catastrophe trends, according to JP Morgan’s recent ‘Love Actuary’ report. In 2023, reinsurance pricing experienced a substantial surge of nearly 30% based on figures from Guy Carpenter. Beyond these significant rate hikes, ... Read the full article
Lockton appoints Fiona Terry to lead Canadian Global Solutions team
10th July 2026
Lockton, a privately held independent insurance brokerage, has announced the appointment of Fiona Terry as Managing Director and National Practice Leader for its Canadian Global Solutions team. The appointment forms part of the company's strategy to expand its specialist risk management capabilities for Canadian businesses with international operations. Terry will play a ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance NA launches new US-based transactional liability team
10th July 2026
Arch Insurance North America, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., has expanded its Transactional Risk Insurance Product capabilities through the launch of a new U.S.-based transactional liability team. The business will initially focus on offering Representations & Warranties and Tax coverage products. William Carson will lead the team, serving as Senior Vice ... Read the full article
Chris Moore returns to OdysseyRe as VP, Senior Property Underwriter
10th July 2026
Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe), the property and casualty reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, has appointed Chris Moore as Vice President (VP), Senior Property Underwriter. Moore returns to the reinsurer after spending the last two years as a Senior Director of Reinsurance for ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Thomas Fitzgerald as Head of Global Client Relations & Vice Chair
10th July 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has appointed Thomas Fitzgerald as Head of Global Client Relations and Vice Chair. In his new role, Fitzgerald will lead global client and reinsurer relations, focusing on client engagement and market innovation. He will work to deepen relationships, enhance placement strategies, and strengthen collaboration to improve outcomes ... Read the full article
Commercial insurance market continues to ease: Alera Group
10th July 2026
Alera Group, an independent national insurance and financial services firm, has released its 2026 Property and Casualty Midyear Market Update, which suggests conditions in the commercial insurance sector are becoming increasingly favourable for many businesses. According to Alera Group, improved insurer profitability, stronger competition and slower premium growth are contributing to ... Read the full article
Sompo appoints Martyn Benson as UK Chief Operating Officer
10th July 2026
Sompo, a provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has appointed Martyn Benson as Chief Operating Officer for its UK business as the company continues to develop its platform and build on the opportunities arising from the integration of Sompo and Aspen. Benson brings extensive experience in financial services consulting, operational improvement ... Read the full article
Sarah Ruble named SVP, Commercial Strategies at DUAL North America
10th July 2026
DUAL North America, a provider of specialised insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Sarah Ruble as Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategies, a newly created role. Operating at the intersection of strategy, distribution and underwriting, Ruble will serve as a senior commercial business partner. Working alongside DUAL’s leadership team, the executive will ... Read the full article
Arrow establishes Marine Insurance Practice led by Wayne Krause
10th July 2026
Arrow Risk Management (Arrow), a specialist MGA underwriting platform, has established its Marine Insurance Practice, which will be led by Wayne Krause as Underwriting Practice Leader. The new practice will focus on Marine Cargo and Logistics related risks, with a broader marine offering including Stock Throughput, Project Cargo & Delay in ... Read the full article
SCOR and Japan Post announce reinsurance vehicle partnership
10th July 2026
Global reinsurer SCOR and Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the cession of the latter's Postal Life Insurance policies, and the establishment of a reinsurance vehicle designed to assume underwriting risks held by both companies. The Postal Life Insurance Policies are reinsured by ... Read the full article
ALKEME Insurance expands specialty programme capabilities
10th July 2026
ALKEME Insurance, a US insurance brokerage, has announced the acquisition of Virtue Risk Partners, a Pearl River, New York-based managing general agent (MGA) specialising in specialty insurance solutions. The MGA’s platform is designed to deliver tailored insurance products, risk management support and claims expertise to contractors, consultants and engineers throughout all ... Read the full article
Lockton names Alberto Ferriolo as Regional Growth Leader, Marine & Transportation, Asia
10th July 2026
Lockton, an independent insurance broker, has appointed Alberto Ferriolo as Regional Growth Leader, Marine & Transportation for Asia, based in Singapore. In his new role, Ferriolo will lead the portfolio and revenue growth regionally, work closely with the broker's country leaders to develop cross-border opportunities, and enhance cargo and commodity trade ... Read the full article
Nebula MGA gains Lloyd’s coverholder status
10th July 2026
Nebula MGA, a managing general agent headquartered in Miami, has been officially designated as a Lloyd’s Coverholder. This important milestone highlights the MGA's ongoing expansion, operational capabilities, underwriting discipline, and commitment to delivering innovative, specialised insurance solutions on a global scale. Since its establishment in 2021, by Raúl Pérez and Alejandro Rebolledo, ... Read the full article
Ankur Sharma named Principal Officer of Echo Re’s India branch
10th July 2026
Zurich-based reinsurer Echo Re has announced the appointment of experienced insurance executive Ankur Sharma as the Principal Officer of its India branch at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Sharma, a highly respected figure in the Indian insurance industry, joins Echo Re after nearly ten years at Swiss Re, where ... Read the full article
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