Reinsurance News
K2 International forms new division to write non-US professional liability
3rd March 2026
K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), a London-based specialty re/insurance underwriting platform and division of K2 Insurance Services, has launched K2 Professional Indemnity Limited (K2 PI), a new division that will write international (non-US) professional liability business on behalf of a panel of Lloyd’s of London syndicates. The new division is ... Read the full article
Foundry Insurance Services launches in Bermuda, led by Andrew Markus
3rd March 2026
A newly established centralised management platform for the life and annuity sector, Foundry Insurance Services Ltd. (Foundry), has officially launched in Bermuda. The firm is led by Andrew Markus as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and focuses on investment, risk, and capital management. Markus is a seasoned Bermuda insurance executive and is ... Read the full article
Andrew McGee named Chief Broking Officer for Howden UK&I Retail
3rd March 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of Andrew McGee as Chief Broking Officer for Howden UK&I Retail. In his new role, McGee will oversee engagement with Howden’s insurer partners. His proven track record in delivering strategic and commercial value positions him to continue developing the firm’s UK&I ... Read the full article
Brokerslink expands Greek footprint with AGORA Insurance addition
3rd March 2026
Brokerslink, an insurance broking network connecting independent brokers worldwide, has expanded its operations in Greece by bringing on board Athens-based AGORA Insurance. Founded in 2024 through the strategic merger of portfolios from leading local intermediaries, AGORA combines robust technical expertise with deep knowledge of the Greek insurance market. The firm offers a ... Read the full article
Acrisure London Wholesale expands into construction market with Tom Hester appointment
3rd March 2026
Acrisure London Wholesale, the London-based wholesale division of global fintech firm Acrisure, has expanded into the construction market with the appointment of Tom Hester as Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of Construction. In his new role, Hester will lead a newly launched specialist team, overseeing the build-out and strategic development of ... Read the full article
Consilium introduces insurance policy tailored for private equity firms
3rd March 2026
Consilium, a specialty re/insurance broker, has introduced a dedicated policy within its Professional & Executive Risks division to address the needs of private equity firms. The policy is designed specifically for private equity, with wording developed alongside in-house legal counsel to address the complex exposures faced by firms and their portfolios. It ... Read the full article
Africa Specialty Risks names Kotran as Head of Business Development, Middle East & Turkey
3rd March 2026
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing-markets-focused re/insurance group, has appointed Joseph Kotran as Head of Business Development, Middle East and Turkey. In his new role, Kotran will lead business development initiatives across the region and work closely with Amit Khilosia to support the group underwriting teams. Additionally, he will collaborate with Zouheb ... Read the full article
Four leading development risk pools consider joint reinsurance and risk finance platform
2nd March 2026
The four leading development insurer parametric risk pools — Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC), African Risk Capacity (ARC), Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC), and Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF) — have agreed to examine the feasibility of a shared risk finance and reinsurance platform designed ... Read the full article
Jörg Bruniecki to succeed Charles Goldie as MS Re CUO
2nd March 2026
MS Reinsurance (MS Re), a Switzerland-domiciled global reinsurer, has announced that its Group Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) Charles Goldie will retire, effective 1st April 2026, with Jörg Bruniecki, current CUO, Global Specialty Lines, succeeding him. Goldie retires after serving as the company’s CUO for five years. He will continue to support ... Read the full article
Zurich and Beazley reach agreement on £8.1bn transaction
2nd March 2026
An agreement has now been reached for global insurer Zurich to acquire London-headquartered specialist insurer Beazley in an £8.1 billion (USD 10.8bn) all-cash transaction, bringing together "two highly complementary businesses to establish a global leader in Specialty insurance." The Boards of both companies have agreed the terms of a recommended all-cash ... Read the full article
RGA appoints Jayson Bronchetti as EVP, Investments
2nd March 2026
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a global life and health reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Jayson Bronchetti as Executive Vice President, Investments, effective 2nd March 2026. Bronchetti will succeed Leslie Barbi, who is retiring in 2026 after leading RGA’s investment function since 2020. In his new role, Bronchetti will provide ... Read the full article
Canada Life completes £80m pensions buy-in with Safeway Pension Scheme
2nd March 2026
Canada Life, an insurance and financial services company, has completed an £80 million buy-in transaction with the Safeway Pension Scheme, insuring the future benefits of more than 350 deferred members and 1,450 pensioners. The Safeway Pension Scheme is sponsored by Safeway Stores Limited, part of Morrison Supermarkets Group. For the deal, Aon ... Read the full article
Swiss Re CorSo appoints Robert Kell as Customer & Distribution Manager ANZ
2nd March 2026
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the commercial insurance arm of reinsurance giant Swiss Re, has appointed Robert Kell as Customer & Distribution Manager ANZ, based in Sydney. Kell brings experience across wealth management, insurance and reinsurance, with a strong track record of building high-value partnerships, strengthening distribution capabilities, and delivering sustainable growth. Most ... Read the full article
Businesses now face material threat from rising gray-zone aggression, says Willis
2nd March 2026
“Gray zone aggressions” - ambiguous, deniable and strategically choreographed tactics that sit between peace and war - has evolved into a material threat for businesses, warns a new report from The Willis Research Network and Elisabeth Braw, a senior fellow with the Atlantic Council. The report, titled “Hidden threats, real impacts: ... Read the full article
Rokstone launches Rokstone Velocity and appoints senior casualty specialists
2nd March 2026
Rokstone, the international specialty re/insurance managing general agent, has expanded its casualty capabilities with two senior appointments and the creation of Rokstone Velocity, a dedicated division focused on underwriting complex risks arising from the digital economy. Rokstone Velocity has been formed to address liability exposures linked to autonomous and electric vehicles, ... Read the full article
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