Reinsurance News
Insurance Advisory Partners adds new Partner for broker & insurance distribution M&A, US
20th April 2026
Insurance Advisory Partners (IAP), a boutique investment banking firm specialising in the insurance sector, has appointed Lou Caltavuturo as a Partner in the United States, based in New York, reporting to co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Tony Ursano. Caltavuturo is a veteran investment banker, and will focus on broker and insurance ... Read the full article
Agam ISAC platform sees continued growth in Bermuda
20th April 2026
Agam Capital, a provider of insurance-related asset and liability analytics, has announced its pivotal advisory role in the formation and launch of a new Bermuda-based reinsurance platform for one of the largest mutual life insurers in the United States. The new entity is structured as an incorporated segregated account company (ISA), ... Read the full article
Achmea appoints Rogier Peters as Executive Board member and CRO
20th April 2026
Dutch insurer Achmea has announced the appointment of Rogier Peters as a member of the Executive Board and Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective 1st October 2026. Peters will succeed Michiel Delfos, who will step down from the role on the same date. Peters is an experienced insurance executive and risk management expert ... Read the full article
CEO John Doyle expects Marsh to be an ‘AI winner’
17th April 2026
John Doyle, President and CEO of global insurance and reinsurance broking group Marsh, said he expects the firm to be an “AI winner,” as it leverages its scale and capacity to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to drive even greater value, from its proprietary data assets to its role as ... Read the full article
AM Best revises Florida Farm Bureau Group’s outlook to positive
17th April 2026
AM Best has revised the outlooks of Florida Farm Bureau Group’s members to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “bbb+” (Good). Florida Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company and its fully reinsured subsidiary, Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Company, ... Read the full article
James Sanzone appointed Head of Marine Cargo at Munich Re Specialty, NA
17th April 2026
Global reinsurer Munich Re has announced the promotion of James Sanzone to Vice President, Head of Marine Cargo at Munich Re Specialty - North America (MRS-NA). In his new role, Sanzone will continue to lead the development of MRS-NA’s marine cargo offering and the expansion strategy of the team’s admitted capabilities ... Read the full article
Eirion Risk Underwriters launches Construction Professional Liability program
17th April 2026
Eirion Risk Underwriters has announced the launch of its Construction Professional Liability (CPL) program, designed to cover professional risks for contractors and construction project stakeholders. The program offers a suite of coverages including Annual Contractors Professional and Pollution Liability (CPPL), Project-Specific CPPL, and Owner’s Protective Professional Indemnity (OPPI). With A+ XV-rated capacity, ... Read the full article
Graham Blackwell to succeed Taylor Rhodes as Applied Systems CEO
17th April 2026
Applied Systems, a global provider of cloud-based software for the insurance industry, has announced that Graham Blackwell has been named its next Chief Executive Officer as part of a planned leadership transition over the next two quarters. Taylor Rhodes, Applied Systems’ current CEO, who has led the firm for the past ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets unveils several new appointments within FinPro division
17th April 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has bolstered its underwriting expertise in the Financial and Professional Lines (FinPro) division, with four new appointments, strengthening its presence in London and UK Regional markets. The promotions are effective immediately, and all will report to Emma Pearce, Head of FinPro. Industry veteran ... Read the full article
Shipowners urged to reassess war risk cover as claims expand beyond high-risk zones: The London P&I Club
17th April 2026
The London P&I Club, a provider of marine liability insurance, has advised shipowners and brokers to place greater emphasis on the scope of their war risk cover, rather than focusing primarily on price, as claims increasingly arise from incidents outside traditional high-risk zones. According to Ben McKeith, Senior Underwriter at the ... Read the full article
Former Verisk CEO Stephenson joins ZestyAI’s Board of Directors
17th April 2026
ZestyAI, a provider of AI-driven insurance risk analytics, has announced that Scott Stephenson, former Chairman, President, and CEO of Verisk Analytics, has joined its Board of Directors. Stephenson, who is considered one of the principal architects of the insurance industry's data modernisation, is joining the company as the industry accelerates into ... Read the full article
Captive insurance identified as a financing mechanism supporting renewable energy growth: AXA XL
17th April 2026
AXA XL, a global insurance and reinsurance company and part of the AXA Group, has published the report Future Energy Finance: How Captives are Powering Renewable Growth, which considers how the transition towards lower-carbon energy systems is increasing demand for adaptable risk financing approaches, with captive insurance arrangements highlighted as ... Read the full article
Zurich closes $150m cat bond covering U.S. named storms and earthquakes
17th April 2026
Large insurer Zurich has returned to the catastrophe bond market, successfully closing a $150 million catastrophe bond covering U.S. named storms and earthquakes through the Turicum Re 2026-1 issuance. This Turicum Re Ltd. Series 2026-1 issuance is the first Rule 144A natural catastrophe bond sponsored by Zurich since late 2012. Turicum ... Read the full article
AIG expands EMEA construction leadership team
17th April 2026
American International Group (AIG), an insurance organisation, has announced a new leadership appointment as part of the continued expansion of its Energy and Construction capabilities across the EMEA region. Alejandro Muñiz Velázquez has been appointed Head of Construction for EMEA. He brings significant industry experience and expertise to the role and ... Read the full article
Tysers Live CEO Paul Chapman steps down
17th April 2026
Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s insurance broker and part of the Australian AUB Group, has announced that Paul Chapman is stepping down as CEO of Tysers Live following his return from a sabbatical in early April. Chapman has spent the past six years at Tysers and has served as CEO of Tysers ... Read the full article
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