Reinsurance News

Property Guardian and BurnBot partner to mitigate wildfire exposure and enhance insurability

8th December 2025

Property Guardian, a provider of wildfire risk analytics and mitigation intelligence and part of Green Shield Holdings, has partnered with BurnBot, a platform for wildfire prevention, to deliver data-driven wildfire mitigation and property risk resilience. This partnership integrates leading risk intelligence with precise mitigation technology. The goal is to assist property ... Read the full article

We can show unequivocally that Florida’s insurance market has stabilised: Mike Yaworsky

5th December 2025

Speaking recently at the 2025 Florida Chamber Insurance Summit, the state's Insurance Commissioner, Mike Yaworsky, emphasised the importance of tort reforms and the positive impact on Florida's insurance market, but warned against turning back the clock. Florida enacted major insurance reforms in 2022 and 2023 to stabilise the troubled marketplace by ... Read the full article

Majesco to quadruple AI investment to expand, accelerate P&C roadmap

5th December 2025

Majesco, a technology provider known for its cloud-native and AI-native solutions for Property & Casualty and Life & Annuity/Health insurers, has reinforced its dedication to the P&C sector with plans for expanded investment and an accelerated product roadmap. The company detailed new initiatives aimed at shaping the next generation of AI-driven ... Read the full article

ASIC & ASIL get revised positive outlooks from AM Best

5th December 2025

Credit ratings agency AM Best has revised the outlooks of Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) and its affiliate, Ategrity Specialty Insurance Limited (ASIL), to positive from stable, reflecting its “very strong” balance sheet supported by its risk-adjusted capitalisation. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the duo’s Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) ... Read the full article

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance acquires at least 12.5% of W. R. Berkley shares

5th December 2025

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSI), a Japanese property and casualty (P&C) insurance carrier, has acquired beneficial ownership of at least 12.5% of W. R. Berkley Corporation’s common stock. This move follows MSI's agreements with the Berkley Family, which includes a company and trusts owned by Berkley family members. None of ... Read the full article

Global growth outlook strengthens as MAPFRE Economics lifts 2025 forecast

5th December 2025

The latest assessment from international insurance group MAPFRE Economics points to a more favourable environment for insurers worldwide. MAPRE notes that steadier economic conditions, improved financing in major markets and a gentler inflation backdrop are setting the stage for continued expansion across the sector. According to its new projections, life insurance activity ... Read the full article

Relm to support rapidly expanding space economy with new suite of insurance products

5th December 2025

Relm Insurance, a specialty insurer for emerging and innovative industries, has announced the launch of a new suite of insurance products designed for the rapidly expanding space economy. These comprehensive products provide brokers and their clients with robust coverage, enhancing business resilience for technologies at every stage, from initial development to ... Read the full article

It’s about long-term stability & resilience, not squeezing the lemon: Swiss Re CEO

5th December 2025

After Swiss Re announced a net income target of $4.5 billion for 2026, which left some analysts underwhelmed, the reinsurer's Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andreas Berger, underlined the importance of growing at the right time and avoiding temptation. This morning, the global reinsurer confirmed and increased some targets for ... Read the full article

AmTrust, BXCI close strategic transaction and launch MGA ANV

5th December 2025

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a global specialty property casualty insurer, and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have announced the closing of a strategic transaction and the launch of a newly formed independent, multinational MGA company ANV Group Holdings Ltd. (ANV). Announced in September 2025, AmTrust entered into a definitive agreement ... Read the full article

EMEA insurance market to enter 2026 on steady footing: Fitch

5th December 2025

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings states that the broader EMEA insurance landscape enters 2026 on a steady footing, supported by reliable operating performance, firm capitalisation and continued momentum in new business generation. According to Fitch Ratings, conditions across the region are steady enough to justify a 'neutral' outlook despite muted economic ... Read the full article

AI to become insurers’ new operating system: SAS

5th December 2025

SAS’ industry experts anticipate that the coming year will mark a significant shift, with AI moving into a central role in how insurers function and no longer serving as a secondary aid. SAS, an analytics and AI company known for its advanced data and decisioning technologies, notes that this transition ... Read the full article

Reinsurance rates seen down 10-15% ahead of Jan 1: Florida Chamber panel

5th December 2025

Chris Dittman, Head of Florida Strategy at Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, said recently that as expected, reinsurance supply continues to outpace demand ahead of the key January 1st, 2026, renewals, with the broker seeing rate decreases of between 10% and 15%. Dittman's comments came from a session on day one of the ... Read the full article

Jensten Group completes investment deal with Bain Capital

5th December 2025

Jensten Group, a provider of insurance services in the UK, has announced the completion of its strategic investment deal with Bain Capital, a private investment firm. In September, Bain Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire Jensten Group, with the transaction expected to close in Q4 2025. Following regulatory approval, the ... Read the full article

ELITE Solar secures long-term insurance coverage from Ariel Green

5th December 2025

Ariel Green, a division of Ariel Re, has provided long-term insurance coverage for global solar PV manufacturer, ELITE Solar. The partnership provides Technology Performance Insurance (TPI) for ELITE Solar’s module performance warranties for a term of up to 30 years. According to the terms of the coverage, Ariel Green's TPI provides financial ... Read the full article

Allianz Re promotes Kohls to Regional CEO & Head of P&C Client Management, ARAP

5th December 2025

Allianz Reinsurance, part of global insurer Allianz, has appointed Anna Kohls as its new Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head of P&C Client Management of Allianz Reinsurance Branch Asia Pacific (ARAP), effective January 1st, 2026. The appointment is subject to approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In the role, Kohls ... Read the full article