Reinsurance News
Marsh appoints former Schroders CEO Peter Harrison to its Board
25th February 2026
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Marsh has announced the appointment of Peter Harrison to its Board of Directors, now consisting of 13 directors. Harrison brings more than three decades of experience in investment management and executive leadership. He retired from Schroders plc in 2024 after working at the firm for over a ... Read the full article
American Integrity reports improved 2025 results as policies in-force hit 422k
25th February 2026
Tampa-based P&C insurer American Integrity reported net income of $97.4 million for the full year 2025, a significant increase from $38 million in 2024. Chief Executive Officer Robert Ritchie said 2025 represented a “defining chapter” in the company’s history. The firm’s gross premiums earned reached $885 million in 2025, reflecting 29.7% growth ... Read the full article
Resilience’s 2025 cyber risk report highlights strategic shift in cybercrime
25th February 2026
New cyber insurance claims data from Resilience, a cyber risk and insurance firm, points to a fundamental shift in how cybercriminals operate and profit. Drawing on claims from its 2025 client portfolio, the company’s latest analysis shows that threat actors are conducting longer, more calculated campaigns against organisations. The findings also ... Read the full article
Sompo appoints Sarah Stanford as UK CEO
25th February 2026
Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance, has appointed Sarah Stanford as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sompo UK, following the recently completed Aspen acquisition. In the new role, which is effective immediately, subject to regulatory approval, she will report to Alessa Quane, CEO, International ... Read the full article
Universal’s net income surges to $66.6m in Q4’25, CoR improves to 87.5%
25th February 2026
Universal Insurance Holdings, a Florida-domiciled and expansive primary insurance company, has reported a net income available to common stockholders of $66.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a substantial rise from the $6 million reported in the same period last year. The company’s adjusted net income also experienced growth, increasing ... Read the full article
Hiscox Re gains underwriting edge through blending external and internal data with tech: CUO
25th February 2026
Joanne Musselle, Group Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of specialist insurer Hiscox, said earlier today that the company's underwriting edge in reinsurance is driven by a combination of factors. After releasing a strong set of results for 2025, including a robust performance at Hiscox Re, the firm's reinsurance business and third-party ... Read the full article
Slide’s net income more than doubles, CoR improves to 38% in Q4’25
25th February 2026
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc., the technology-enabled insurer, has reported net income of $170.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a 126.9% increase compared to $75.1 million in the prior-year period. For the quarter, gross premiums written totalled $618.5 million, up 56.7% from $394.6 million in Q4’24, driven by the ... Read the full article
Ageas achieves 9% rise in net inflows in 2025 as reinsurance expansion continues
25th February 2026
International insurance group Ageas saw a 9% year-on-year rise in net inflows to €19.6 billion, with a 33% improvement in the net operating result to €1.65 billion in 2025, supported by the continued expansion and solid performance of its reinsurance business in the year. During 2025, reinsurance third-party business inflows increased ... Read the full article
Howden launches Japanese initiative within Construction & Infrastructure Assets division
25th February 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has launched a new Japanese initiative within its Construction & Infrastructure Assets Division and announced key senior appointments. Howden said the initiative further strengthens its global capabilities in supporting Japanese-led construction and infrastructure projects worldwide. It was established in response to the significant and growing volume ... Read the full article
IGI reports 7.7% rise in net income for Q4’25
25th February 2026
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGI), a specialist commercial insurer and reinsurer, has generated a net income of $32.3 million, an increase of 7.7% for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $30 million in Q4’24, driven by continued positive underwriting results and investment income. Net income for the full year ... Read the full article
AM Best upgrades ratings of RLI and its subsidiaries
25th February 2026
Credit ratings agency AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating of the insurance subsidiaries of specialty insurer RLI Corp., namely RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company, and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, to A++ (Superior) from A+ (Superior). Additionally, the ratings agency has also upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit ... Read the full article
Northern Re eyes larger, more complex opportunities with expanded capital base
25th February 2026
Technology-enabled reinsurance firm Northern Re has revealed a $150 million increase in committed capital, bringing total platform capacity to $325 million, supported by both new and existing investors. With platform development beginning in 2020 and the company formally launching in 2022, Northern Re entered the collateralised reinsurance and insurance-linked securities ... Read the full article
AIA Australia adopts SCOR’s VClaims technology to automate insurance claims
25th February 2026
AIA Australia has become the fifth major life insurer in the Australia and New Zealand region to implement VClaims, a digital rules engine developed by SCOR Digital Solutions and local technology provider Adviser Connect. The rollout, completed in 2025, marks another key milestone in the evolution of SCOR Digital Solutions’ claims ... Read the full article
Lockton promotes Michael Lombardi
25th February 2026
International insurance broking group Lockton has promoted Michael Lombardi to President of Lockton Global Solutions and Lockton Global Partners. Lombardi has been with Lockton for more than 22 years, serving as Executive Vice President of Lockton Global Solutions for the past seven years. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President, Northeast International ... Read the full article
TWIA Board adopts lower PML funding requirement for 2026 after legislative changes
25th February 2026
Following legislative reforms enacted in 2025 that lowered the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s required catastrophe funding level from a 1-in-100-year to a 1-in-50-year probable maximum loss (PML), TWIA’s board has adopted a $4.3 billion 1-in-50 PML for the 2026 storm season. A 1-in-50 PML represents a loss level with a ... Read the full article
Getting your daily reinsurance news from Reinsurance News is a simple way to receive only the reinsurance industry news that matters, delivered directly to your email inbox.
