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MSIG USA names Ron Morrison as Chief Claims Officer
26th January 2026
MSIG USA, the US-based arm of Tokyo-headquartered MSIG Holdings, Inc., has appointed Ron Morrison as Chief Claims Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Peter McKenna. He brings extensive experience overseeing complex commercial claims operations and is known for disciplined leadership, sound decision-making, and strengthening claims as a core function within specialty ... Read the full article
Kin launches auto insurance for Florida and Texas customers
26th January 2026
Kin, a digital home and auto insurance provider, has launched an auto insurance for its Florida and Texas home insurance customers, a move that allows those living in two of the most volatile US insurance markets to bundle their policies, unlocking significant savings. The expansion is a direct response to the ... Read the full article
Adam Sullivan named CEO of Gallagher Specialty Asia
26th January 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has appointed Adam Sullivan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gallagher Specialty Asia. Sullivan brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role. He started in the aviation insurance market in 1992 and has since developed significant experience delivering diverse bespoke ... Read the full article
Major risk conditions hinge on crystallisation of 2025 aviation claims: Howden Re
26th January 2026
Following the 1 January 2026 renewals, the future direction of major risk market conditions will likely be determined by the final amount of losses incurred in 2025, according to Howden Re’s Aviation & Space Treaty team. After a period of relatively modest major risk airline losses, a number of high-profile claims ... Read the full article
Generali’s Borean appointed Chairman of European Insurance CFO Forum
26th January 2026
Cristiano Borean, Generali Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been appointed Chairman of the European Insurance CFO Forum, a high-level discussion group for the Chief Financial Officers of Europe's leading insurance companies. Established in 2002, the CFO Forum advocates for its members - representing a significant part of the European insurance ... Read the full article
Emerging exposures and market pressure shape 2026 aviation insurance strategy: WTW
26th January 2026
In 2026, the aviation insurance market is expected to navigate sustained pricing pressure, evolving risk dynamics, and accelerating technological disruption. Success, according to WTW, will favour carriers that act swiftly, leverage data-driven decision-making, and stay ahead of emerging exposures. In a new airline insurance landscape report following the recent renewal season, ... Read the full article
Hannover Re expands Cardinez’s remit with Global Head of Financial Solutions role
26th January 2026
Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Chantal Cardinez as Global Head of Financial Solutions. Cardinez will take on the role in addition to her existing mandate as Chief Executive Officer of Hannover Re Bermuda. She brings more than 20 years of industry experience, with strong business development acumen and ... Read the full article
Territorial disputes, regime changes are political & geopolitical risks for insurers: BMI’s Sano
26th January 2026
Territorial disputes, regime changes, and the possible shifting of global alliances are the main themes of political and geopolitical risks insurers need to watch for in 2026 and beyond, according to Yoel Sano, Head of Global Political and Security Risk at BMI, a multinational research firm and Fitch subsidiary. At the ... Read the full article
Apollo partners with ZenHedge to launch new parametric Freight Expense Insurance solution
26th January 2026
Apollo, a Skyward Group company, has entered into a partnership with ZenHedge, a US-based insurtech start-up, to bring to market Freight Expense Insurance, a parametric insurance solution aimed at shielding US shippers from unplanned freight cost increases driven by trucking carrier tender rejections. ZenHedge’s proprietary platform leverages data drawn from ... Read the full article
Major joins Markel Insurance as Senior Claims Adjuster – Professional Indemnity
26th January 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Charlotte Major as Senior Claims Adjuster – Professional Indemnity, effective immediately. In her new role, based in London, Major will focus on resolving complex PI claims for clients across multiple professions, including construction firms, accountants, and insurance ... Read the full article
LIIBA strengthens Board with seven new Directors reflecting market diversity
26th January 2026
LIIBA, the London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association, appointed seven new Directors in 2025, broadening member representation, a move that reflects new Articles of Association adopted in March. The changes were aimed at broadening the profile of the Board across its membership and to ensure representation of the perspectives from all ... Read the full article
Brit introduces FI Cyber Max Consortium for Financial Institutions
26th January 2026
Brit Group Holdings Limited, a specialty insurer and reinsurer operating across Lloyd’s, the London market and internationally, has announced FI Cyber Max, a new integrated Cyber and Financial Institutions (FI) consortium. Developed to support large and complex financial organisations, FI Cyber Max brings together Brit’s specialist Cyber and FI underwriting teams ... Read the full article
Marsh Risk expands Nimbus data centre facility to $2.7bn
26th January 2026
Marsh Risk, an insurance broker, risk advisor, and a business of Marsh, has added significant capacity to Nimbus, its large-scale data centre construction insurance facility, which now offers limits of up to $2.7 billion, including delay in start-up and business interruption coverage, for major projects across the UK, US, Canada, ... Read the full article
AXA redomiciles China unit from Bermuda to Hong Kong
26th January 2026
Global insurer AXA Hong Kong and Macau has successfully completed the re-domiciliation of AXA China Region Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited from Bermuda to Hong Kong. This was done to comply with the re-domiciliation regime introduced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Following this, the firm was renamed to AXA ... Read the full article
PERILS issues final industry loss estimate of €765m for Windstorm Éowyn
26th January 2026
PERILS, the independent Zurich-based organisation that provides industry-wide catastrophe insurance data, has published its fourth and final industry loss estimate for Windstorm Éowyn, which affected the British Isles on 24 and 25 January 2025, with PERILS stating that the final estimate of the insured market loss stands at €765 million. Read the full article
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