Reinsurance News
Insurance market braces for systemic shock as Iran conflict threatens multi-line losses: Kennedy’s
3rd March 2026
Kennedys, an international insurance law firm, has warned that the developing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran presents the prospect of a rare, multi-line event for the global insurance and reinsurance market. In Kennedys’ assessment, the combination of sustained military action, disruption to energy flows and prolonged regional instability ... Read the full article
Arrow’s new property FAC reinsurance practice to be led by Paul Witzenfeld
3rd March 2026
Specialist managing general agent (MGA) underwriting platform, Arrow Risk Management, has appointed Paul Witzenfeld as Underwriting Practice Leader, tasked with spearheading the firm's new property facultative (FAC) reinsurance underwriting practice. The new practice will provide property facultative reinsurance on both primary and excess of loss basis. The goal is to maintain a ... Read the full article
RSUM strengthens Ryan Financial Lines leadership with senior executive promotions
3rd March 2026
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, has announced the promotion of three senior leaders within its Ryan Financial Lines business. Ryan Financial Lines (RFL) provides an all-in-one platform offering a wide range of financial lines insurance products for both clients and capital partners. These leadership updates ... Read the full article
Hiscox 2025 forecasts show solid returns for Lloyd’s Syndicates
3rd March 2026
Hiscox has released the latest results and estimates for its flagship Lloyd’s syndicates, forecasting a return of 3.5% to 13.5% for Syndicate 33 and a significantly higher 23.2% to 33.2% for Syndicate 6104 for the 2025 year of account. The optimistic outlook for the 2025 year of account is complemented by ... Read the full article
RiverStone International appoints Ciara Browne as Chief Risk Officer
3rd March 2026
RiverStone International, a global provider of legacy solutions, has appointed Ciara Browne as Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Browne is an experienced actuary and consultant in the Irish insurance market, with more than a decade of experience advising insurance clients on financial reporting, risk management and regulatory matters. She has extensive experience across ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s insurers navigate fundamental shift in climate transition assumptions: LMA & KPMG
3rd March 2026
A fundamental shift in global transition assumptions is forcing insurers to reassess how they underwrite both physical climate and evolving transition risks to remain relevant and competitive, according to the latest Underwriting the Transition report from the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) and KPMG. The second edition of the report has revealed ... Read the full article
Price Forbes adopts mea Platform AI to advance broking operations
3rd March 2026
mea Platform, an AI product company serving the re/insurance sector, has announced that Price Forbes, part of The Ardonagh Group, has selected its AI solutions to enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen client delivery across its broking activities. As brokers contend with growing volumes of intricate data and increasing demands for speed ... Read the full article
Antares promotes Ina Salillari to Reinsurance Purchasing Lead
3rd March 2026
Antares Global, a specialist Lloyd’s syndicate known for providing tailored marine, aviation, and property insurance solutions, has promoted Ina Salillari to Reinsurance Purchasing Lead, Retail - Business Development. She joined the syndicate in 2020 as a Reinsurance Technician, later becoming Senior Reinsurance Technician, before taking on her most recent role as ... Read the full article
S&P sees limited credit impact from Middle East conflict on reinsurers
3rd March 2026
Following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, S&P has indicated that reinsurers’ capital adequacy is strong enough to mitigate the potential risk of credit quality deterioration, although those with broad geographic footprints and significant exposure to specialty markets in the region are likely to be the most ... Read the full article
Cotality adds Wayne Peacock as Independent Member of its Board
3rd March 2026
Cotality, a global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, has appointed the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of USAA, Wayne Peacock, as an Independent Member of its Board, effective February 18th, 2026. Peacock served 36 years at USAA, including five years as President and CEO, and has expertise across banking, ... Read the full article
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
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