Reinsurance News

MetLife acquires 20% of LatAm insurtech Klimber

23rd September 2025

Global insurer MetLife has acquired a 20% stake in insurtech Klimber, a partnership that aims to transform how insurance is accessed and distributed throughout Latin America. This achievement, the firm stated, strengthens Klimber's position in the evolving digital insurance landscape in the region. The insurtech’s platform allows its partners in the banking, ... Read the full article

Radian’s acquisition of Inigo to increase diversification & growth opportunities: S&P

23rd September 2025

S&P Global Ratings has indicated that Radian’s recent $1.7 billion acquisition of Lloyd’s specialty insurer Inigo could enhance the diversification of its business and create growth opportunities that are currently constrained within its U.S. mortgage insurance operations. Following the announcement, S&P has placed its 'BBB-' rating on Radian and its ... Read the full article

Marsh McLennan names Kim Abildgaard as CEO of Denmark

23rd September 2025

Global insurance and reinsurance broker Marsh McLennan has promoted Kim Abildgaard to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Denmark operation, effective October 1st, 2025. Abildgaard, who succeeds Dorothee Gnaedinger, most recently served as interim CEO of Denmark for the broking group, and will be based in Copenhagen, reporting to Peder Schauman, ... Read the full article

Geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption & inflation, top risks for business leaders: Beazley

23rd September 2025

In today's fast-changing global environment, there has been a sharp and rapid shift in how global leaders are prioritising risk, with geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption and inflation becoming top concerns, a recent Beazley survey revealed. This new risk perception marks a significant change from seven months prior, in January 2025, ... Read the full article

Davies names Adam Warwick as Group Chief Information Officer

23rd September 2025

Davies, a specialist in professional services and technology solutions for insurance, financial services, and other regulated industries, has announced the appointment of Adam Warwick as Group Chief Information Officer (CIO). Warwick joins from Bravura, a global software solutions provider, where he was Group Chief Technology and Product Officer. He brings more ... Read the full article

Third-party cyber risks among most significant threats to operational resilience: Acrisure

23rd September 2025

A new report authored by Acrisure’s James Morgan has highlighted the rising threat of cyber-attacks on key third-party vendors and their potential to trigger widespread operational disruption and financial losses across multiple businesses. The new report is centred around the recent cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a major aviation technology provider owned ... Read the full article

Fitch upgrades Generali’s ratings on lower sovereign risk & improved performance

23rd September 2025

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Generali and its core subsidiaries’ Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Ratings to ‘AA-’ from ‘A+’, citing lower sovereign risk and the group’s very strong profile, capitalisation, leverage, and operating performance. The agency has also upgraded Generali's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'A+' from 'A', assigning Stable outlooks ... Read the full article

Insurance Development Forum strengthens leadership with key appointments

23rd September 2025

Insurance Development Forum (IDF), a public-private partnership, has announced three key additions to its steering committee, bringing a global wealth of experience and expertise to its mission of closing protection gaps and enhancing resilience. The new members are Patrick Tiernan, Chief Executive of Lloyd's; Eduardo Fabrega, CEO of ASSA Compañia de ... Read the full article

AM Best revises Issuer Credit Rating outlook to positive for Singapore Re

23rd September 2025

AM Best has revised Singapore Re’s outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed its rating of “a” (Excellent). The agency also affirmed the company’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent), with a stable outlook. These ratings reflect Singapore Re’s balance sheet strength, considered ... Read the full article

Just Group shareholders approve BWS acquisition

23rd September 2025

Just Group plc shareholders have voted in favour of Brookfield Wealth Solutions’ (BWS) acquisition of the company, marking a step toward the completion of the recommended cash offer. The vote took place at the Court Meeting and General Meetings held on September 19, 2025. The agreement, first announced on 31 July ... Read the full article

Bamboo Insurance and Accredited partner to expand homeowners coverage in California

23rd September 2025

Bamboo Insurance, a homeowners insurance provider with a technology-driven model, has announced a partnership with Accredited, a specialty insurer. The collaboration introduces Bamboo’s new E&S Signature product, designed to broaden coverage options for homeowners in California. As several insurers scale back operations in the state, Bamboo is maintaining its presence and expanding ... Read the full article

Casualty insurance pricing remains high, specialty and non-US markets offer opportunities: TD Cowen

22nd September 2025

TD Cowen, an investment bank and research provider, hosted a field trip to London last week with senior management from prominent re/insurance and broking groups, offering insights into shifting dynamics across casualty insurance and related markets. According to TD Cowen, views on casualty insurance were mixed, with some executives pointing to ... Read the full article

Munich Re backs epidemic and pandemic insurance for Maldives tourism industry

22nd September 2025

Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, has joined forces with Trust Edge Risk Solutions, Equirus Raghnall Brokers, and Solarelle Insurance to launch the Maldives’ first insurance policy designed specifically to address epidemic and pandemic risks. The policy, developed for members of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), ... Read the full article

Willis Re names Adrian Fahy as Chief People Officer

22nd September 2025

Adrian Fahy has been named Chief People Officer of Willis Re, where he will lead the firm's global people function, overseeing talent strategy, culture and engagement, learning and development, total rewards, and inclusion and diversity. "His remit is to shape the people strategies that enable our colleagues — and our business ... Read the full article

Everest opens new office in India GIFT City to boost APAC business

22nd September 2025

Everest Reinsurance, the reinsurance division of Everest Group, is opening a new office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India, following regulatory approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). Everest explained that this new office underscores its long-term strategy to diversify geographically, deepen local client engagement, and expand ... Read the full article