Reinsurance News
RGA’s Chief Investment Officer Leslie Barbi to retire in 2026
5th December 2025
Leslie Barbi, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), a provider of life and health reinsurance, has announced her intention to depart from the firm and retire, effective April 15th, 2026. Barbi is a member of RGA’s Executive Committee and joined the life ... Read the full article
North America life insurance sector outlook remains neutral for 2026: Fitch
4th December 2025
Fitch Ratings maintains a ‘neutral’ sector outlook for North American life insurers in 2026 despite a more challenging backdrop, citing that strong balance sheets will help mitigate a potential slowdown in economic growth, heightened macroeconomic volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty. The agency expects life insurers to maintain strong capitalisation, prudent asset-liability management, ... Read the full article
FEMA saw 50% rise in number of participating reinsurers for 2025 NFIP renewal
4th December 2025
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has now reported the participants on the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) reinsurance placement for 2025, with a 50% increase in the number of participants when compared with the previous year. In January, FEMA reported that it lifted the NFIP's reinsurance coverage for ... Read the full article
Marco Capital acquires Stewart Title Europe
4th December 2025
Marco Capital Holdings Limited, a European property and casualty (P&C) insurance run-off group, has acquired Stewart Title Europe Limited, which has been in run-off since the start of 2025. Marco Capital provides reinsurance and finality solutions to re/insurance carriers and corporates to optimise balance sheet efficiency, operational management, and to achieve ... Read the full article
AM Best upgrades credit ratings of CNA Financial and subsidiaries
4th December 2025
AM Best has upgraded the credit ratings of Chicago-based insurer CNA Financial Corporation (CNAF) and its property/casualty (P/C) subsidiaries, collectively known as CNA Insurance Companies (CNA), and the members of Western Surety Group (WSG). Financial Strength Rating (FSR) was upgraded to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit ... Read the full article
Creative reinsurers to succeed in competitive 2026 market: Westfield’s Christopher Gray
4th December 2025
Christopher Gray, Divisional Director, Reinsurance at Westfield Specialty International, emphasised that reinsurers will need to be creative to succeed in 2026, offering multi-class expertise, cross-class relationships, and the ability to develop new products and tailored solutions to meet clients’ specific needs. Gray highlighted that too many reinsurers are currently chasing too ... Read the full article
Aberdeen Group to sponsor Stagecoach Pension Scheme, opening new opportunities for asset managers
4th December 2025
Aberdeen Group plc, an investment manager overseeing more than £200 billion in assets for pension, insurance, and other institutional clients, has agreed to become the sponsoring employer for the Stagecoach Group Pension Scheme (SGPS). This strategic move will benefit the scheme’s 22,000 members while marking a significant step in Aberdeen’s growing ... Read the full article
SRS appoints Sandy Bigglestone as Managing Director, CGRCO
4th December 2025
Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS), an independent insurance company manager, has announced the appointment of Sandy Bigglestone as Managing Director/Chief Governance, Regulatory & Compliance Officer (CGRCO), effective January 2026. In her new role, Bigglestone will provide firm-wide leadership and guidance to ensure clients have best-in-class governance procedures and remain compliant with regulations ... Read the full article
LMA expects 2026 to be a ‘year of significant transition’ for market operations
4th December 2025
The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) anticipates 2026 will be a “year of significant transition" particularly in claims management and the market’s business planning approach amid softening rates and new regulatory expectations. The Association expects to see significant shifts in 2026 in three key areas: technology adoption, data standards, and shared connection ... Read the full article
Howden US appoints Elizabeth Neumann as EVP, Financial Lines Claims Leader
4th December 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Neumann as Executive Vice President (EVP), Financial Lines Claims Leader. Based in New York, Neumann will form part of the US Financial Lines management team, led by Ron Borys, who was appointed Howden US’ Head of ... Read the full article
K2 Rubicon Specialty strengthens marine underwriting team with Hayward appointment
4th December 2025
K2 Rubicon Specialty, a division of K2 International and K2 Insurance Services, has announced the appointment of Vicky Hayward as Head of Hull. With this new hire, K2 Rubicon Specialty strengthens its marine underwriting capabilities, as well as its commitment to the London Market, where the firm is recognised for providing ... Read the full article
Hong Kong fire losses to be manageable for China Taiping Insurance: Fitch
4th December 2025
Fitch Ratings expects the recent Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong to result in a surge in near-term claims, but says these should be manageable and unlikely to affect the rating of China Taiping Insurance Group Ltd. (TPG, A-/Stable), whose Hong Kong-based subsidiary underwrites the complex’s property and liability ... Read the full article
Skyward Specialty secures regulatory approval to acquire Apollo
4th December 2025
Property and casualty insurer Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. has secured the required regulatory and minority shareholders' approvals for the 100% acquisition of Lloyd’s specialist, Apollo Group Holdings Limited. As announced in September 2025, the transaction is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2026, subject to final ... Read the full article
RSUM’s North American Professional Liability Team rebrands as Ryan Financial Lines
4th December 2025
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, has formally rebranded its North American Professional Liability (NAPL) team to Ryan Financial Lines. This addition aims to significantly strengthen the international portfolio of Ryan Financial Lines, bringing deep expertise in US professional liability space. Ryan Financial Lines is RSUM’s ... Read the full article
Vienna Insurance Group outlines evolve28 strategy with targets through 2028
4th December 2025
Vienna Insurance Group, the multinational insurer operating across Central and Eastern Europe, has set out its aims for the next three years as it introduces its new strategic programme, evolve28. The company has detailed quantitative targets designed to reinforce its regional leadership, raise premiums and profit, and support the priorities of ... Read the full article
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