Reinsurance News
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance acquires at least 12.5% of W. R. Berkley shares
5th December 2025
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSI), a Japanese property and casualty (P&C) insurance carrier, has acquired beneficial ownership of at least 12.5% of W. R. Berkley Corporation’s common stock. This move follows MSI's agreements with the Berkley Family, which includes a company and trusts owned by Berkley family members. None of ... Read the full article
Global growth outlook strengthens as MAPFRE Economics lifts 2025 forecast
5th December 2025
The latest assessment from international insurance group MAPFRE Economics points to a more favourable environment for insurers worldwide. MAPRE notes that steadier economic conditions, improved financing in major markets and a gentler inflation backdrop are setting the stage for continued expansion across the sector. According to its new projections, life insurance activity ... Read the full article
Relm to support rapidly expanding space economy with new suite of insurance products
5th December 2025
Relm Insurance, a specialty insurer for emerging and innovative industries, has announced the launch of a new suite of insurance products designed for the rapidly expanding space economy. These comprehensive products provide brokers and their clients with robust coverage, enhancing business resilience for technologies at every stage, from initial development to ... Read the full article
It’s about long-term stability & resilience, not squeezing the lemon: Swiss Re CEO
5th December 2025
After Swiss Re announced a net income target of $4.5 billion for 2026, which left some analysts underwhelmed, the reinsurer's Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andreas Berger, underlined the importance of growing at the right time and avoiding temptation. This morning, the global reinsurer confirmed and increased some targets for ... Read the full article
AmTrust, BXCI close strategic transaction and launch MGA ANV
5th December 2025
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a global specialty property casualty insurer, and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have announced the closing of a strategic transaction and the launch of a newly formed independent, multinational MGA company ANV Group Holdings Ltd. (ANV). Announced in September 2025, AmTrust entered into a definitive agreement ... Read the full article
EMEA insurance market to enter 2026 on steady footing: Fitch
5th December 2025
Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings states that the broader EMEA insurance landscape enters 2026 on a steady footing, supported by reliable operating performance, firm capitalisation and continued momentum in new business generation. According to Fitch Ratings, conditions across the region are steady enough to justify a 'neutral' outlook despite muted economic ... Read the full article
AI to become insurers’ new operating system: SAS
5th December 2025
SAS’ industry experts anticipate that the coming year will mark a significant shift, with AI moving into a central role in how insurers function and no longer serving as a secondary aid. SAS, an analytics and AI company known for its advanced data and decisioning technologies, notes that this transition ... Read the full article
Reinsurance rates seen down 10-15% ahead of Jan 1: Florida Chamber panel
5th December 2025
Chris Dittman, Head of Florida Strategy at Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, said recently that as expected, reinsurance supply continues to outpace demand ahead of the key January 1st, 2026, renewals, with the broker seeing rate decreases of between 10% and 15%. Dittman's comments came from a session on day one of the ... Read the full article
Jensten Group completes investment deal with Bain Capital
5th December 2025
Jensten Group, a provider of insurance services in the UK, has announced the completion of its strategic investment deal with Bain Capital, a private investment firm. In September, Bain Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire Jensten Group, with the transaction expected to close in Q4 2025. Following regulatory approval, the ... Read the full article
ELITE Solar secures long-term insurance coverage from Ariel Green
5th December 2025
Ariel Green, a division of Ariel Re, has provided long-term insurance coverage for global solar PV manufacturer, ELITE Solar. The partnership provides Technology Performance Insurance (TPI) for ELITE Solar’s module performance warranties for a term of up to 30 years. According to the terms of the coverage, Ariel Green's TPI provides financial ... Read the full article
Allianz Re promotes Kohls to Regional CEO & Head of P&C Client Management, ARAP
5th December 2025
Allianz Reinsurance, part of global insurer Allianz, has appointed Anna Kohls as its new Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head of P&C Client Management of Allianz Reinsurance Branch Asia Pacific (ARAP), effective January 1st, 2026. The appointment is subject to approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In the role, Kohls ... Read the full article
Swiss Re puts Palantir-powered AI at heart of new strategy
5th December 2025
Swiss Re utilised its year-end management dialogue to signal that artificial intelligence now sits at the centre of its new “Built to Lead” strategy, with the group aiming to convert its extensive data holdings into actionable insights through a market-leading AI platform developed in collaboration with long-term partner Palantir. The firm ... Read the full article
Pritchard to succeed Creed as RiverStone International UK CEO
5th December 2025
RiverStone International, a global provider of legacy solutions, has announced the appointment of Charlotte Pritchard as UK CEO, effective 5 January, subject to regulatory approval. She will be succeeding Andrew Creed who will become group president on the same date, as previously announced, while continuing his role as group CFO. Pritchard ... Read the full article
SageSure appoints John Sence as Chief Sales Officer
5th December 2025
SageSure, a managing general underwriter (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US, has announced the appointment of John Sence as Chief Sales Officer. In his new role, Sence will oversee sales strategy, distribution expansion, and high-impact producer engagement, reinforcing SageSure’s commitment to driving growth and supporting its partners. He brings experience ... Read the full article
WTW introduces Radar Fusion to modernise commercial underwriting
5th December 2025
WTW, an advisory, broking, and solutions company, has launched Radar Fusion, a cloud-based platform developed by WTW to make commercial underwriting faster, more data-driven, and strategically aligned. The solution provides analytics, real-time insights, and data integration to support underwriters’ expertise rather than replace it. WTW is initially rolling out Radar Fusion ... Read the full article
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