Reinsurance News
Market dynamics and AI’s transformative potential are reshaping reinsurance strategy: Convex CEO
9th September 2026
Rising anti-globalisation sentiment and softening market conditions will test reinsurers at upcoming renewals, demanding sharp operational efficiency and resilience to maintain performance, said Paul Brand, Co-founder and CEO, Convex Group, at PwC’s Executive Breakfast during the latest Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo. The executive also suggested that carriers with ... Read the full article
Eloise Hurley Wellington named Head of Howden Re European Programmes
9th September 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has announced the appointment of Eloise Hurley Wellington to lead Howden Re Programmes Europe. Howden Re Programmes Europe supports MGAs, programme managers, carriers and capacity providers across Europe. Previously called Bowood Europe, the business’s new name reflects its continued evolution and alignment with Howden’s established identity and ... Read the full article
Reinsurance industry normalising after exceptionally strong period: BCG
9th September 2026
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts have said the reinsurance industry is normalising after an “exceptionally strong period” of improving pricing, robust returns, and rapid balance-sheet growth, in its new 2026 Insurance Value Creators Report. Over the five years through 2025, reinsurance generated average annual total shareholder returns (TSR) of 19.1%, but ... Read the full article
US P&C underwriting gains improved in H1’26, but performance varied by line of business and geography: Verisk
9th September 2026
US property and casualty (P&C) insurers have posted strong underwriting gains of $31.7 billion through the first half of 2026, up from the $11.6 billion recorded through midyear 2025, according to Verisk and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) data, yet line-specific and geographic challenges persist. Net written premium growth ... Read the full article
Sompo Japan partners with ICEYE to enhance flood response capabilities
9th September 2026
To improve its flood response capabilities and assist policyholders during natural disasters, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., a provider of property and casualty insurance services in Japan, has partnered with ICEYE, a specialist in satellite-based disaster management solutions, to deploy its Flood Insights solution. The adoption of satellite data like ... Read the full article
Christian Dunleavy to take over as CEO of Conduit
9th September 2026
Conduit Holdings, the parent company of Bermuda-based reinsurance business Conduit Re, has announced that Christian Dunleavy will become CEO and join the Board as an Executive Director on 1 March 2027, succeeding Neil Eckert, who will step down from both roles to join specialist global reinsurance broking and advisory ... Read the full article
Willis Re names Neil Eckert as CEO
9th September 2026
Willis Re, a global specialist in reinsurance broking and advisory services, has appointed Neil Eckert as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Eckert will oversee Willis Re’s global broking and advisory strategy and work with the wider leadership team to support the company’s growth across its platforms. With around 40 years of ... Read the full article
Delegated underwriting reshapes global insurance markets, Moody’s finds
9th September 2026
Moody's Ratings, the credit rating agency, has published a report examining the rapid growth of delegated underwriting across global insurance markets and its implications for insurers' business models, profitability and competitive positioning. According to Moody's, delegated underwriters such as managing general agents (MGAs), Lloyd's cover holders and broker facilities are playing ... Read the full article
SafePoint completes minority investment in UK specialty MGA Arrow
9th September 2026
SafePoint Holdings, Inc. has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with UK specialty MGA Arrow Risk Management by completing a minority investment in the firm. SafePoint’s investment aims to support Arrow's next phase of development through its insurance expertise, market relationships, and broader capabilities. According to the terms of the investment, Chris ... Read the full article
When it comes to AI adoption most re/insurers are leaving value on the table: Accenture
8th September 2026
While most insurers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve today's performance, many are “leaving value on the table,” according to Accenture's new report, 'How Insurers Drive Revenue by Deploying AI with Intent.' Accenture surveyed 263 senior insurance executives with direct accountability for AI, data, technology, and business transformation across the ... Read the full article
Ceded US health insurance premium sees 300%+ growth over the past decade: AM Best
8th September 2026
Over the past decade, the volume of ceded US health insurance premium to the reinsurance market has grown more than 300%, to USD 203 billion in 2025 from USD 59 billion in 2016, a new AM Best report has revealed. The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Reinsurance Solutions Becoming More Viable for ... Read the full article
EigenRisk expands EigenPrism catastrophe risk management platform with GeoX integration
8th September 2026
EigenRisk, a provider of catastrophe risk management technology, has entered into a new agreement with GeoX, an AI-powered property intelligence company, to expand the EigenPrism catastrophe risk management platform, allowing clients access to granular, AI-derived property attributes across over 186 million US commercial and residential properties. The pair explained that GeoX's ... Read the full article
Vantage appoints Yves Charbonneau as Chief Risk Officer
8th September 2026
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage), a specialty insurance and reinsurance business, has announced the appointment of Yves Charbonneau as Chief Risk Officer. Charbonneau succeeds Krista Robinson, who is departing following five years at the company to pursue a new opportunity. Charbonneau will also serve as a member of the Vantage Leadership team. He ... Read the full article
Aon adds new capability to Risk Analytics Platform to aid risk evaluation
8th September 2026
Aon, the insurance and reinsurance broking and professional services firm, has launched a new capability within its Risk Analytics Platform, Underwriting Analytics, designed to help re/insurers evaluate the impact of future risks before capacity deployment. The new tool helps in making underwriting and reinsurance decisions, enabling clients to shape portfolios and ... Read the full article
Cheung appointed as Swiss Re’s Head L&H Re of Hong Kong & Taiwan
8th September 2026
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Iris Cheung as Head Life & Health Reinsurance, Hong Kong & Taiwan, effective 1 November 2026. Cheung brings over two decades of experience across advisory, finance, strategy, operations, and client management to her new position. Having joined Swiss Re in 2011, the executive ... Read the full article
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