Reinsurance News
Compre assumes portfolio of asbestos insurance liabilities from Amerisure
18th March 2026
Compre Group Holdings Limited (Compre), the Bermuda-domiciled international specialty reinsurance group, has announced that it will assume a material portfolio of asbestos insurance liabilities from Amerisure. Amerisure is a provider of commercial property and casualty insurance solutions for U.S.-based construction, manufacturing, and healthcare businesses. The transaction involves the transfer of a significant ... Read the full article
Lockton expands EMEA Transaction Liability Team with senior appointments
18th March 2026
Lockton Companies, an insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, has announced the appointments of Luke Sutton as Chief Commercial Officer (EMEA) and Abbas Juma as Head of Tax (EMEA) in its Transaction Liability (TL) practice. These moves mark a further step in Lockton’s investment in a unified TL platform following the ... Read the full article
Insurers call on EU leaders for a genuine simplification package for financial services: Insurance Europe
18th March 2026
Ahead of the March European Council, insurers have called on EU leaders to deliver a genuine simplification package for financial services, including a Financial Services Omnibus, that achieves visible and measurable reductions in regulatory burdens, according to Insurance Europe. Insurance Europe noted that an accumulation of overlapping and complex regulatory obligations ... Read the full article
ASR appoints Alexander Milne as Director of International Policy and Partnerships
18th March 2026
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing-markets-focused re/insurance group, has announced the appointment of Alexander Milne as Director of International Policy and Partnerships. In this role, Milne will lead the development of strategic partnerships with governments, development finance institutions, donors, and philanthropic organisations to support ASR’s initiatives in resilience, climate finance, and ... Read the full article
Talanx sees record net income of €2.48bn in 2025
18th March 2026
Talanx Group has posted a record net income of €2.48 billion in 2025, split evenly between Primary Insurance and Reinsurance, reflecting the firm's "diversified and balanced" structure. Torsten Leue, Chairman of Talanx's Board of Management, commented, “2025 was an exceptional year. We experienced the highest loss from natural disasters in the ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s reported to have applied to set up in India’s GIFT City
18th March 2026
The specialist Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance marketplace has reportedly applied to set up operations at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s first operational greenfield smart city, according to The Hindu Business Line. Officials from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) of India told the publication that Lloyd’s has applied ... Read the full article
AI editing tools linked to rising insurance fraud, Verisk reports
18th March 2026
Artificial intelligence-powered editing tools are becoming a routine part of digital life, and data analytics and technology provider Verisk reports that their growing use is now influencing behaviour within insurance claims. In its latest Verisk State of Insurance Fraud study, the company states that 36% of consumers would consider altering a ... Read the full article
James River names Kelly Hadiaris as SVP, Underwriting , Excess Casualty
18th March 2026
James River Group Holdings, Inc., a US specialty insurer focused on excess and surplus lines and reinsurance solutions, has announced that Kelly Hadiaris has returned to the firm as Senior Vice President, Underwriting – Excess Casualty. She will lead the Excess Casualty division within the company’s Excess and Surplus (E&S) segment ... Read the full article
MGAA supports launch of REG Risk 365 to improve counterparty oversight
18th March 2026
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the representative body for UK managing general agents (MGAs), has welcomed the launch of REG Risk 365 by REG Technologies. The new module, part of the REG Network, is designed to enhance governance of counterparties across the insurance distribution chain. The introduction of REG Risk 365 ... Read the full article
AM Specialty Insurance appoints Jamie Micheli as Head of People and Talent
18th March 2026
AM Specialty Insurance Group, a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Jamie Micheli as Head of People and Talent for AM Specialty Insurance Company. Micheli brings more than 12 years of HR experience, with a strong background in strategic human resources management. Throughout her career, she has led ... Read the full article
BPL expands global footprint with new Tokyo office
18th March 2026
BPL, an independent credit and political risk insurance broker, has opened an office in Japan as part of its broader international development. The decision reflects increased demand from Japanese financial institutions, trading houses, multinational corporates and investors for specialised credit and political risk insurance solutions. Interest has been particularly evident among Japanese ... Read the full article
Starr names Igor Di Beo as CEO of Brazil
18th March 2026
Starr, an insurance and investment organisation, has appointed Igor Di Beo as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brazil, effective 23rd March 2026. Di Beo succeeds Cristina Domingues, who will continue as a member of the Starr Brazil board to help ensure a smooth transition. In a recent LinkedIn post, Starr ... Read the full article
Commercial P&C pricing environment textured and nuanced, says Chubb CEO
17th March 2026
In a letter to shareholders following the disclosure of record 2025 results, Evan G. Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chubb, highlighted the firm’s underwriting discipline as key to navigating multiple hard and soft market cycles, noting that while the commercial P&C pricing environment is softening, the shift is ... Read the full article
Ed Ashby succeeds John Johnson as CEO, DUAL North America
17th March 2026
International underwriting agency Dual Group has appointed Ed Ashby as Chief Executive Officer, DUAL North America, marking the division’s next phase of growth. From 23 March 2026, Ashby will be leading the US business from New York, reporting to Richard Clapham, CEO, DUAL Group, who commented: “Ed is a highly experienced ... Read the full article
Kindley Re accelerates growth with $250m capital raise
17th March 2026
Kindley Re, a Bermuda-domiciled life and annuity reinsurance platform, has successfully secured $250 million of additional equity capital commitments. This latest funding was supported by a group of leading institutional investors across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia. The capital injection further strengthens the platform’s ability to expand its reinsurance franchise ... Read the full article
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