Reinsurance News
Willis returns to light and recreational general aviation market
27th January 2026
Willis, a WTW business, has announced it is returning to the light and recreational general aviation market after a 30-year absence. The expansion was made possible by the arrival of the Crispin Speers team, a specialist Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance broker based in London. Their established expertise and structured solutions have enabled ... Read the full article
Atrium expands InsurX partnership by adding smart follow capacity
27th January 2026
Atrium Underwriters has expanded its partnership with InsurX Limited, a smart follow technology provider. Atrium’s Syndicate 609, an already recognised smart lead on the platform, is set to participate on InsurX as an independent smart follow market. This allows Atrium to follow its own lead property Direct and Facultative (D&F) lines through ... Read the full article
JBA Risk Management partners with TransZero to strengthen global flood risk insight
27th January 2026
JBA Risk Management, a UK-based flood science specialist, has partnered with start-up TransZero to enhance flood risk assessment for global property assets. Launched in September 2025, TransZero supports businesses with climate-related risk disclosure reporting by providing insights for property assets worldwide. Its platform serves the asset management, banking, insurance, and retail ... Read the full article
Howden appoints Jamie Wan as Senior Director, M&A for Asia
27th January 2026
Howden, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Jamie Wan as Senior Director, M&A for Asia. Wan brings 14 years of industry experience, joining Howden from global re/insurance broker Aon, where she most recently served as Head of Transaction Advisory Services, AMATS, Asia. Prior to that, she ... Read the full article
AI’s productivity-boosting substance will ultimately prevail: Swiss Re’s Ladva
27th January 2026
AI’s productivity-boosting impact will “ultimately prevail,” ushering in an era that produces its own leaders, with those who deploy the technology effectively reaping increasing gains over time, according to Pravina Ladva, Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Swiss Re. Ladva noted in a new risk perspective blog post that investment ... Read the full article
AUB expands in UK retail insurance market with Prestige Insurance acquisition
27th January 2026
AUB Group Limited has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Prestige Insurance, positioning Prestige as its flagship UK retail broking platform to consolidate Tysers’ Retail portfolios, drive AUB’s Retail MGA strategy, and accelerate its UK footprint alongside existing investments in Movo and Momentum AR networks. Prestige Insurance is an insurance ... Read the full article
Tony Grippa joins BMS Re as Chief Strategy Officer for its US business
27th January 2026
BMS Re, the reinsurance arm of independent re/insurance broker BMS Group, has appointed Tony Grippa as Chief Strategy Officer for its US business. Grippa holds extensive industry experience, having previously served as a senior advisor to Dowling Hales, Executive Chairman and CEO of RYZE Claim Solutions, Executive Chairman of Risk Transfer ... Read the full article
Brown & Brown’s revenue rises 22.8% to $5.9bn in 2025
27th January 2026
Brown & Brown has disclosed its full-year 2025 results, revealing total revenues of $5.9 billion, an increase of $1.1 billion, or 22.8%, compared with 2024. Income before income taxes rose to $321 million, up 16.7% year over year. Net income attributable to Brown & Brown increased to $264 million, representing a ... Read the full article
W. R. Berkley’s underwriting income grows 15% to $338m in Q4’25
27th January 2026
W. R. Berkley Corporation, a commercial lines property and casualty insurer and reinsurer, has reported pre-tax underwriting income growth of 14.9% to a record $338 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4’25), and a record $1.2 billion for the full year 2025 (FY’25). The strong underwriting result came on the ... Read the full article
Brit US HPL Consortium 7882 renewed for 2026 underwriting year
27th January 2026
Specialty insurer Brit Group Holdings Limited has announced the successful renewal of its US Hospital Professional Liability (HPL) Consortium 7882 for the 2026 underwriting year, with maximum capacity of $10 million. The consortium serves US-based hospitals and health systems, bringing capacity for the healthcare market. Capacity of $10 million will continue ... Read the full article
Canada Life names Stuart Carroll as Chief Actuary
27th January 2026
Canada Life, a life insurance and pensions provider in the UK, has confirmed the appointment of Stuart Carroll as Chief Actuary, effective from 1 January 2026, reporting to Stuart Robinson, Chief Financial Officer. Carroll is a senior actuary and financial services professional with extensive international experience. He joined Canada Life UK ... Read the full article
Arundo Re successfully renews 157 Re reinsurance sidecar for 2026
27th January 2026
International reinsurer Arundo Re has successfully renewed its 157 Re collateralised reinsurance sidecar, with 157 Re 26 becoming the eighth vintage under the platform, supported once again by Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management LLP, as well as new investors. The 157 Re sidecar vehicle provides the French reinsurer with an efficient ... Read the full article
Falcon promotes John Merchant to CUO
27th January 2026
Falcon Risk Services, a wholly owned managing general agent (MGA) of HDI Global SE, has promoted John Merchant to Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective January 1st, 2026. Merchant was the first employee to join Falcon in October 2021, and the firm says that he has since been instrumental in the MGA's ... Read the full article
Insurance modernisation key to UK financial services competitiveness: TheCityUK & PwC
26th January 2026
Insurers are central to the competitiveness of the UK’s financial and related professional services industry, but a report from TheCityUK and PwC UK warns that lagging insurance processes and market infrastructure threaten that position without urgent modernisation. The report draws on insights from over 300 senior leaders – including 70 CEOs ... Read the full article
Rogers appointed as Price Forbes’ Cyber Claims Manager
26th January 2026
Global specialty broker Price Forbes has announced the appointment of Alexander Rogers as Cyber Claims Manager, a London-based role. Rogers provides full lifecycle claims advocacy and round-the-clock support to clients navigating complex cybersecurity incidents. He helps insureds cut through technical complexity, protect financial outcomes, and emerge from crises stronger and more ... Read the full article
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