Reinsurance News
Nasent makes strategic investment in Sephira to broaden service offering
7th October 2025
Financial services provider Nascent Group has made a strategic investment in Sephira Risk Solutions, a European-based global risk and actuarial consulting firm. According to Nascent, this investment establishes a partnership between the two firms to deliver actuarial services to clients seamlessly. As part of the transaction, Andre Perez, who launched Nascent in ... Read the full article
Oneglobal acquires Bermuda-based Life and Annuity Services
7th October 2025
Oneglobal Broking, an independent Lloyd's broker backed by JC Flowers, has announced the acquisition of Life and Annuity Services, a Bermuda-based specialist. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, marks a key milestone in Oneglobal’s effort to expand its capabilities and diversify its offerings. The move will enable Oneglobal to provide ... Read the full article
Africa Specialty Risks names Tunu Sokiri as COO
7th October 2025
Developing markets-focused re/insurance group Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) has appointed Tunu Sokiri as Chief Operations Officer, overseeing all operational and technology functions across the firm. In particular, he will lead the transformation and growth of ASR’s infrastructure, data, AI, and digital strategy. Tunu will also oversee ASR’s claims function, ensuring it "continues ... Read the full article
MSIG USA appoints Erika Shalette as General Counsel
7th October 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty commercial insurance, has appointed Erika Shalette as General Counsel, reporting to Kent Ziegler, the firm's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. In her new role, she will oversee all legal and compliance matters for MSIG USA, guiding corporate governance practices, managing regulatory requirements, and ... Read the full article
ADAS technology to have significant impact on auto insurance industry: Evercore ISI
7th October 2025
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) are expected to have a significant impact on the auto insurance industry, driving near-term frequency changes to the sector, although, autonomous could have greater ramifications longer-term, according to a recent Evercore ISI. In a recent report, titled ‘US P&C Insurance: The ADAS Impact on Personal Auto Insurance’, ... Read the full article
Lazard appoints Cyrille Cotte as MD & Head of Insurance Europe
7th October 2025
Financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard has announced the appointment of Cyrille Cotte as Managing Director and Head of Insurance for its European Financial Institutions Group (FIG). Based in London, Cotte will work across Europe with regional Co-Heads of Financial Services Coverage, Nick Millar and Corso Bavagnoli. He brings more than ... Read the full article
Indonesian re/insurers’ higher equity thresholds to accelerate consolidation: Fitch
7th October 2025
Fitch Ratings expects that higher minimum equity thresholds for Indonesian insurers and reinsurers will accelerate market consolidation, as weaker insurers may seek additional capital to meet the tougher requirements or become acquisition targets. The first stage of the higher threshold takes effect at the end of 2026, with roughly 90% of ... Read the full article
Eman Mojali named CEO of MADA Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers
7th October 2025
MADA Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Company has announced the appointment of Eman Mojali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Based in Manama, Bahrain, MADA Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers is a local intermediary with a team of experienced professionals, bringing over 30 years of combined expertise. The firm combines deep local ... Read the full article
HDI Global deploys advanced digital tool to transform nat cat risk analysis
6th October 2025
HDI Global, a commercial and specialty lines insurer, has announced the roll out of HDI ARGOS 4.0 (Accumulation Risk Geospatial Online System), an advanced digital risk management service for its clients. This NatCat assessment tool, created in response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural catastrophes driven by climate change, ... Read the full article
Hannover Re appoints Hagen as General Manager within P&C Treaty
6th October 2025
Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Alexander Hagen as General Manager, taking over the role from Vincent Hermenier, who recently became Managing Director. In his new position, Hagen will be responsible for overseeing Property & Casualty treaty business across France, the Benelux, Israel, Greece, Malta, the Maghreb and West ... Read the full article
Cyber insurance should complement, not replace, cybersecurity: FERMA
6th October 2025
A new Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) report, produced in partnership with Marsh and Howden, has reinforced the message that cyber insurance should not be seen as a replacement for robust cybersecurity measures, but should rather act as a "complementary tool" to help organisations manage and transfer financial ... Read the full article
Verisk promotes Saurabh Khemka to President of Underwriting Solutions
6th October 2025
Verisk, a provider of data analytics and technology solutions for the insurance, energy, and financial sectors, has named Saurabh Khemka as President of Underwriting Solutions, effective immediately. In his new role, Khemka will oversee all of Verisk’s Underwriting Solutions business. He is a Verisk veteran, having held several leadership roles since joining ... Read the full article
Chaucer launches new cyber risk management and insurance solution
6th October 2025
Chaucer Group, a global specialty insurance and reinsurance group, has launched Vanguard, a new cyber risk management and insurance solution designed to protect organisations against an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape. The offering focuses on complex businesses across a wide range of industry sectors, with available limits of up to ... Read the full article
Christoph Spichtig to lead Ageas Re’s APAC Property Underwriting
6th October 2025
Ageas Re, the reinsurance division of international insurance group Ageas, has announced the appointment of Christoph Spichtig to lead its Property Underwriting for the Asia Pacific region, a Zurich-based role. In his new role, Spichtig will leverage his experience in underwriting and management. The executive joined Ageas Re in September following his ... Read the full article
We’re encouraged by strong focus on discipline and transparency: Swiss Re’s Ningen
6th October 2025
In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Monica Ningen, CEO of Property & Casualty Reinsurance for the US at Swiss Re, one of the world's largest reinsurers, shared her perspective on the US reinsurance market and highlighted reasons for optimism amid ongoing challenges. Reflecting on current conditions, Ningen said, “The US ... Read the full article
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