Reinsurance News

Korean Re Switzerland appoints Eugster to Board, Lee to take over as Chairman

7th July 2025

Seoul-based Korean Reinsurance Company’s subsidiary, Korean Reinsurance Switzerland AG (KRSA), has appointed Markus A. Eugster as an independent member of the Board of Directors, succeeding Reinhard Thoennissen, who has decided to step down. The appointment is effective July 1st, 2025 and aligns with the company's long-term succession planning. Eugster has been ... Read the full article

CRC Group to acquire Atrium from Stone Point Capital

7th July 2025

CRC Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Atrium Underwriting Group, an underwriting business at Lloyd’s that manages Syndicate 609, from investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC and other investors. Atrium, which writes specialty insurance and reinsurance across property, casualty, and specialty business groups, will reportedly retain ... Read the full article

Lloyd’s approves transfer of GIC Re’s Syndicate 1947 management to Asta

7th July 2025

Asta, the third-party managing agency at Lloyd’s, has confirmed that Lloyd’s has approved the transfer of the managing agency agreement for GIC Re’s Syndicate 1947, effective 1 July 2025, with the agreement covering both open and prior underwriting years. Asta will take on responsibility for operational support and oversight of the ... Read the full article

Bermuda continues to lead offshore life/annuity reinsurance: AM Best

7th July 2025

With over 40% of total ceded reserves for US life-annuity writers in 2024, Bermuda continues to be a “driving force” in offshore reinsurance, according to a recent report by AM Best. The report, titled “Bermuda Remains the Largest Offshore Life/Annuity Reinsurance Domicile,” further notes that Bermuda was involved in over 60% ... Read the full article

White Mountains to acquire 50% stake in Distinguished Programs

7th July 2025

White Mountains Insurance Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Distinguished Programs, an MGA and program administrator for specialty property & casualty insurance, for $230 million. White Mountains, which currently owns approximately 1% of Distinguished's outstanding equity interests, will acquire an additional 50% in a transaction expected to close ... Read the full article

Howden & Lawrence Stephens launch new crypto theft insurance and recovery coverage

7th July 2025

Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has partnered with specialist law firm Lawrence Stephens to launch the “first-of-its-kind” crypto theft insurance solution, which is combined with expert legal asset recovery services. The pair aim to provide clients with a comprehensive and credible response to digital asset theft. The new ... Read the full article

IDF appoints Guy Carpenter’s Julian Enoizi to its Steering Committee

7th July 2025

The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) has welcomed Julian A.P. Enoizi, CEO of Guy Carpenter Europe and member of the Global Operating Committee, to its Steering Committee. Enoizi brings decades of leadership in the insurance and reinsurance sector, along with extensive experience on international and governmental advisory boards. He has served as CEO ... Read the full article

IUA responds to FCA’s latest insurance conduct reforms

7th July 2025

The International Underwriting Association (IUA), which represents insurance and reinsurance companies in the London Market, has issued a response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest proposals to simplify insurance conduct rules. Representing 81 firms underwriting complex and specialist risks in the London Market, the IUA submitted a detailed response to ... Read the full article

K&R Swiss AG appoints Stephan Geiger as Director, Treaty Reinsurance

7th July 2025

K&R Swiss AG, part of independent reinsurance broker König & Reeker GmbH, has announced the appointment of Stephan Geiger as Director, Treaty Reinsurance, Switzerland. König & Reeker is an independent reinsurance broker offering a comprehensive line of consulting and service solutions for insurers, reinsurers, and corporate risk managers. In his new role, ... Read the full article

European and Asia Pacific dealmakers lead global M&A gains amidst ongoing US decline: WTW

7th July 2025

Europe and Asia Pacific have emerged as the leading regions for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the first half of 2025, according to new research from WTW, an advisory, broking, and solutions company. WTW’s Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM), produced in partnership with the M&A Research Centre at Bayes Business School, ... Read the full article

Faster approvals ahead for Lloyd’s managing agents under new regulatory agreement

7th July 2025

The regulatory approval process for Lloyd’s managing agents is being streamlined to reduce authorisation times, following an agreement between the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Society of Lloyd’s. Under the changes, the PRA and FCA will reportedly retain their statutory decision-making roles but will make ... Read the full article

MS Amlin names AXA XL’s Nicola Harris as Head of Natural Resources

7th July 2025

Lloyd's global insurer and reinsurer MS Amlin has appointed Nicola Harris as Head of Natural Resources, effective August 2025, reporting to Martin Burke, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), MS Amlin. The appointment reinforces the business’s commitment to the line of business and its associated customers. In her new role, Harris will lead the ... Read the full article

MembersCap launches tokenised institutional-grade reinsurance fund

7th July 2025

Bermuda-regulated investment manager, Members Capital Management (MembersCap), has completed an investment in its initial portfolio through the fund, MCM Fund I, the first tokenised institutional-grade reinsurance fund designed for sophisticated digital asset investors and traditional allocators. Positioned as an alternative to private equity, venture capital, and fixed income strategies, MCM Fund ... Read the full article

Disaster declaration issued in Texas as flood risks continue

7th July 2025

At least 81 people have been confirmed dead and 41 remain missing after flash floods devastated central Texas on Friday, with more storms expected in the region. The flash floods began Thursday night of last week and continued into Friday morning, as several months' worth of rain fell within just a ... Read the full article

Ralf Boesemann named General Manager & CEO of Hannover Re Services Italy

7th July 2025

Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Ralf Boesemann as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hannover Re Services Italy S.r.l. (HS Ita). HS Ita serves clients across both Life & Health and Property & Casualty. The Life & Health team focuses on building long-term relationships and ... Read the full article