Reinsurance News
AI reshaping cat modelling as re/insurers seek more current risk insight, reports KCC
19th August 2026
Karen Clark & Company (KCC), a catastrophe risk modelling firm serving re/insurers and insurance-linked securities investors, says artificial intelligence could significantly change how catastrophe models are developed and updated, with implications for reinsurance pricing, underwriting and capital management. In a white paper published in August 2026, KCC says catastrophe modelling is ... Read the full article
Marco Capital set to merge PoloWorks and Pro Global in insurance services expansion
19th August 2026
Marco Capital, the P&C legacy consolidator and parent of insurance services group PoloWorks, has agreed to acquire Pro Global, with the two businesses set to combine following completion to create one of the industry’s largest specialist insurance services businesses across Lloyd’s, the London Market and international insurance markets. "Pro Global and ... Read the full article
Xceedance welcomes insurance and tech exec Adrian Spieler to Board of Directors
19th August 2026
Xceedance, a provider of technology-driven business solutions for the insurance industry, has appointed Adrian Spieler to its Board of Directors, with immediate effect. Spieler joins the Xceedance board with more than 30 years of experience spanning reinsurance, insurance and asset management. He has served as Chief Operating Officer at Convex Insurance, a ... Read the full article
INSHUR expands US commercial auto programme with Mobilitas, Incline and Gen Re support
19th August 2026
INSHUR, a global provider of embedded insurance solutions for the on-demand economy, has launched a new commercial auto insurance programme for rideshare and professional drivers across the United States. The programme is led by Mobilitas Insurance, with reinsurance support from Gen Re, and is written through Incline P&C Group. INSHUR says ... Read the full article
Securing QJS status would allow Cayman to ‘mature’ in the reinsurance space: Premier Ebanks
19th August 2026
Addressing the media yesterday, Hon. Andre Ebanks, MP, Premier & Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, said the Cayman Islands application to the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for Qualified Jurisdiction Status (QJS) would be a 16-18 month process, and would allow the jurisdiction to "mature" in the ... Read the full article
Tysers Dubai strengthens Non-Marine team with appointment of Ben Lott
19th August 2026
Tysers, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Ben Lott to its Non-Marine team in Dubai as the company continues to strengthen its capabilities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Reporting to Amin Basbous, CEO of Tysers Dubai, Lott will work on developing the company’s property and ... Read the full article
China’s non-life insurance sector remains broadly stable in H1’26: Fitch
19th August 2026
China’s non-life insurance sector was broadly stable in the first half of 2026, supported by a robust solvency buffer, modest premium growth and a steady underwriting margin, according to Fitch Ratings’ China Non-Life Insurance Monitor: August 2026 report. Additionally, at the end of the first quarter of 2026, the sector’s comprehensive ... Read the full article
Lockton appoints Jules Okai as Global Solutions Practice Leader for the US
19th August 2026
Independent insurance brokerage Lockton has announced the appointment of Jules Okai as Global Solutions Practice Leader for the United States. Bringing 20 years of industry experience, Okai will direct strategy, talent development, and service delivery for multinational clients with complex cross‑border risks, leveraging her expertise in advising multinational organisations and leading ... Read the full article
Third asset-intensive flow reinsurance transaction completed by Pacific Life Re in Japan
19th August 2026
Pacific Life Re, the global reinsurance business of Pacific Life, has announced the completion of its third asset-intensive flow reinsurance transaction in Japan, executed with a leading Japanese life insurance company. This transaction, which involved the reinsurance of whole of life liabilities through another new flow counterparty, builds on the firm's ... Read the full article
W. R. Berkley combines specialty units to create Berkley Meridian
19th August 2026
Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation has merged Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services under a shared leadership structure to create a new specialty insurance business called Berkley Meridian. The new business will be led by Marlo M. Morrison as President, and combines the underwriting capabilities, leadership talent, and ... Read the full article
HDI Global’s insurance service result grows 8% in H1’26
19th August 2026
HDI Global, a commercial and industrial insurer within the HDI Group, has reported an 8% increase in insurance service result to EUR 465 million for the first half of 2026, compared to EUR 430 million in H1’25. Alongside this, the insurer’s insurance revenue remained stable at EUR 5 billion in H1'26 ... Read the full article
Antares Global promotes Mat Storr to Head of Reinsurance
19th August 2026
Antares Global, an international specialty insurance and reinsurance group, has promoted Mat Storr to Head of Reinsurance, reporting directly to Martin Campbell, Chief Underwriting Officer and Active Underwriter. For the last four years, Storr has served as Class Underwriter, Property Treaty, for the re/insurer. His remit as Head of Reinsurance includes leading ... Read the full article
Toa Re’s profit jumps 35% as underwriting and overseas units strengthen
19th August 2026
Japan's Toa Re has reported a strong increase in consolidated profitability for the year ended March 31, 2026, with ordinary profit rising by more than a third and net income attributable to owners of the parent increasing by almost 38%, despite a modest decline in net premiums written. Net premiums written ... Read the full article
Ian Newman to lead Gallagher Re’s new Digital Risk Practice
19th August 2026
Global reinsurance broking and advisory firm Gallagher Re has launched its Digital Risk Practice, bringing together specialist expertise in AI liability, data centres, cyber and digital risk engineering to help insurers and reinsurers “understand, quantify and manage” evolving technology-related risks, with Ian Newman serving as Global Head of Digital Risk ... Read the full article
Ascot names O’Flynn EVP, Casualty Facultative Hybrids/Automatics
19th August 2026
Global specialty re/insurance company Ascot Group has announced the appointment of Ann Marie G. O'Flynn as Executive Vice President, Casualty Facultative Hybrids/Automatics. O'Flynn is a highly accomplished reinsurance leader with over 25 years of experience in casualty and professional lines underwriting, business development, account management, and client engagement. The executive ... Read the full article
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