Reinsurance News

HCI reports gross premiums earned increase of 38% in Q4’24

28th February 2025

Florida-domiciled insurtech HCI Group, Inc. has reported that consolidated gross premiums earned increased by 38% to $297.5 million for Q4'24, up from $215.2 million in Q4 2023, driven primarily by assumptions of policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state's insurer of last resort. The insurer’s pre-tax income for Q4 2024 ... Read the full article

Brit’s profits rise in 2024 as written premiums reach $3.78bn

28th February 2025

Brit Insurance has posted a profit before tax from continuing operations of $661 million for 2024, up from $623.9 million in 2023, while insurance premium written expanded to $3.78 billion. The firm also reported a discounted combined ratio for continuing business of 75.7% for 2024, down from 76.2% in 2023. The ... Read the full article

Pen Underwriting expands international cover for recruitment agencies

28th February 2025

Pen Underwriting, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has announced the expansion of its specialist insurance proposition for recruitment agencies to support clients' international growth and diversification. Pen’s international and multi-section insurance policies customised for recruiters can now cover the professional indemnity risk of placing candidates into positions in ... Read the full article

Aspen posts strong underwriting gains for 2024 as net income rises

28th February 2025

Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings has reported an improved underwriting result for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, despite higher catastrophe losses in its insurance and reinsurance segments for both periods. Group-wide, underwriting income increased by 102.8% to $143 million in Q4 2024 and rose by 5.8% to $345.8 million for ... Read the full article

Allianz sees record operating profit in 2024 as all segments grow

28th February 2025

Allianz has reported a record operating profit of €16 billion for 2024, up 8.7% from 2023, supported by all business segments, with the Property-Casualty business being the main driver. Meanwhile, the firm's net income attributable to shareholders in 2024 was €9.9 billion, up 16.3% from 2023, while total business volume grew ... Read the full article

Broomer named President, Embedded Parametric Solutions at NormanMax

28th February 2025

Re/insurance veteran Samuel Broomer has become President, Embedded Parametric Solutions at NormanMax Insurance Holdings, an US-based parametric re/insurance group. Broomer brings to his new role over three decades of experience in the re/insurance industry, having most recently served as EVP, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Berkley Re Solutions. The executive joined ... Read the full article

Pacific typhoon migration poses increasing risks, says Chaucer

28th February 2025

The area where Pacific typhoons reach their peak intensity is gradually shifting northward, increasing the risk to heavily populated regions in the Northwest Pacific, according to a new report from Chaucer. Academic studies show that the area of maximum intensity is moving roughly 0.5 degrees of latitude northward per decade, equivalent ... Read the full article

Marino joins MSIG USA as Chief Marketing Officer

28th February 2025

MSIG USA has announced the appointment of Jennifer Marino as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) as the firm looks to strengthen its brand presence and market position, and help drive strategic growth initiatives. Marino will leverage her over two decades of experience in brand marketing, customer and employee engagement, and data-driven strategy ... Read the full article

Third-party risk emerges as key driver of cyber insurance claims & losses in 2024: Resilience

28th February 2025

In 2024, third-party risk emerged as a primary driver of cyber insurance claims and significant financial losses, according to new data from Resilience, a provider of cyber risk solutions. As businesses become increasingly reliant on interconnected systems and a broad range of software vendors, third-party risks have become a critical yet ... Read the full article

Admiral supports Flood Re’s build back better initiative to enhance flood resilience

28th February 2025

Insurance provider Admiral has joined the Flood Re Build Back Better scheme through its household insurance policies, offering an important step towards improving flood resilience. The scheme aims to increase a property’s flood resistance or resilience, allowing qualifying policies to access additional funding after a flood claim to ... Read the full article

Tysers appoints Amos Brattle as Head of Cargo

28th February 2025

Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s broker and member of the Australian AUB Group, has appointed Amos Brattle as its new Head of Cargo. Brattle is a senior leader in the Marine division, bringing a wealth of industry skills and experience to the role with a focus on client-first service. In the new role, ... Read the full article

Ageas Re achieves 21% GWP growth in 2024 as net earnings rise to €164m

27th February 2025

Ageas Re, the reinsurance arm of international insurance group Ageas, recorded year-on-year gross written premium (GWP) growth of 21% in 2024 to €2.19 billion, driven by a solid performance in both Capital Management and Protection, while the combined ratio strengthened amid "healthy underwriting discipline." The reinsurer's Protection business combined ratio improved ... Read the full article

Swiss Re names Kera McDonald as group CUO

27th February 2025

Industry giant Swiss Re has appointed Kera McDonald, currently Chief Underwriting Officer of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, as the Group Chief Underwriting Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective June 1st, 2025, subject to regulatory approval. In her new role, McDonald will drive underwriting across all business units, steer ... Read the full article

$2.15trn in US property value at risk of wildfire damage: ZestyAI

27th February 2025

$2.15 trillion worth of U.S. residential property is at high risk of wildfire damage, according to a new AI-powered analysis from ZestyAI. The study examined 126 million properties nationwide, finding that 4.3 million homes face significant wildfire risk—extending well beyond traditionally high-risk areas. ZestyAI used AI models trained on data from more ... Read the full article

Skuld reports strong P&I policy renewal and continued growth for 2025/26

27th February 2025

Skuld, a global marine insurer, has announced the successful renewal of its protection and indemnity (P&I) policies for the 2025/26 policy year. The company has welcomed a significant number of new members, increasing its entered mutual P&I gross tonnage (GT) by 6% as of 20 February. This figure does not include ... Read the full article