Reinsurance News

Mosaic unveils combined general & environmental liability coverage form

20th February 2025

Specialty insurer Mosaic Insurance has launched a new combined environmental product, an innovative solution that merges primary commercial general liability with a suite of added pollution and professional coverages. Mosaic’s new Site Pollution & General Liability (SGL) form is available to retail and wholesale brokers, and provides primary and excess (supported ... Read the full article

Serge Calfa joins Roanoke International Brokers as SEO & MD

20th February 2025

Roanoke International Brokers Limited (RIBL) has appointed Serge Calfa as Senior Executive Officer & Managing Director, a Dubai-based role. RIBL offers bespoke, individual service for various Marine and related products, tailored to suit the needs of its global clients. In his new role, Calfa will leverage his over 25 years of experience ... Read the full article

Strong potential LA wildfires very serious in terms of market impact: Conduit Re

19th February 2025

Executives from Bermuda-based Conduit Re have emphasised the significant impact of the California wildfires on the re/insurance market, highlighting the potential for the event to halt rate declines ahead of crucial upcoming renewals. Speaking at a briefing following the release of the firm's 2024 results, Neil Eckhart, Executive Chairman, described ... Read the full article

Allianz Partners names Dominic Gantner MD Greater Southeast Asia

19th February 2025

Allianz Partners has announced the appointment of Dominic Gantner as Managing Director for Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA), effective March 1, 2025. He takes over from Steve Watkins, who is retiring after more than two decades with the company. Gantner will be responsible for Allianz Partners' business in key GSEA markets including Thailand, ... Read the full article

Twelve Securis predicts insurance sector’s resilience amid tariff risks, but warns of indirect impacts

19th February 2025

Twelve Securis expects the insurance sector to remain largely insulated from recent US tariff increases, though indirect effects may still emerge. Unlike industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and consumer goods—where trade restrictions have a direct impact—Twelve Securis emphasises that the insurance sector is primarily driven by underwriting risk and investment management. Given ... Read the full article

Strong deal momentum accelerates growth for Somerset Re

19th February 2025

Somerset Re, a provider of reinsurance solutions for global life insurance and annuity business, has experienced quick growth as it enters 2025 with strong deal momentum. Over the last decade, the reinsurer has had a strong history of successful deal execution which has contributed towards building a well-diversified book across the ... Read the full article

TMK appoints Paul Talbot as Aviation Underwriter

19th February 2025

International insurer Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has announced the appointment of Paul Talbot as Aviation Underwriter to its Aerospace team. Talbot brings almost 20 years of industry experience to his new position, having held various underwriting and broking roles. He joins TMK from AIG, where he spent the past 12 years, most ... Read the full article

Howden Re appoints Emily Lo as Head of Analytics, Asia

19th February 2025

Howden Re, the reinsurance division of Howden, has announced the appointment of Emily Lo as Head of Analytics, Asia. Lo is a qualified actuary with over 20 years of experience in general insurance and reinsurance across Asia and Australia. Her expertise spans pricing, reserving, product development, and capital & reinsurance management for ... Read the full article

Apollo enhances drone insurance offering with product liability coverage

19th February 2025

Apollo, the integrated insurance group, has announced the expansion of its offerings to include drone product liability coverage. This new addition is being provided as part of Moonrock’s existing binder with Apollo, further strengthening their partnership in the growing drone insurance market. Martin Jackson, Class Leader, Aviation, Apollo, said: "We’ve officially expanded ... Read the full article

WTW teams with Cornell University to address global drought risks

19th February 2025

WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has formed a new partnership with Cornell University to analyse the risks posed by severe and extended droughts worldwide. This collaboration will offer a deeper understanding of global vulnerability to drought risks and explore the potential effects of water scarcity on business operations. Around ... Read the full article

Pen Underwriting expands P&T coverage to US risks

19th February 2025

Pen Underwriting, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has announced the expansion of its international ports and terminals (P&T) specialism to cover US risks. This move ensures the company can cover all global jurisdictions, building on the strong performance of Pen’s existing P&T portfolio outside the US. The new US ... Read the full article

Farmers Exchanges projects $600m wildfire loss, reaffirms commitment to California

19th February 2025

The Farmers Exchanges, a group of reciprocal insurers including Farmers Insurance Exchange, Fire Insurance Exchange, and Truck Insurance Exchange, have released initial estimates indicating a $600 million loss from the recent California wildfires. This figure is net of the per-occurrence reinsurance programme and before taxes, excluding Farmers’ portion of FAIR Plan ... Read the full article

Howden acquires Forbes Insurance and Hill Aviation

19th February 2025

Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the acquisition of aviation specialists Forbes Insurance Limited, and the acquisition of the book of business from Hill Aviation Insurance Services Limited. Forbes Insurance and Hill Aviation will be rebranded as Howden and will form a new specialist retail Aviation division within Howden ... Read the full article

CFC launches cyber portfolio quoting service for UK brokers

19th February 2025

CFC, a specialist insurance provider focused on emerging risks and cyber, has launched a new service that automates quoting for up to thousands of policies. Initially available for CFC’s cyber products, the service enables UK brokers to generate bulk quotes for their entire book of business in a single, streamlined process. Pat ... Read the full article

Lloyd’s launches two new Enhanced Yield Liquidity Funds

19th February 2025

Global insurance and reinsurance marketplace Lloyd’s has expanded its Investment Platform through the launch of two new Enhanced Liquidity Funds. The two new funds, denominated in Euros and British Pounds, will be joining the existing US Dollar fund. These Enhanced Yield Liquidity funds have been designed for long-term strategic cash holdings at ... Read the full article