Reinsurance News
Pacific Life Re completes third asset-intensive block reinsurance deal with Anshin Life
9th June 2026
Life reinsurer Pacific Life Re has announced its third asset-intensive block reinsurance deal with Tokio Marine & Nichido Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Anshin Life), a domestic life insurance subsidiary of Tokio Marine Holdings. Focused on in-force whole of life policies, the deal is designed to mitigate long-term interest rate risk within ... Read the full article
Fitch maintains neutral outlook for global insurance sector despite uncertain conditions
9th June 2026
Resilient business conditions across most insurance markets have continued in the face of mounting pressure from the US–Iran war, weaker economic growth, higher inflation, and rising government bond yields, leading Fitch Ratings to remain 'neutral' on the global insurance sector as of mid-year 2026. The ratings agency's global insurance sector outlook ... Read the full article
ANV expands workers’ compensation platform with ASIA acquisition
9th June 2026
ANV Group Holdings Ltd., a global insurance intermediary platform, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Associated Specialty Insurance Agency LLC (ASIA), a wholesale commercial insurance agency focused primarily on workers’ compensation insurance. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Springfield, Pennsylvania, ASIA is a specialist wholesale agency with more than ... Read the full article
United Insurance Brokers strengthens binder division with appointment of Kevin Webb
9th June 2026
United Insurance Brokers (UIB), an international independent insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Kevin Webb as Divisional Director – Binders, reinforcing the company’s focus on expanding its transportation and US binder capabilities. Webb joins UIB with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, particularly across North American markets and ... Read the full article
Consilium introduces Scriptus commercial binding facility for UK brokers
9th June 2026
Consilium, a specialty re.insurance broker, has launched Scriptus, a newly established platform designed to provide brokers with access to an exclusive complex commercial binding facility. The new offering has been created to give UK brokers access to A-rated capacity, competitive pricing and a broad underwriting appetite. Through Scriptus, brokers can place ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance International names Kendra Felisky as Chair of the Boards of AIUK & AMAL
9th June 2026
Arch Insurance International has named Kendra Felisky as Chair of the Boards of Arch Insurance (UK) Limited (AIUK) and Arch Managing Agency Limited (AMAL), following the retirement of Patrick Storey from the role. Felisky is a highly experienced Independent Non-Executive Director and insurance professional who has served on the Boards of ... Read the full article
Vitesse appoints Richard Reggel as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe
9th June 2026
Vitesse, the financial infrastructure connecting the global insurance ecosystem, has announced the appointment of Richard Reggel as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe. In his new role, Reggel will lead commercial operations across the UK, Europe and other international markets, strengthening relationships with existing customers and expanding the company’s reach. He joins Vitesse ... Read the full article
Peter Stubbings joins Miller Bermuda as Chairman to drive reinsurance and retrocession growth
9th June 2026
Independent specialist (re)insurance broker Miller has appointed Peter Stubbings as Chairman of Miller Bermuda, where he will support the continued growth of the firm's reinsurance and retrocession offering in the Bermuda market as it further strengthens its presence on the island. Drawing on his long-standing relationships with reinsurance clients, Miller said ... Read the full article
Crystal Lu joins RGA as SVP, Investor Relations
9th June 2026
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a global life and health reinsurer, has appointed Crystal Lu as Senior Vice President (SVP), Investor Relations, effective June 8th, 2026. In her new role, Lu will report to Axel André, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of RGA, and lead investor relations strategy. Additionally, ... Read the full article
Property Guardian and EigenRisk launch integrated Wildfire Risk Intelligence for underwriters
9th June 2026
Property Guardian, a wildfire risk intelligence company serving the insurance industry, has entered into a new channel partnership with EigenRisk, a provider of real-time catastrophe and climate risk analytics. Under this collaboration, Property Guardian’s wildfire risk intelligence has been integrated directly into the EigenPrism platform, allowing commercial property underwriters and portfolio ... Read the full article
CCRIF names Saundra Bailey as Chair of its Board of Directors
9th June 2026
CCRIF SPC, a regional risk pooling organisation that provides parametric insurance to Caribbean and Central American governments, has announced the appointment of Saundra Bailey as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective 1st June 2026. Bailey succeeds Timothy N. J. Antoine after nearly eight years as Chair, during which he oversaw ... Read the full article
Pen Underwriting expands SME cyber cover limit to £10m
9th June 2026
Pen Underwriting, a specialist managing general agent (MGA) operating across multiple insurance classes and territories, has enhanced its cyber offering by doubling the cover limit available to £10 million for risks incepting on or after 1 July 2026. This move caters to companies with revenues up to £600 million, and was ... Read the full article
Mez Patel named Head of Global Sales for Aon Credit Solutions
9th June 2026
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, has announced the appointment of Mez Patel as Head of Global Sales for Aon Credit Solutions. In his new role, Patel will help global multinational clients address complex risk challenges. He will be responsible for designing innovative, structured solutions across trade credit, ... Read the full article
Shrinking underwriting margins threaten US D&O liability space despite profitability: AM Best
8th June 2026
While US Director & Officers’ (D&O) liability insurance remains profitable, premiums declined for a fourth straight year in 2025, reflecting heightened competition in the segment as warning signs loom over commercial line’s underwriting performance, according to a new AM Best report. The AM Best's Market Segment Report, "US D&O Liability - ... Read the full article
Hannover Re US names Elena Strunk as Vice President, Medical Director
8th June 2026
Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re US) has announced the appointment of Dr. Elena Strunk as Vice President, Medical Director. In her new role, Dr. Strunk will help advance Hannover Re’s underwriting and digital transformation initiatives, lead efforts to modernise medical assessment practices to reflect evolving medical knowledge, and ... Read the full article





