Reinsurance News

Bishop Street Underwriters appoints Karman Chan as CFO

8th June 2026

Bishop Street Underwriters, a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company, has announced the appointment of Karman Chan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Chan will serve as a member of Bishop Street’s leadership team and work closely with the CEO and President to drive strategic decision-making, anticipate the financial and operational needs of ... Read the full article

AI and tech investment to drive next phase of growth for insurance brokers, says Moody’s Ratings

5th June 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology investment are expected to become increasingly important drivers of productivity and profitability for insurance brokers, according to Moody’s Ratings, the global credit ratings, research and risk assessment agency. While the sector is facing a period of slower growth as insurance pricing softens and economic conditions become ... Read the full article

Swiss Re appoints Etherington as Head of Underwriting, L&H, Hong Kong & Taiwan

5th June 2026

Global reinsurer Swiss Re has appointed Hazel Etherington as Head of Underwriting, Life & Health, for Hong Kong & Taiwan and Global High Net Worth. Etherington brings nearly 40 years of experience in the life and health insurance industry, with leadership roles spanning underwriting, operations, claims, distribution, and business transformation across ... Read the full article

Admiral Group completes £80m acquisition of Flock

5th June 2026

Admiral Group, a UK-based insurance company, has completed the acquisition of Flock, a digital commercial fleet insurance provider, for £80 million, broadening its motor offering. The deal, first announced on February 12, 2026, integrates Flock’s advanced technology into Admiral’s telemetry fleet insurance proposition. Flock’s team will also form an important part ... Read the full article

AXIS Capital promotes Christina Geller as Head of Wholesale Financial Lines, NA

5th June 2026

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based global insurer and reinsurer, has promoted Christina Geller to Head of Wholesale Financial Lines in North America (NA). In her new role, Geller reports to John Van Decker, Head of Global Financial Lines. Additionally, she will develop and deliver the strategy for long-term profitable growth ... Read the full article

Sompo enhances casualty treaty reinsurance with new SVP appointment

5th June 2026

Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty re/insurance, has announced the appointment of Thierry Grieder as SVP, Head of Casualty Treaty Reinsurance for Continental Europe, MEA and LATAM. Grieder brings over a decade of market experience to his new position, having most recently served as SSenior ... Read the full article

EPIC names James Pierce as Chairman of Natural Resources practice

5th June 2026

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a national insurance brokerage and consulting firm, has announced the appointment of James R. Pierce as Chairman within its Natural Resources practice. In this role, Pierce will further strengthen the practice’s capabilities, support the recruitment of senior talent, and help deliver tailored risk and insurance ... Read the full article

PV insurance market can expect further ‘significant claims’ as Middle East conflict persists: Selwyn, Antares

5th June 2026

The political violence (PV) insurance market faces intensifying pressure in the Middle East with escalating military actions threatening to disrupt commercial operations, leading to further "significant claims" from Gulf states as PV business written before late February remains on risk, warns Antares' Wesley Selwyn. In a recent commentary, Selwyn, Class Underwriter ... Read the full article

Larrondo joins MDS Group’s Marine Insurance business as Global Director

5th June 2026

The MDS Group, part of The Ardonagh Group, has announced the appointment of Adrián Larrondo as Global Director of its Marine Business, a Madrid-based role. Larrondo will leverage his more than three decades of international experience in the maritime and insurance sectors, to lead the international development of this business line. He ... Read the full article

CCRIF lifts coverage 9% to $1.57bn for current policy year as membership expands

5th June 2026

Ahead of the annual hurricane season, CCRIF SPC, formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, said it has expanded coverage to $1.57 billion for the current policy year, from $1.44 billion a year earlier, driven by a 17% increase in coverage across its Caribbean portfolio and an 18% increase in ... Read the full article

Alex Brogden joins Bermuda-based InEvo Re as CUO

5th June 2026

Alex Brogden has joined InEvo Re, a Bermuda-based specialist life reinsurer backed by Macquarie Asset Management, as Chief Underwriting Officer. Brogden brings extensive market experience, having most recently served as Group Chief Underwriting Officer at Monument Re Group for four years. He initially joined the company in 2017 as Group Chief ... Read the full article

3IF Ventures secures $12m first close for Africa-focused inclusive insurance fund

5th June 2026

3IF Ventures, an impact-focused venture capital firm investing in insurance technology businesses across Africa, has announced the first close of its Inclusive Insurance Investment Fund at USD 12 million. The fund, which is focused exclusively on Africa’s insurance start-up market, has secured backing from FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) and ZEP-RE (PTA ... Read the full article

Milliman expands life insurance asset-liability management services with new SAA solution

5th June 2026

Milliman, Inc., a consulting and actuarial firm, has expanded its global life insurance asset-liability management (ALM) services with the introduction of an advanced strategic asset allocation (SAA) solution. This new development leverages Milliman’s established actuarial and ALM capabilities—including its Integrate™ and Milliman Mind® platforms— to better assist insurers and their investment ... Read the full article

Fortegra appoints Mark Rattner as President

5th June 2026

The Fortegra Group, a global specialty insurer and part of DB Insurance Co., Ltd., has announced the appointment of Mark Rattner as President. Rattner brings more than three decades of industry experience, including a decade in leadership roles at Fortegra, as well as long-standing relationships with key distribution partners. He joined Fortegra ... Read the full article

RSUM promotes Mike Benvenuto to Chief Operating Officer

5th June 2026

Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, has announced the promotion of Mike Benvenuto to Chief Operating Officer. Based in Chicago, Benvenuto brings more than 20 years of insurance industry experience. Most recently, he served as Chief Procurement Officer at Ryan Specialty, driving performance across Strategic Sourcing, ... Read the full article