Reinsurance News
Zurich Austria establishes branch in Poland
9th April 2026
Zurich Insurance has launched operations in the Polish commercial insurance market, with its new office based in Warsaw. The business will be managed under Zurich Austria, headed by Kurt Möller, who serves as Head of Commercial Insurance Austria & CEE and sits on the Zurich Austria Board. Möller commented, "We’re delighted ... Read the full article
Middle East situation underscores growing risk interdependence in aviation: Aon
9th April 2026
Stephen Rudman, Aon's Head of Marine and Regional Aviation Lead for Asia, has suggested the situation in the Middle East underscores the growing interdependence of geopolitical risk, operational resilience and insurance within the aviation sector. In a statement discussing the impact of ongoing Middle East tensions, Rudman noted that the situation ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Poonam Jivram as Head of Motor Underwriting, UK & Lloyd’s
9th April 2026
AXA XL, the property, casualty, and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Poonam Jivram as Head of Motor Underwriting, UK & Lloyd’s. Based in London, Jivram will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic underwriting direction for the UK & Lloyd’s motor fleet insurance business, driving ... Read the full article
Smaller pension scheme buy-ins rise 30% in 2025: Hymans Robertson
9th April 2026
While 2025 saw a more than 20% fall in bulk annuity volumes year-on-year, the volume of buy-in deals less than £100 million in value increased by over 30%, according to Hymans Robertson’s latest report. The pensions and financial services consultancy revealed that buy-in volumes in 2025 totalled £38.2 billion, a fall ... Read the full article
Mapfre Re appoints Fernando Utrilla Agüero as CFO
9th April 2026
The Board of Directors of Mapfre Re, the global reinsurance unit of Mapfre Group, has approved the appointment of Fernando Utrilla Agüero as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Daniel Quermia. Agüero’s appointment is part of the succession process following Quermia’s upcoming retirement, after nearly 40 years with Mapfre Re. Agüero joined Mapfre ... Read the full article
TFP’s Pine Walk launches new Capital Solutions business
9th April 2026
Pine Walk, the specialist MGA platform of The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), has announced the launch of a new Capital Solutions business called Mezura Capital Partners, which will be headquartered in Bermuda. Mezura Capital, led by Shireen Gammoh as CEO, has been established to offer strategic capital solutions and forge partnerships with ... Read the full article
Renew Risk launches specialist offshore windstorm models to transform risk assessment across Europe
9th April 2026
Renew Risk, a specialist provider of risk analytics for renewable energy assets, has announced the release of its UK & Ireland Windstorm Model (UKWS) and European Windstorm Model (EUWS), marking the first catastrophe models in these regions specifically engineered for offshore wind farms. The company positions these tools as a major ... Read the full article
Hannover Re names Kris Boundy as General Manager, Reinsurance Business at HLR Aus
9th April 2026
Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Kris Boundy as General Manager, Reinsurance Business at Hannover Life Re of Australasia (HLR Aus). In her new role, Boundy will oversee the reinsurance business, including client relationships, product and pricing across group, retail, longevity and structured solutions. She brings nearly two decades ... Read the full article
Willis launches new end-to-end lifecycle solution for data centres
9th April 2026
Willis, a WTW business, has announced the launch of Digital Infrastructure Protector, a new, end-to-end lifecycle solution designed for data centre owners and operators. This new offering combines integrated policy coverage during both the construction and operations phases with enhanced, tailored risk management to help data centre owners, operators, contractors, and ... Read the full article
PERILS lifts insurance market loss for windstorm Goretti to €479m
9th April 2026
Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS has disclosed its second industry loss estimate for extratropical windstorm “Goretti”, also known as “Elli”, placing the insurance market loss at €479 million. The loss estimate, which covers the property and motor lines of business and is based on loss data collected from affected insurers, ... Read the full article
RLI Corp. elevates two leaders in claims division update
9th April 2026
RLI Corp., a US-based specialty insurer focused on property, casualty, and surety markets, has announced key leadership changes within its Claims organisation, effective April 1, 2026. Cory Figiel has been appointed Chief Claim Officer, taking on responsibility for guiding strategy and overseeing operations across all claim functions. She succeeds Bob Handzel, ... Read the full article
VIG Re posts 17.8% profit hike to €49m for FY’25
9th April 2026
VIG Re, the reinsurance arm of Vienna Insurance Group, has reported solid results for the full year of 2025, with a 17.8% year-on-year increase in profit before tax to €49 million, reflecting disciplined underwriting, effective risk management, and solid investment performance. The reinsurer’s FY’25 gross written premiums were up by 1.3% ... Read the full article
Waller named UIB MD of Marine, Little appointed Senior Advisor, President
9th April 2026
United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB), an international reinsurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of David Waller as Managing Director of its Marine division. An essential member of the UIB’s Marine team, Waller has played a pivotal role in the division’s success and expansion, UIB highlights. The executive will leverage his ... Read the full article
Duck Creek aims to simplify programme management & enhance financial control for insurers
9th April 2026
Duck Creek Technologies, a provider of software solutions for property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has launched Duck Creek Reinsurance with Active Delivery, a new solution that aims to help insurers simplify programme management and improve financial control. The firm explains that this “groundbreaking solution that eliminates the need for ... Read the full article
Liberty completes APAC licence consolidation and brand simplification
9th April 2026
Liberty International Insurance, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the completion of its Asia Pacific licence consolidation and the simplification of its brand to "Liberty" across key markets in the region. This transformation represents a major milestone for the company’s APAC operations. By merging its retail and commercial ... Read the full article
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