Reinsurance News
Munich Re’s American Modern introduces Farm and Ranch Insurance Program with Bridge Specialty Group
16th January 2026
American Modern Insurance Group, Inc., part of Munich Re, has introduced a Farm and Ranch Insurance Program in collaboration with Bridge Specialty Group. The programme is designed to give independent agents a versatile insurance solution that meets the specific needs of farm and ranch operators, from small-scale hobby farms to commercial ... Read the full article
HDI Global Canada to accelerate marine growth under Michael Wright’s leadership
16th January 2026
HDI Global Canada has strengthened its marine proposition under Michael Wright’s leadership, who joined the Corporate & Specialty insurer in 2025 as Head of Marine for Canada. Leveraging decades of experience and a strong brokering background, the firm says that he has propelled the division forward with an innovative approach, setting ... Read the full article
DARAG announces two deal closures at year-end 2025
16th January 2026
Legacy acquirer DARAG Group has announced the completion of a portfolio transfer agreement (PTA) of Danish Workers’ Compensation business from Protector, and the signing of a loss portfolio transfer (LPT) and PTA with another European carrier. DARAG Deutschland AG, DARAG’s German insurance carrier, completed the PTA of Protector’s Danish Workers’ Compensation ... Read the full article
Losses need to be exceptionally high to shift European reinsurance prices: J.P. Morgan
16th January 2026
According to J.P. Morgan, European reinsurance profitability is well above historical levels, meaning the shock required would need to be material in order to reverse the current trajectory of reinsurance prices. In its recent report, J.P. Morgan described stronger reinsurance industry profitability as “a blessing and a curse.” This means profits remain ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance to accelerate claims and policy processing with new core system
16th January 2026
Markel Nederland has successfully completed a massive digital transformation, replacing its core systems in just eight months, a timeframe the firm describes as a record for the industry. Supported by consultancy and technology partner IG&H, the transition aims to drastically accelerate claims and policy processing. In this short time, Markel was able ... Read the full article
ACORD announces 2026 Board of Directors chaired by Robert Kelly
16th January 2026
ACORD, the global standards-setting body for the insurance industry, has revealed its 2026 Board of Directors, which will be chaired by Robert Kelly AM, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of Steadfast Group Limited. Kevin Tobin (Outside Director) will serve as Vice Chair. The Board consists of 18 members, including seven new ... Read the full article
Surviving a softening market with smarter, automated renewals: DXC Technology’s Mahon
16th January 2026
James Mahon, Reinsurance Pre-Sales Lead at DXC Technology, emphasised that in an increasingly complex and softening market, re/insurers must rethink their renewal strategy and invest in automated renewal management rather than relying on manual, people-dependent processes. In an interview with Reinsurance News, Mahon noted that recent market conditions have made the ... Read the full article
SCOR supports major new AI infrastructure insurance facility as lead insurer
16th January 2026
Global reinsurer SCOR has joined a consortium of more than 10 leading re/insurers to back a recently launched insurance facility designed to support artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure. Introduced by Advanced Technology Assurance (ATA), and valued at up to $750 million, this facility is described as the first ... Read the full article
Chris Jackson to succeed Charlie Burgess as PIB Group’s U&D business CEO
16th January 2026
PIB Group, a specialist insurance intermediary, has announced the appointment of Chris Jackson as CEO for its Underwriting & Distribution (U&D) business. Jackson will be taking over the role from Charlie Burgess, who has resigned to pursue other opportunities. The changes will be effective from 1 April 2026. Burgess is departing from ... Read the full article
PwC’s Jim Bichard to join Lloyd’s as CFO as Alexandra Cliff departs
16th January 2026
Jim Bichard, the current leader of PwC's global insurance division, will take over as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the specialist Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance marketplace in April 2026, replacing Alexandra Cliff. Almost a year ago, Cliff was announced as Burkhard Keese's successor as CFO of Lloyd's, having served as ... Read the full article
Aon’s new Resilience Quotient suggests priorities will shift from static risk management
16th January 2026
Aon, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has released insights from its new, data-driven tool to help organisations build sustainable resilience and promote growth, called Aon's Resilience Quotient, which has been developed in collaboration with Gallup, an American multinational analytics and advisory company. The broker explains that its Resilience Quotient ... Read the full article
Willis appoints James Tedder as Director, International Property
16th January 2026
Willis, a WTW business, has announced the appointment of James Tedder as Director within its International Property team, part of Willis Direct & Facultative Global Specialty. Tedder brings more than 15 years of industry experience. He joins WTW from Marsh, where he worked from July 2010, initially joining as an Account ... Read the full article
Chotima Puasiri named Chief Representative of Munich Re Thailand
16th January 2026
Munich Re Thailand, part of the global reinsurer, has appointed Chotima Puasiri as Chief Representative, effective March 1st, 2026. She joins from the reinsurer's primary insurance arm, ERGO Insurance (Thailand) Co., Ltd., where she served as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Product Management and Underwriting Strategy. In her new role, Puasiri reports ... Read the full article
ICA escalates Victoria bushfires to Insurance Catastrophe as claims mount
16th January 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has escalated its significant event declaration to an Insurance Catastrophe for the dozens of bushfires impacting Victoria since 7 January, which have collectively burned about 985,000 acres. According to Aon's weekly catastrophe report, the fires have damaged or destroyed roughly 260 houses and 900 structures, ... Read the full article
AM Best maintains stable outlook on India’s non-life sector amid regulatory initiatives and reforms
16th January 2026
AM Best has reaffirmed a stable outlook for India’s non-life insurance sector, pointing to favourable macroeconomic conditions and strong demand, supported by regulatory initiatives and reforms. While the segment’s growth slowed in 2025 due to fire-segment pricing pressure, weaker motor expansion, and accounting changes for long-term policies, the rating agency said ... Read the full article
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