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Apollo partners with ZenHedge to launch new parametric Freight Expense Insurance solution
26th January 2026
Apollo, a Skyward Group company, has entered into a partnership with ZenHedge, a US-based insurtech start-up, to bring to market Freight Expense Insurance, a parametric insurance solution aimed at shielding US shippers from unplanned freight cost increases driven by trucking carrier tender rejections. ZenHedge’s proprietary platform leverages data drawn from ... Read the full article
Skyward expands Specialty Life Sciences unit powered by Apollo
23rd January 2026
Skyward Group has expanded Skyward Specialty’s Life Sciences insurance solution by leveraging Apollo’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 1969, to offer enhanced multinational placements for US-domiciled life sciences companies with international operations. Skyward Group is the unified specialty insurance organisation whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., a property and ... Read the full article
Skyward Specialty introduces new holding company following Apollo acquisition
6th January 2026
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., a property and casualty specialist insurer, has introduced Skyward Group as the unified brand for the holding company following the successful completion of its acquisition of Lloyd’s specialist Apollo Group Holdings Limited. On 3rd September 2025, Skyward Specialty entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ... Read the full article
Skyward Specialty completes acquisition of Apollo for $555m
2nd January 2026
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., a property and casualty (P&C) specialist insurer, has completed its acquisition of Lloyd’s specialist Apollo Group Holdings Limited at the previously agreed terms. Launched in 2009, Apollo is a US-focused specialty underwriting platform operating at Lloyd’s of London. It offers products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy ... Read the full article
Apollo announces leadership transition for Construction business
31st December 2025
Apollo, the specialist Lloyd’s re/insurance group, has announced leadership changes for the Construction line of business as Tim Cook prepares to retire from his role as Head of Construction on 31 December 2025. As part of a planned succession, Matt Larke assumed the role of Class Leader, Construction Physical Damage in ... Read the full article
Skyward Specialty secures regulatory approval to acquire Apollo
4th December 2025
Property and casualty insurer Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. has secured the required regulatory and minority shareholders' approvals for the 100% acquisition of Lloyd’s specialist, Apollo Group Holdings Limited. As announced in September 2025, the transaction is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2026, subject to final ... Read the full article
Apollo promotes Jackson to Head of Marine, Energy & Transportation, Mason to retire
24th November 2025
Martin Jackson will succeed Simon Mason as Head of Marine, Energy & Transportation at Apollo, the specialist Lloyd’s re/insurance group, effective 1st January 2026, following Mason's retirement. Mason, who has been with Apollo since 2013, will remain available to support the business during the upcoming reinsurance renewals, continuing to provide advice ... Read the full article
Apollo licenses Moody’s HD catastrophe models to strengthen risk understanding
27th October 2025
Apollo, the specialist Lloyd’s re/insurance group, has licensed six of Moody’s high-definition catastrophe models to strengthen its understanding of risk across multiple global perils. Delivered via the cloud-native Moody’s Intelligent Risk Platform™, the models will support Apollo’s data-driven underwriting and portfolio management strategies through advanced analytics and high-resolution hazard data. The HD ... Read the full article
Apollo expands third-party platform with strategic partnerships and captive syndicates: RVS 2025
10th September 2025
London headquartered insurance platform Apollo is expanding its presence in the re/insurance sector, with Director of Strategic Partner Syndicates Andy Gray and Chief Engagement Officer and Head of New Business Development, Matt Newman, sharing insights around the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo about the company’s evolving strategy and approach ... Read the full article
Apollo receives Lloyd’s approval to establish ReShare Syndicate 1972
5th September 2025
Apollo, the technology-driven insurance platform, has received “in principle” approval from Lloyd’s Council to establish Apollo ReShare Syndicate 1972, which is expected to commence underwriting on 1st January 2026. The new syndicate will provide follow-only capacity on the outwards reinsurance programmes for Apollo-managed syndicates. It will be led by Paul Sandi, Head ... Read the full article
Skyward Specialty to acquire Lloyd’s specialist Apollo
3rd September 2025
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, a property and casualty (P&C) specialist insurer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Lloyd's specialist, Apollo Group Holdings Limited's shares for a total consideration of $555 million from Alchemy, management, employees, and other strategic investors. Employees and strategic investors will receive $184 million ... Read the full article
Apollo appoints Steve Portman as Head of Energy
19th June 2025
Apollo has announced the appointment of Steve Portman as Head of Energy, effective June 2025. In his new role, Portman will be responsible for enhancing portfolio growth and strengthening market positioning within the energy division. Based in London, he will report to Simon Mason, Head of Marine, Energy, and Transportation at Apollo. Portman ... Read the full article
Apollo and Moonrock launch new insurance facility for drones, eVTOL, and aviation innovation
24th April 2025
Apollo, the technology-driven insurance platform, in collaboration with Moonrock, a managing general agent specialising in drone insurance, has announced the launch of a new insurance facility designed to support emerging risks in drone, eVTOL, and aviation innovation. The facility offers liability coverage of up to $100 million and property damage coverage ... Read the full article
Apollo names Mike Krefta as Non-Executive Director
1st April 2025
Apollo, an insurance platform, has announced the appointment of Mike Krefta as Non-Executive Director of Apollo Syndicate Management Limited, pending regulatory approval. With over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, spanning both London and Bermuda, Krefta brings a wealth of expertise. As the former CEO of Hiscox Re and ILS, ... Read the full article
Artio launches early-stage carbon insurance, backed by major insurers
21st March 2025
Artio has launched a data-driven early-stage carbon credit delivery insurance product, backed by Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI), Markel, and Apollo and with DA Strategy support. With insurance capacity provided by the trio of major insurers, Artio’s new product aims to help investors to confidently back early-stage carbon removal projects by ... Read the full article
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