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Reinsurance brokers have a core role to play in the market, so we frequently cover news related to their activities and also interview senior reinsurance broking executives as well.
Ranji Sinha to lead newly launched BMS (DIFC) as broker strengthens commitment to the region
16th December 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broker BMS Group Ltd has officially launched BMS (DIFC) Ltd after the receipt of all necessary Licence and Regulatory Approval. The specialist re/insurance broker launched its Middle East operation with the acquisition of United Arab Emirates (UAE) insurance broker, Berns Brett Masaood (now BMS Masaood), back ... Read the full article
Lockton Re launches European life reinsurance practice
15th December 2025
Reinsurance broker Lockton Re has launched a new European Practice focused on the life reinsurance market, and has appointed Mederic Borde in Paris to lead the operation. The new European life practice strengthens the firm's presence in France and Europe, and follows the launch of a Paris office earlier this year. Borde ... Read the full article
WTW expands US middle market reach with up to $1.3bn Newfront acquisition
10th December 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group WTW has agreed to acquire San Francisco-based Newfront, a top 40 US broker combining deep specialty expertise and cutting-edge technology, for upfront and contingent consideration payments amounting to $1.3 billion. With this acquisition, WTW will expand its US middle market reach and presence within high-growth ... Read the full article
Howden US appoints Elizabeth Neumann as EVP, Financial Lines Claims Leader
4th December 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Neumann as Executive Vice President (EVP), Financial Lines Claims Leader. Based in New York, Neumann will form part of the US Financial Lines management team, led by Ron Borys, who was appointed Howden US’ Head of ... Read the full article
The Baldwin Group and CAC to merge for $1.03bn
3rd December 2025
The Baldwin Group, an independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm, and CAC Group, a national middle-market insurance broker and advisor, comprising CAC Specialty and CAC Agency, have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, for a total upfront consideration of $1.026 billion. The transaction, which is expected to close in the ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re to acquire South African reinsurance broker Resilea
1st December 2025
Gallagher Re, the reinsurance arm of the global broking group, has agreed to acquire the largest independent reinsurance broker in South Africa, Resilea (Pty) Ltd. The reinsurance broker expects the Resilea team to bring a greater level of scale and strength to itself and its clients. Iain Macindoe, previously Chief Executive Officer ... Read the full article
Cyber threats and data privacy top Aon’s India risk survey for 2025
20th November 2025
According to insurance and reinsurance broking firm Aon’s 2025 Global Risk Management Survey, cyber attacks and data breaches have emerged as a top risk for Indian businesses in 2025. Additionally, data privacy (including GDPR) requirements and non-compliance have also become top concerns, reflecting the growing influence of global and local regulatory ... Read the full article
Lockton Re names Aon’s Mozum Khan as Global Head of Property Innovation & Solutions
12th November 2025
Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of insurance broker Lockton, has appointed Mozum Khan to the newly established role of Global Head of Property Innovation & Solutions, based in Dubai. Most recently, Khan served as Managing Director of Analytics for broker Aon. He has previously held several leadership roles at AXA XL, ... Read the full article
Aon launches AI-enabled platform Claims Copilot
11th November 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking firm Aon has launched Claims Copilot, an artificial intelligence-enabled single, integrated platform to enhance client outcomes, bringing together expert advocacy and advanced technology. Aon Claims Copilot reflects the broker’s commitment to delivering excellent claims services to clients, as the new platform supports every stage of the claim’s ... Read the full article
Mission to launch eighth UK MGA, Lumara Insurance
10th November 2025
Mission, the global Managing General Agent (MGA) incubator, has reached an agreement to support a new team in launching a UK commercial combined MGA, Lumara Insurance, in the fourth quarter of 2025. The MGA, led by industry veterans David Aslin and Mark Greig, will specialise in Business Insurance and Motor Trade ... Read the full article
Aon Reinsurance Solutions delivers 8% organic revenue growth to $537m for Q3’25
31st October 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking firm Aon recorded organic revenue growth of 7% to $4 billion for the third quarter of 2025, with a strong performance across the business, including at Reinsurance Solutions which saw organic revenue growth of 8% to $537 million. Q3'25 was another strong quarter for Aon, while the ... Read the full article
WTW reports 5% organic revenue growth to $2.3bn for Q3’25
31st October 2025
Insurance broking group WTW achieved 5% organic revenue growth to $2.3 billion for the third quarter of 2025, flat year-on-year as a result of the sale of TRANZACT, while net income improved significantly to $306 million compared with a loss of $1.7 billion in the third quarter of 2024. WTW generated ... Read the full article
Aon’s Uri Dallal named EVP, Financial Lines, Howden US
30th October 2025
Global insurance broker Howden has appointed Uri Dallal as Executive Vice President (EVP), Financial Lines for its recently launched US retail offering. He joins the broker upon the completion of contractual obligations to his current employer, Aon. In his new role, Dallal will be a part of the US Financial Lines ... Read the full article
Melissa to add pressure at renewals but not enough to shift market balance: Willis Re
30th October 2025
Despite Hurricane Melissa’s significant human and economic toll on Jamaica, Cuba, and other Caribbean islands, the event’s cost to the global reinsurance sector is unlikely to alter overall market dynamics, though it may give underwriters added leverage in renewal negotiations, according to Willis Re. As our sister publication Artemis recently ... Read the full article
McGill and Partners and Artificial collaborate to enhance digital broking capabilities
30th October 2025
McGill and Partners, an independent global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, and insurtech Artificial Labs are collaborating to develop a unified digital platform designed to enhance broking capabilities. This platform will enable brokers to manage the entire placement lifecycle, from submission to binding, and optimize subsequent processing. Through the digitalisation of its ... Read the full article
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