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Reinsurance broker news, analysis and insight, covering reinsurance broking market developments, trends and opportunities.
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.
Guy Carpenter names FloodFlash co-founder Ian Bartholomew as Global Head of Parametric Advisory
17th March 2026
Reinsurance Broker Guy Carpenter has hired Ian Bartholomew PhD, Co-Founder and former Chief Underwriting Officer of parametric flood insurer, FloodFlash, as Global Head of Parametric Advisory. Dr. Bartholomew takes on his new role at Guy Carpenter on June 1st, 2026. He will be based in London and will report to David ... Read the full article
Insured losses from March 10-12 US SCS outbreak to land in the billions of dollars: Gallagher Re
13th March 2026
Initial estimates suggest that insured losses from the March 10-12 US severe convective storm (SCS) outbreak will land in the low to mid-single-digit billions of dollars, with total economic losses poised to be 20-25% higher, according to reinsurance broker Gallagher Re. The March 10-12 SCS outbreak hit more than a dozen ... Read the full article
Price Forbes Re hires Bruce Ford as Chief Commercial Officer Asia & Head of MGA
13th March 2026
Bruce Ford joined reinsurance broker Price Forbes Re in March 2026 as the firm's Chief Commercial Officer Asia and Head of MGA, following more than two years with specialist re/insurance broker, Miller Insurance Services. In his new role with Price Forbes Re, Ford leads the development of the reinsurance broker's MGA ... Read the full article
Brokerslink enters Latvia
9th March 2026
Global broking business Brokerslink has expanded its international footprint by appointing Riga-based retail broker, Perks, as its affiliate in Latvia. This addition marks Brokerslink’s entry into a new country, strengthening its presence across the Baltic region. Perks, an independent insurance broker specialising in corporate and SME risks, including property, business interruption, and ... Read the full article
Reinsurance brokers have to be more multifaceted, says Howden Re’s Flandro
23rd February 2026
In a cycle marked by intense competition and abundant capacity, a “multifaceted” approach is needed from re/insurance brokers in order to meet the needs of modern global buyers, David Flandro, Managing Director, Howden Re’s Head of Industry Analysis and Strategic Advisory, argued in a recent video interview ... Read the full article
London Market brokers favour technologically forward insurers: Guidewire
19th February 2026
Nearly four in five (78%) London Market brokers say that how insurers harness new digital technology to enhance efficiency plays a highly significant role in where they place risk, according to research from Guidewire. Guidewire’s research is based on a survey of more than 250 insurance brokers who primarily work with ... Read the full article
Reinsurers show strongest engagement with Florida carriers in years: Schwebach, Gallagher Re
17th February 2026
As reinsurers adjust their risk assessment models in Florida following much needed reforms, the cautious part of cautious optimism is fading and sellers are proactively engaging with Florida carriers, according to Adam Schwebach, Gallagher Re. In an interview with Reinsurance News, Schwebach, Head of Property North America at reinsurance broker Gallager ... Read the full article
SGIS Group approved as Lloyd’s registered broker
4th February 2026
Simon Global Insurance Services Group (SGIS Group), a premier insurance brokerage platform, secured approval as a Lloyd’s registered broker on January 30th, 2026. The approval was facilitated through its subsidiary SGIS Malaysia Ltd., but as noted by the firm, this development elevates the entire group into an "elite circle of global ... Read the full article
WTW ‘very happy’ with Willis Re’s participation at Jan renewals and trajectory of build-out: Krasner, CFO
3rd February 2026
Andrew Krasner, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Co-head of Corporate Development at global insurance broker WTW, revealed today that the firm is happy with Willis Re's participation at the recent January 2026 renewals. After completing the sale of the treaty reinsurance operations of Willis Re to Arthur J. Gallagher & ... Read the full article
Interesting to see what happens to demand amid surge in non-traditional lines: Flandro, Howden Re
2nd February 2026
David Flandro, Managing Director, Head of Industry Analysis and Strategic Advisory at reinsurance broker Howden Re, said the firm expects non-traditional lines to outpace the broader P&C market through 2030, and will be closely monitoring what happens to reinsurance demand. In a recent video interview, ... Read the full article
Aon designed & placed world’s first data centre reinsurance treaty, says CEO Case
30th January 2026
Global broking group Aon's Reinsurance Solutions team recently designed and placed the very first data centre specific treaty, and the company is actively engaged with other insurers as it continues to "innovative and lead" this "generational opportunity", President and CEO, Greg Case, said earlier today. The opportunities from the rapid advancement ... Read the full article
Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions posts 8% organic revenue growth for Q4’25
30th January 2026
Aon's Reinsurance Solutions division delivered organic revenue growth of 8% year-on-year to $379 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the global broking giant reports total revenue of $4.3 billion for the quarter, reflecting 5% organic revenue growth. Across the business, net income attributable to Aon shareholders rose by almost ... Read the full article
Property cat rates an obvious headwind for Guy Carpenter but there’s ample growth areas: Klisura, Doyle
29th January 2026
As parts of the reinsurance market, notably property catastrophe, saw prices soften further at the 1.1 2026 renewals, and with this trend expected to persist for subsequent 2026 renewals, reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter will have headwinds, but management also sees ample opportunity for growth in the months ahead. Guy Carpenter, ... Read the full article
Guy Carpenter’s revenue climbs 6% to $2.5bn for 2025
29th January 2026
Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance broking arm of Marsh, generated revenue of $215 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and revenue of $2.5 billion for the full year 2025, an increase of 7% (5% on an underlying basis) and 6% (5% on an underlying basis), respectively, compared to the same ... Read the full article
Plenty of opportunity for underwriters to achieve profitable growth: Flandro, Howden Re
28th January 2026
As geopolitical and macroeconomic trends reshape an increasingly risky world, and reinsurance pricing comes off of its peak in numerous lines of business, there's a clear need for rationality, with plenty of opportunity for underwriters to continue to achieve profitable growth, according to David Flandro of Howden Re. Read the full article
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