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Reinsurance broking news

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.

Willis Re completes BMS Re US acquisition

2nd November 2026

Specialist international reinsurance broker Willis Re has completed its previously announced acquisition of BMS Re US, the US reinsurance arm of independent broker BMS Group, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims to bolster Willis Re's broking capabilities and secure a strong platform for its planned US growth, enhancing its ... Read the full article

Diversification a key driver of strong reinsurance organic growth: Aon’s Marcell

28th October 2026

Andy Marcell, Deputy CEO of global broking group Aon, explained on the company's recent earnings call that solid organic revenue growth at Reinsurance Solutions is both a risk capital and diversification story, supported by the team's commitment to innovation. Aon's Reinsurance Solutions division recorded 7% organic revenue growth in the ... Read the full article

Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions delivers 7% revenue growth to $572m in Q3’26

28th October 2026

Aon's Reinsurance Solutions business recorded organic revenue growth of 7% in the third quarter of 2026 to $572 million, driven by strong growth in treaty placements, as total revenue across the Group increased by 3% year-on-year to $4.1 billion, with organic revenue growth of 6%. Global broking group Aon has reported ... Read the full article

Sixfold launches Distribution Intelligence to help insurers target top brokers

28th September 2026

Sixfold, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the insurance industry, has launched Distribution Intelligence, designed to give insurers the data and recommendations they need to proactively manage their distribution. Distribution Intelligence uses data already held by Sixfold, including submissions, the risk signals behind them, and how they translate into ... Read the full article

Marsh Re names Keri Elborn as MD, Capital & Advisory, London

22nd September 2026

Global reinsurance broker Marsh Re has appointed Keri Elborn as Managing Director (MD) of its London Capital and Advisory team, where he will play a key role in helping the firm further build its footprint and support clients. The broker explained that this appointment aligns with its long-term goal to continue ... Read the full article

Marsh Re’s Enoizi warns against premature Jan 1 rate calls, flags widening protection gap

15th September 2026

Marsh Re, the global reinsurance broker, spoke with Reinsurance News at this year's Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo to set out the firm’s thinking on the January 1 renewals, the state of market discipline, and the growing role of governments in absorbing catastrophe and emerging risk. Among those representing the ... Read the full article

Cyber reinsurance buyers willing to explore higher cessions at Jan 1 renewals: Marsh Re’s Cordonnier

7th September 2026

Anthony Cordonnier, Global Co-Head of Cyber, Managing Director at reinsurance broker Marsh Re, said a meaningful shift that is beginning to appear is a willingness among some buyers to explore higher cessions at the 1 January 2027 cyber renewals. In an interview with Reinsurance News around the annual meeting of the ... Read the full article

Aon launches DIRA to help insurers gain clearer view of digital infrastructure exposures

7th September 2026

As investment in data centres and other digital infrastructure assets continues to accelerate, global broking group Aon has launched its Digital Infrastructure Risk Aggregator (DIRA), designed to help insurers manage digital infrastructure risk and deploy capacity in this expanding market. Aon says that DIRA helps carriers obtain a "clearer view" of ... Read the full article

Substantial deterioration in underwriting or financial conditions required to reverse softening momentum: Howden Re

3rd September 2026

Reinsurance broker Howden Re has said that a substantial deterioration in underwriting or financial conditions would be required to reverse the reinsurance market’s current softening momentum. The firm has released its Pre-Monte Carlo Report, “Breaking the Glass”, highlighting that the reinsurance market enters the final months of 2026 from a position ... Read the full article

Olivia Dowden joins Willis Re’s broking team

3rd September 2026

Willis Re, the reinsurance advisory and broking joint venture between Bain Capital (BCIS) and WTW, has announced the appointment of Olivia Dowden to its broking team. Dowden brings more than eight years of experience across the London insurance and reinsurance market. She has expertise in client management, broking, and placement across ... Read the full article

Defining feature of today’s market is the amount of capital and choice available to buyers: Gallagher Re CEO

1st September 2026

While discussions around pricing and rate adequacy are important, Tom Wakefield, Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gallagher Re, has said that in the reinsurance broker's view, the most important conversations as the market heads to Monte Carlo are around the increased volume of capital and choice now available to ... Read the full article

‘Abundant capital should be a wake-up call, not a victory lap,’ says Rousseau, Marsh Re

1st September 2026

Reinsurance capital continues to build, creating a favourable environment for insurers but placing greater pressure on reinsurers to demonstrate the value they bring to clients, according to Laurent Rousseau, CEO of Global Capital & Advisory, and Europe and IMEA at Marsh Re. Speaking ahead of the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous, Rousseau said ... Read the full article

Strong earnings and capital give carriers more choice as rates soften: Howden Re

26th August 2026

In Howden Re’s latest re/insurer earnings report, Michelle To, Head of Business Intelligence, said that as pricing becomes more competitive, carriers are taking a closer look at where they grow, which areas they prioritise, and how they deploy capital, with greater emphasis now on cycle management. Howden Re’s report "Putting capital ... Read the full article

AXA XL names Kerry Vitolano Head of US Risk Management

20th August 2026

AXA XL, the property and casualty specialty risk division of AXA, has appointed Kerry Vitolano as Head of East, US Risk Management and Head of US Risk Management, based in New York. In her new role, Vitolano reports to Matthew Stitham, Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty in the Americas for AXA XL. Vitolano ... Read the full article

Willis Re to acquire BMS Re US, accelerating geographic growth

18th August 2026

Specialist international reinsurance broker Willis Re has reached an agreement to acquire BMS Re, US, the US reinsurance arm of independent broker BMS Group for an undisclosed sum, subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. The definitive agreement to acquire BMS Re, US includes BMS Intermediaries Inc., BMS Capital Advisory ... Read the full article