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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.
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
Aon names Virani as Interim CFO as Reese transitions to Senior Advisor
18th August 2026
Aon, a global professional services company, has appointed Nadin Virani as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately, as Edmund Reese, Executive Vice President and CFO, has decided to pursue opportunities outside the firm. Reese will serve as senior advisor to Greg Case, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Aon, through ... Read the full article
Guy Carpenter appoints Duffy and Ross to lead global property and casualty
18th August 2026
Global reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, a Marsh business, has appointed David Duffy as Global Property Leader and Chris Ross as Global Casualty Leader, effective immediately. Based in New York, in their newly created roles they will report to John Trace, Chief Executive Officer of North America and Chief Broking Officer, Guy ... Read the full article
Stephen to lead Aon Indonesia as CEO
4th August 2026
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, has appointed Stephen as CEO for Indonesia, effective 3 August 2026, based in Jakarta, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role, Stephen will lead Aon's business in Indonesia across Commercial Risk, Health, Talent and Wealth. He will set and execute the ... Read the full article
Miller completes acquisition of Dubai-based reinsurance broker Shields
3rd August 2026
Specialist re/insurance broker Miller has completed the previously announced acquisition of Shields Reinsurance Brokers Limited (Shields), an independent reinsurance broker based in Dubai, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. Shields was founded in 2017 and has a strong reputation in Facultative and Treaty reinsurance across specialty classes in ... Read the full article
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