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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.
Aon observed increased capacity and strong reinsurance demand at casualty renewals
9th January 2026
According to global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon’s latest renewal report, conditions in the casualty reinsurance market at January 1st, 2026, renewals were relatively favourable, shaped by increased capacity and strong overall reinsurance demand. Aon noted that rising capacity and strong appetite from both existing reinsurers and new market entrants ... Read the full article
Hochberg to lead newly launched Guy Carpenter global Sidecar Center of Excellence
8th January 2026
Guy Carpenter, a global risk and reinsurance specialist and a business of Marsh, has announced the launch of its global Sidecar Center of Excellence (COE), to be led by Ed Hochberg. The COE has been designed to provide clients with dedicated resources and holistic solutions to better manage their capital, volatility, ... Read the full article
Global reinsurer capital up 6% to $760bn in 9M’25 with average ROE of 16%: Aon
5th January 2026
Global reinsurer capital increased by more than 6% from the end of 2024 to $760 billion as at September 30th, 2025, with growth in both traditional and alternative capital, driven by retained earnings, unrealised gains, and new inflows to sidecars and the catastrophe bond market, according to Aon's January 2026 ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re hires Martin Hughes to lead new Captives Risk Transfer team
19th December 2025
Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the launch of a new dedicated Captive Risk Transfer team within its Global Facultative practice, which will be led by Martin Hughes as Executive Vice President, Captives, effective January 1, 2026. The new practice will provide tailored facultative and structured reinsurance solutions for single ... Read the full article
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
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