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Price Forbes Singapore appoints Rajiv Ramakrishnan as Head of A&H
2nd April 2026
Price Forbes, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has strengthened its Singapore team with the addition of Rajiv Ramakrishnan as Head of Accident & Health (A&H). He will report directly to Dick Heath, Head of Reinsurance and Wholesale, and assumes his responsibilities immediately. In this capacity, Rajiv will drive the growth of ... Read the full article
BMS Group integrates EigenPrism into iVision platform
2nd April 2026
BMS Group, an independent insurance and reinsurance broker, has partnered with EigenRisk to integrate the EigenPrism platform into its catastrophe risk management system, iVision. The integration introduces additional functionality to iVision’s GIS-based analytics, including real-time event data, expanded access to external data providers, and updated reporting features. These changes are intended ... Read the full article
London Market insurance set for moderate profitability amid evolving risks, says AM Best
1st April 2026
Credit rating agency AM Best has indicated that the outlook for the London Market insurance sector remains stable, with profitability expected to moderate through 2026 while still staying positive, provided catastrophe experience remains within normal bounds. According to AM Best, a combination of pricing dynamics, investment conditions and shifting global risks ... Read the full article
Talanx secures €1bn financing through dual bond issuance
1st April 2026
Talanx AG, one of Europe’s major insurance and financial services groups, has secured a total of EUR 1.0 billion in new financing through a dual bond issuance, strengthening its capital structure and refinancing upcoming debt obligations. The company said it placed a EUR 500 million senior unsecured bond with a broad ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA appoints Uwe Sievers to drive Japan growth strategy
1st April 2026
Specialty MGA, part of MNK Group, has appointed Uwe Sievers as Director of Business Development, Japan, tasking him with leading the expansion of its focused offering in the Japanese market. The decision underscores the growing importance of Japan within the Group’s wider international ambitions, as it continues to broaden its global ... Read the full article
Ted Moynihan named President, CEO of Marsh Management Consulting and Oliver Wyman
31st March 2026
Marsh, a global firm focused on risk, reinsurance, capital, talent, investments, and management consulting, has announced that Ted Moynihan has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marsh Management Consulting and Oliver Wyman, succeeding Nick Studer, the new President and CEO of Marsh Risk. Moynihan will join the ... Read the full article
Optio strengthens marine capabilities with Gardian Marine acquisition
31st March 2026
Optio Group, the independent specialty MGA, has reached an agreement to acquire Gardian Marine Limited for an undisclosed amount, pending regulatory approval. Gardian Marine, headquartered in London and founded by Guy Tyler and Edward Morgan, provides specialist cover across marine builders’ risks, ship repairers’ liability, voyage and towage, along with a ... Read the full article
CRC aims to redefine how specialty insurance is placed with new AI-powered engine
31st March 2026
CRC Group, an independent wholesale specialty insurance distributor, has launched REDY INTEL, a new AI-powered engine embedded within CRC’s REDY platform. REDY INTEL has been designed to transform how specialty risks are analysed, positioned, and placed by turning data into real-time, actionable insight across every workflow. It enhances every interaction across the ... Read the full article
Aegon puts forward Marco Keim as nominee to the Supervisory Board a.s.r.
31st March 2026
Aegon, a provider of life insurance, pensions and asset management services, has put forward Marco Keim as its nominee to the Supervisory Board of a.s.r. The appointment would see Keim take over from Lard Friese as a non-independent member, reflecting Aegon’s position as a significant shareholder with an interest of roughly ... Read the full article
UK bulk annuity market sees record deal volumes as competition intensifies, says Aon
30th March 2026
The UK bulk annuity market recorded its busiest year to date in 2025, according to Aon, a global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions across risk, retirement and health. Aon attributes the high level of activity to intensifying competition, particularly in smaller transactions, alongside continued insurer appetite across the ... Read the full article
Climative introduces insurance platform to turn climate risk insight into practical action
30th March 2026
Climative, a property-level climate intelligence firm, has introduced a new insurance-focused platform aimed at helping insurers communicate climate risk to homeowners in a clearer and more practical way. The company, which specialises in translating complex environmental data into property-specific insights, says the platform is designed to support both insurers and homeowners ... Read the full article
SEADRIF and AHA Centre sign agreement to advance disaster risk financing in Southeast Asia
27th March 2026
The Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF) Insurance Company, a regional initiative supporting disaster risk financing solutions, and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre), the regional body for disaster response coordination, has recently entered into a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) in Bali, Indonesia. The ... Read the full article
AM Best affirms Sompo’s ratings following Aspen acquisition
27th March 2026
Credit rating agency AM Best has removed the under review with positive implications status and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) alongside the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) for Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Financial Strength Rating carries a stable outlook, while the Long-Term ... Read the full article
Sompo appoints Soo Wai Har as CEO of Berjaya Sompo Insurance Malaysia
27th March 2026
Sompo, a provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has announced the appointment of Soo Wai Har as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad, its P&C insurance business in Malaysia, taking effect on April 1, 2026. She takes over from Tan Sek Kee, who is retiring ... Read the full article
Markel International appoints Camilla Roughan to Senior Underwriter – Energy
26th March 2026
Markel International, the specialist insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Camilla Roughan as Senior Underwriter – Energy with immediate effect. In her new position, Roughan will oversee underwriting for Markel’s upstream and midstream energy portfolio. Her remit includes reinforcing underwriting discipline while further developing relationships with brokers and clients. By ... Read the full article
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