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Ping An leads “Ancient Tree Guardian Action” and green finance technology
26th November 2025
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. has introduced its landmark biodiversity initiative, "Ancient Tree Guardian Action," at the 30th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil. Ping An’s programne integrates insurance solutions, advanced technology, and community engagement to create a long-term system for preserving ancient and ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets announces senior appointments as part of DAP restructure
25th November 2025
Liberty Specialty Markets, a global insurer and reinsurer, has announced several leadership changes as it progresses with the reorganisation of its Delegated Authority Platforms (DAP) division. The updated structure is intended to strengthen operational focus and support long-term growth. Emma Grimshaw has been appointed Head of DAP Binders. Having joined Liberty ... Read the full article
AM Best warns of prolonged headwinds for US health insurers through 2027
25th November 2025
AM Best, the credit rating agency, is continuing its negative outlook for the US health insurance industry as 2026 approaches, pointing to persistent medical cost escalation in Medicare Advantage and a misalignment between rates and member acuity in Managed Medicaid, along with several other pressures. The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Market ... Read the full article
W. R. Berkley appoints Hale Johnston President of Berkley Net
25th November 2025
W. R. Berkley Corporation, a commercial lines property and casualty insurance provider, has recently announced that Hale Johnston has been appointed president of Berkley Net, one of its subsidiary companies, effective immediately. Johnston succeeds Brian Douglas, who has led Berkley Net since 2018 after joining the company in 2006, and who ... Read the full article
Oliver Delvos named Head of Cyber and Tech E&O, Europe at Liberty Specialty Markets
25th November 2025
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), a division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Oliver Delvos as head of cyber and tech E&O for Europe, effective 1 December 2025. Based in Germany, Delvos will report to Pierre-Edouard Fraigneau, president and chief underwriting officer for Europe at LSM, and collaborate with the global ... Read the full article
Moody’s notes steadier growth in US life insurers’ CLO Holdings
24th November 2025
The credit analysis and research firm Moody’s Ratings reports that US life insurers continue to expand their investments in collateralised loan obligations, though the pace of increase has become more measured compared with previous years. The agency attributes this to insurers distributing new funds across a broader suite of private assets, ... Read the full article
AM Best raises ratings for Junto Re and Junto Seg, sets stable outlook
24th November 2025
Credit rating agency AM Best has raised the Financial Strength Rating of Junto Resseguros S.A. (Junto Re) and Junto Seguros S.A. (Junto Seg) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent). The Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings were also lifted to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent). Both firms, headquartered in Brazil and collectively known ... Read the full article
European and US P&C markets heading towards “progressively softer” environment: Autonomous
21st November 2025
The global insurance industry is heading towards a “progressively softer market environment,” with pricing momentum deteriorating across most European and US property and casualty (P&C) lines, according to a recent Autonomous report. While the report states that this is not yet a “full-blown soft cycle,” as only the UK & Ireland ... Read the full article
Majesco to acquire Vitech, expanding cloud-native insurance and pension technology capabilities
21st November 2025
Majesco, a provider of cloud-native, AI-driven software for the P&C and L&AH insurance segments, has announced an agreement to acquire Vitech, a developer of cloud-based pension and benefits administration solutions. The transaction will establish Majesco as a provider of core technology for the Group & Benefits and Retirement & Pension markets. ... Read the full article
Shory Group receives approval to operate in Saudi Arabia
21st November 2025
Shory Group, a First.tech company and a fast-growing InsurTech firm in the region, has secured regulatory approval from the Saudi Insurance Authority (IA) to commence operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This marks a notable step in Shory’s regional expansion strategy and positions the company to participate in Saudi Arabia’s ... Read the full article
Markel introduces new global Construction & Engineering practice
20th November 2025
Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has introduced a new Construction & Engineering practice within its international division. This launch begins with the introduction of Construction All Risks (CAR) and Erection All Risks (EAR) solutions for clients around the world, aimed at supporting a wide range of project ... Read the full article
European insurers approach 2026 with cautious confidence: S&P
20th November 2025
S&P Global Ratings, a provider of credit ratings and sector research, has released its latest assessment, European Insurance Outlook 2026: Partly Cloudy, offering a largely constructive view of how insurers are positioned for the year ahead while acknowledging several risks that could influence performance. According to S&P Global Ratings, favourable financing ... Read the full article
SiriusPoint names Maria Tarhanidis as Chief Investment Officer
20th November 2025
SiriusPoint Ltd., a speciality re/insurer, has announced that Maria Tarhanidis will assume the position of Chief Investment Officer on December 2, 2025. Tarhanidis, who will be based in New York, is set to join the senior leadership team and will report to Chief Financial Officer Jim McKinney. Her responsibilities will include managing ... Read the full article
Tech-enabled litigation instigation, a new practice destabilising US insurance markets: Demotech
19th November 2025
Systemic, tech-driven lawsuit practices are destabilising insurance markets in the United States, recent research by rating agency and financial analyst Demotech has revealed. Vulnerable property owners hit by natural disasters are facing a "second wave" of distress, not just from the storms, but from a “predatory, covert business model” known as ... Read the full article
Quick return to P&C price increases not likely any time soon: KBW
19th November 2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) analysts caution that a return to the 2020-2024 pricing increases is not expected for several years for the property and casualty (P&C) market. The new KBW Industry Update, “More Room for Pricing Deterioration in U.S. Small and Mid-Sized Accounts,” underscores the historical trend that hard markets ... Read the full article
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