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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
BPL appoints Edouard Huberdeau as Director to strengthen global credit insurance expertise
26th March 2026
BPL, an independent broker in credit and political risk insurance (CPRI), has appointed Edouard Huberdeau as Director as part of its ongoing global expansion. Huberdeau will be based across BPL’s Geneva and Paris offices, focusing on developing tailored credit insurance solutions, including surety, for current clients. He will also support new ... Read the full article
Willis and Circle Asia launch new art insurance facility for collectors and galleries in Asia
26th March 2026
Willis, a WTW business, has partnered with Circle Asia to launch a new art insurance facility designed specifically for individual collectors and art galleries in Asia, the first of its kind in the region. The facility combined specialist arts insurance expertise from Willis and Circle’s digital platform to deliver a seamless ... Read the full article
Pacific Life survey finds AI improving efficiency as underwriting faces talent gap
26th March 2026
Pacific Life, a US-based provider of life insurance and annuity products, has released findings from its 2026 Underwriting Outlook Survey, offering insight into how underwriting is evolving across the life insurance sector. Pacific Life reported that the survey gathered responses from more than 100 senior underwriting and insurance executives and was ... Read the full article
Marsh Risk secures insurance for construction of first commercial-scale advanced nuclear power plant in US
25th March 2026
Marsh Risk, a business of global re/insurance broker Marsh, has secured comprehensive insurance coverage for TerraPower’s Kemmerer Unit 1. This marks a significant move as the unit is the first commercial-scale, advanced nuclear power plant in the US to receive construction approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The placement also marks the ... Read the full article
Fuse expands beyond crop insurance with AI-powered Agriculture vertical
25th March 2026
Fuse, an AI-powered commercial insurance intelligence platform, has launched a new Agriculture vertical, designed to cover the complete Ag & Rural insurance landscape, giving brokers and carriers continuous, actionable intelligence across every coverage category. The Agriculture vertical represents Fuse's first fully audited industry release, establishing the model for the platform's systematic ... Read the full article
New Dawn Risk and Continent 8 partner for iGaming cybersecurity and insurance
25th March 2026
Specialist Lloyd’s broker New Dawn Risk has partnered with Continent 8 Technologies, a provider of managed IT solutions for the iGaming and online sports betting industry. This collaboration merges Continent 8’s cyber security expertise with New Dawn Risk’s insurance proficiency, creating an integrated approach to risk management for operators. Through this partnership, ... Read the full article
DUAL UK introduces Credit Risk Insurance solution to sustain cross-border transactions
25th March 2026
DUAL UK, the underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has launched a new Credit Risk Insurance (CRI) solution aimed at helping clients manage the challenges associated with cross-border trade and investment. As a specialist managing general agent within the insurance market, DUAL UK provides underwriting expertise across a range of products. ... Read the full article
Berkshire (BHSI) introduces new Executive First D&O insurance policies in Switzerland
25th March 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), part of the Berkshire Hathaway group, has announced the launch of two new Executive First Directors & Officers (D&O) liability insurance policies in Switzerland. The new policies are designed separately for commercial and industrial organisations, and for financial institutions and investment managers. These primary D&O offerings underline ... Read the full article
Readhunt gains Lloyd’s of London Broker registration
25th March 2026
Readhunt, an independent insurance broker providing UK businesses with sector-specific expertise and tailored cover, has received Lloyd’s of London Broker registration. The accreditation broadens the firm’s ability to offer customised insurance solutions across multiple sectors, marking an important point in its strategic development. The registration allows Readhunt to access Lloyd’s syndicates directly, ... Read the full article
Shepherd secures $42m Series B as construction insurance demand grows
24th March 2026
Shepherd, an insurance technology platform for commercial industries, has successfully closed a $42 million Series B funding round, led by Intact Private Capital, with participation from Spark Capital, Costanoa Ventures, and additional investors. The new capital aims to support team expansion, driven by the escalating demand for quicker and more precise ... Read the full article
Mosaic Insurance reorganises underwriting hubs to support global growth
24th March 2026
Mosaic Insurance, a specialty insurer, has announced a reorganisation of two of its core underwriting hubs as part of efforts to better align international resources and support its next phase of growth. As part of the restructuring, Benn Wilson, currently CEO of Mosaic’s Singapore operations, will relocate to Dubai, UAE, to ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re report warns traditional insurance is failing to cover AI-related liabilities
24th March 2026
Gallagher Re, the global reinsurance broker, has released a new white paper in partnership with Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Testudo stating that existing insurance frameworks are not equipped to deal with risks arising from artificial intelligence (AI). Gallagher Re states that as businesses integrate AI systems into everyday operations, they ... Read the full article
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