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ABIR and Insurance Ireland call for regulatory changes to strengthen EU securitisation market
9th March 2026
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR), an industry association representing Bermuda’s international insurers and reinsurers, and Insurance Ireland, the representative body for the Irish insurance sector, are urging European Union policymakers to make regulatory adjustments to the EU securitisation framework. According to the organisations, such changes would allow proven ... Read the full article
Aberdeen Group to sponsor Stagecoach Pension Scheme, opening new opportunities for asset managers
4th December 2025
Aberdeen Group plc, an investment manager overseeing more than £200 billion in assets for pension, insurance, and other institutional clients, has agreed to become the sponsoring employer for the Stagecoach Group Pension Scheme (SGPS). This strategic move will benefit the scheme’s 22,000 members while marking a significant step in Aberdeen’s growing ... Read the full article
BPL launches Funded Solutions team to expand credit insurance services
5th November 2025
BPL, an independent broker specialising in credit and political risk insurance (CPRI), has established a new Funded Solutions team to provide insurance-linked capital and credit management strategies, including repackagings, for a broad range of financial institutions. The team will serve both established credit insurance clients and new entrants from the banking, ... Read the full article
Cowbell secures $60m Series C from Zurich for SMEs cybersecurity boost
26th July 2024
Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced the closure of a $60 million Series C equity round, funded by Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), a global multi-line insurer. With this $60 million investment, Cowbell plans to enhance its operations to accommodate growing demand, increase its ... Read the full article
Centerbridge & Gallatin sell up to 21.5% of Phoenix to Affinity and other investors
17th July 2024
International and Israeli investors have agreed to acquire up to 21.5% of Phoenix Group Holdings, an Israeli financial group, from investment firms Centerbridge Partners and Gallatin Point. The investment involves the sale of 4.95% of Phoenix shares to Affinity Partners, a global investment company headquartered in Miami. Additionally, approximately 6.5% of the ... Read the full article
Japan’s life insurance sector revives while China faces yield challenges: Swiss Re
15th July 2024
Japan's life insurance industry is seeing a resurgence as the economy overcomes its "lost decades," according to a recent report by global reinsurer Swiss Re. In contrast, China's life insurers are now dealing with the same "negative spread" problem. Since 2020, investment yields in China's life insurance sector have fallen by ... Read the full article
Assured Guaranty to merge US financial guaranty insurers
10th July 2024
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM), an Assured Guaranty Ltd. subsidiary that provides financial guarantees for municipal bonds, will merge with Assured Guaranty Inc. (AG), a company that offers financial guarantees and credit enhancement products, anticipated to take effect on August 1, 2024. The merger of AGM and AG into a single ... Read the full article
NEAM forms strategic partnership with Nassau Financial Group for private placements
10th July 2024
New England Asset Management, Inc. (NEAM), a provider of insurance investment solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Nassau Financial Group (Nassau), a diversified financial services firm. Through this collaboration NEAM will manage Nassau’s existing private placements portfolio, a move that will enhance the company's investment offerings by adding new private placements ... Read the full article
Davies secures £1.5 billion refinancing to support growth initiatives
5th July 2024
Davies, a provider of specialised professional services and technology solutions for insurance and highly regulated markets, has announced a successful £1.5 billion refinancing of its senior debt facilities. This move significantly lowers its interest expenses, extends debt maturity dates, and secures additional credit lines to support its future growth initiatives. The agreement ... Read the full article
AutoRek partners with J.P. Morgan Payments to enhance insurance premium processing
5th July 2024
AutoRek, an insurtech company, has announced a collaboration with J.P. Morgan Payments, a division of J.P. Morgan, a global financial institution, to assist insurance firms in navigating data complexities and exploring new market opportunities. AutoRek's solution enhances financial data flows from banking sources, aiding in cash allocation, matching, and credit control. This ... Read the full article
Wind energy producers and insurers need to monitor changing climate: Swiss Re
4th July 2024
According to a report from Swiss Re, a global reinsurance company, climate change is expected to alter global wind patterns, posing significant challenges for wind energy producers and insurers alike. Shilpa Gahlot, Insurance Research Specialist, Swiss Re, states: "The intensity of storms is anticipated to increase, with stronger gusts and more ... Read the full article
French insurers’ ratings remain stable amid ongoing political uncertainty: Fitch
2nd July 2024
Fitch Ratings, a financial analysis and credit rating agency, reports that the political uncertainty in France, stemming from President Emmanuel Macron's call for an early parliamentary election, has not impacted the ratings of French insurers. Although a potential increase in sovereign-related risks might challenge certain factors influencing insurers' ratings, most insurers ... Read the full article
DWF boosts Australian presence with Proclaim acquisition
28th June 2024
DWF, a provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced its acquisition agreement with Proclaim, a claims management business in Australia, aiming to enhance its presence in the country. Group CEO, Sir Nigel Knowles, commented: "This acquisition will mark a significant step forward in our growth strategy, reinforcing our commitment ... Read the full article
AM Best downgrades Sun Re Ltd’s financial strength amid balance sheet challenges
19th June 2024
Credit rating agency AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating of reinsurer Sun Re L from B+ (Good) to B (Fair) and lowered its Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating from “bbb-” (Good) to “bb” (Fair). These Credit Ratings are now under review with negative implications following Sun Re's request to withdraw ... Read the full article
Insurers continue to face capital challenges: Aon
18th June 2024
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has released its latest capital poll, highlighting the capital challenges and growth prospects for insurers. The challenges faced in 2023 significantly reduced the financial buffers that many insurers previously benefitted, leading to a heightened focus on capital management and diverse funding sources. Despite robust ... Read the full article
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