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Starr completes IQUW deal, strengthens specialty re/insurance presence
23rd March 2026
Global investment and insurance organisation Starr has completed its acquisition of IQUW Group, creating a broader and more diversified specialty re/insurance platform with expanded capabilities in the London market, Bermuda, and UK retail motor. Through the IQUW acquisition, Starr said, it has strengthened its position in London and established its ... Read the full article
IQUW Bermuda appoints Tristram Prior to lead latest product expansion
11th December 2025
Specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW Bermuda has announced the appointment of Tristram Prior as Head of Professional Lines & Cyber Insurance, where he will lead the launch of its Directors’ & Officers’ (D&O), Financial Institutions (FI) and Cyber insurance products in Bermuda. Prior will transfer to Bermuda, subject to immigration approval, ... Read the full article
Alex Gregory joins IQUW London Reinsurance team as Senior Underwriter
19th November 2025
Specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW has announced the appointment of Alex Gregory as IQUW Senior Underwriter, Specialty Reinsurance in London. The executive, who has joined IQUW from Munich Re Specialty, brings a deep understanding of the reinsurance landscape with a proven record across Terrorism and Political Violence specialty lines. In his new ... Read the full article
AM Best places IQUW Re credit ratings under review with positive implications
31st October 2025
AM Best has placed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of IQUW Re Bermuda Limited (IQUW Re) (Bermuda) under review with positive implications. Additionally, the credit rating agency has also placed under review with positive implications the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating ... Read the full article
Starr to acquire IQUW Group
29th October 2025
Starr, the global investment and insurance company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IQUW Group, the specialty insurance and reinsurance organisation. The deal is expected to expand Starr’s underwriting capabilities and position the combined company for growth across a broader range of global market segments. IQUW Group operates two syndicates ... Read the full article
James Mitchell joins IQUW Bermuda as CUO
24th October 2025
Specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW Bermuda has announced the appointment of James Mitchell as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) with immediate effect. In his new role, as CUO, Bermuda, Mitchell will be responsible for leading all reinsurance underwriting. He will also play a pivotal role in developing IQUW Bermuda’s underwriting culture of technical ... Read the full article
IQUW Re Bermuda enhances product suite with Mortgage, Credit, and Cyber Risk
5th September 2025
IQUW Re Bermuda has expanded its predominantly Property Cat Reinsurance product suite with the additions of Mortgage, Credit, and Cyber Reinsurance to its portfolio. IQUW Re Bermuda stated that, supported by its strong balance sheet and capital foundation, the company is now well positioned to expand into new, diversifying lines of ... Read the full article
IQUW enhances SRCC risk modelling amid rising civil unrest and shifting reinsurance market
11th August 2025
In a Reinsurance News interview, IQUW—a property and specialty re/insurance business—shared insights into how SRCC (strikes, riots, and civil commotion) risks are evolving and how the industry is adapting. Speaking on behalf of the company were Kate Hughes, Underwriter for Political Violence & Terrorism and War, and Matt Hopwood, Man-Made Catastrophe ... Read the full article
IQUW promotes Phil Furlong to Head of Technical Underwriting and Oversight
13th June 2025
Specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW has promoted Phil Furlong to the newly created role of Head of Technical Underwriting and Oversight, with Mark McDonach succeeding Furlong as Head of Marine, Energy, and Aviation. According to IQUW, in his new position, Furlong will oversee underwriting governance and technical standards across the business, ... Read the full article
IQUW Re Bermuda gets $1bn capital boost and A- AM Best rating
24th March 2025
Global credit rating agency AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to IQUW Re Bermuda Limited, which enables IQUW to access $1 billion in group capital as the specialty re/insurer looks to expand its third-party reinsurance business. The ... Read the full article
IQUW introduces Active Assailant insurance in partnership with Crisis24
20th March 2025
Specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW has introduced a new Active Assailant insurance offering in collaboration with Crisis24, a crisis response specialist. This product is designed to provide coverage for physical attacks perpetrated by individuals or groups using weapons like guns, knives, vehicles, or drones, aimed at inflicting harm, injury, death, or ... Read the full article
IQUW sees GWP grow 22% in 2024 with 83.3% CoR
12th March 2025
Specialty insurer and reinsurer, IQUW has announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2024, reporting a combined operating ratio of 83.3% and gross written premium (GWP) growth of 22%. 2024’s combined ratio was slightly higher compared to the 80.9% reported in 2023. This year’s $1.1 billion in gross written ... Read the full article
IQUW launches Ports and Terminals offering led by Ali Welchman
18th February 2025
Specialty and property re/insurer IQUW has launched a Ports and Terminals product, expanding its Marine insurance segment and reinforcing its business position. The new team, under the leadership of Ali Welchman, aims to help brokers and clients manage their risks with coverage for physical loss, damage to marine property and cargo ... Read the full article
Andrew Tongue to lead IQUW’s Credit and Political Risks offering
12th February 2025
Specialty and property re/insurer IQUW has strengthened its Credit and Political Risk team with the appointment of Andrew Tongue as Lead Underwriter, reporting to Chris Wilkinson, Head of Specialty. Tongue will head the established team and play a pivotal role in shaping IQUW’s enhanced product offering in this space. The team's ... Read the full article
IQUW promotes Groehe and Connell to lead Portfolio Solutions
23rd January 2025
Elisabeth Groehe and George Connell have been promoted to lead IQUW’s Portfolio Solutions offering. They will both be reporting to Chris Wilkinson, IQUW’s Head of Specialty. Launched as a pilot program in 2024, IQUW Portfolio Solutions will expand under Groehe and Connell's leadership to include both Specialist Risks and Structured Solutions. This strategic ... Read the full article
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