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Reinsurance industry news, analysis, insight and interviews.
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Doha Insurance expands regional footprint with new Saudi Arabia branch
18th November 2025
The Doha Insurance Group (DIG), a provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions in the Middle East and North Africa region, has obtained approval from the Qatar Central Bank to establish a new branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new branch will be based in the King Abdullah Financial District ... Read the full article
War risks return to the seas as reinsurance faces a new era of uncertainty: Willis Re
14th November 2025
According to Willis Re, the marine war risks market, once a quiet, predictable corner of global reinsurance, is being reshaped by renewed geopolitical tension and rising aggression at sea. The firm traces this evolution back to the late 19th century, when Lloyd’s underwriters formally separated “risks of the seas,” such as ... Read the full article
RGA study highlights potential of incretin-based therapies to improve global health outcomes
13th November 2025
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated, a provider of life and health reinsurance solutions, has released new research that evaluates the potential effects of incretin-based therapies, including GLP-1 medications, on mortality and morbidity. These drugs, used for both weight management and diabetes treatment, were assessed across four regions: the United States, United ... Read the full article
ICA urges stronger national resilience to secure the future of the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool
13th November 2025
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA), the representative body for the general insurance industry, has called for greater national investment in disaster resilience and risk reduction to ensure the long-term success of the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool (CRP) and deliver sustained insurance affordability for households and businesses across Northern Australia. In its ... Read the full article
Deterministic models key for reinsurers to secure better-informed terror strategies: Lockton Re & Blackthorn
13th November 2025
The stability and predictability that have defined terrorism insurance for decades is challenged by a rapidly changing threat landscape, calling into question the validity of long-standing assumptions around terrorism events that underpin scenario modelling and pricing strategies. This assessment comes from a new report, ‘Beyond the Blast: Capital Management of Tomorrow’s ... Read the full article
ABIR members’ contribution to Bermuda’s local economy tops $1.2bn
11th November 2025
Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) set a new benchmark in 2024, contributing $1,210,566,922 to Bermuda’s economy, and employing a record number of Bermudians, according to the association's 20th Annual Economic Substance Survey. Last year, the group employed 1,472 Bermudians, spouses of Bermudians, or permanent resident ... Read the full article
Active Re expects retro philosophy shift to deliver measurable benefits
11th November 2025
According to Active Re’s 2024 Annual Report, the global reinsurer is transforming its retrocession approach, moving from a transactional model to a more strategic, integrated framework. This change is designed to improve capital efficiency, optimise cash flow, and strengthen alignment between in-house underwriting and its network of Managing General Agents (MGAs). "Active ... Read the full article
Parametric reinsurance gains momentum as Jamaica sees rapid hurricane payouts
11th November 2025
Willis Re, a specialised reinsurance broker, reports that two parametric risk transfer deals have recently drawn attention after confirming swift payouts to Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa activated the country’s $150 million World Bank sovereign bond, which had notably defaulted after Hurricane Beryl the previous year. At the same time, the Caribbean Catastrophe ... Read the full article
Conduit Re optimises portfolio mix to strengthen underwriting resilience
10th November 2025
Conduit Holdings, the Bermuda-based reinsurer and specialty insurance group, outlined a measured approach to portfolio management and risk alignment during its Q3 2025 earnings call. Chief Executive Officer Neil Eckert and Chief Financial Officer Elaine Whelan discussed how the business is adapting its underwriting strategy, capital position, and investment portfolio as ... Read the full article
Willis expands GB Facultative Division with senior leadership appointments
10th November 2025
Willis, a WTW business, has announced three senior appointments to its Direct and Facultative team in Great Britain. The additions of Fiona Kerr, David Watson, and James Kelly highlight the firm’s focus on expanding its global facultative expertise and delivering customised solutions for clients. Kerr joins Willis from Aon as Head of ... Read the full article
AM Best rates new Labuan based Chinese reinsurer Zhibao Re
10th November 2025
AM Best, the credit rating agency, has assigned Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited (Zhibao Re) of Malaysia a Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good), with a stable outlook. According to AM Best, these ratings reflect the company’s strong balance sheet, adequate operating ... Read the full article
Alt IMs’ move into Lloyd’s and US sidecars increases credit and liquidity risks: Fitch Ratings
7th November 2025
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings warns that alternative investment managers’ (Alt IMs) growing participation in Lloyd’s syndicates and US casualty sidecars is introducing new third-party capital to the reinsurance market but also increasing potential credit, liquidity, valuation, and governance risks. According to Fitch, Alt IMs are channelling long-term insurance premiums ... Read the full article
Juniper Re expands with New York City office and appointment of Bo Wulsin as Broker
6th November 2025
Juniper Re, a reinsurance brokerage firm, has announced the opening of its New York City office and the appointment of Bo Wulsin as Broker. Wulsin joins Juniper Re with ten years of experience in the re/insurance industry, having previously held broking positions at Lockton and Guy Carpenter. He is recognised for his ... Read the full article
AXA XL Reinsurance CEO Renaud Guidée on closing Asia’s protection gap: SIRC 2025
6th November 2025
In a recent Reinsurance News interview, Renaud Guidée, Chief Executive Officer of AXA XL Reinsurance, discussed the priorities shaping client conversations and market strategy at this year’s Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC). Guidée said his interactions with clients will centre on “looking at adequately priced risk” and noted clients look for ... Read the full article
Long-term partnerships are driving stability in Property (D&F and Binders) treaty reinsurance market: Howden Re
6th November 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, Howden Re, a reinsurance intermediary and advisory business known for its independent model and client-focused approach, offers its perspective on how relationships are shaping the current Property (D&F and Binders) treaty reinsurance landscape. According to Howden Re’s latest outlook, the market is experiencing what it ... Read the full article
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