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Reinsurance industry news, analysis, insight and interviews.
Reinsurance market news coverage provided everyday, on the top reinsurers and insurers, covering news topics of relevance to the reinsurance sector, as well as commercial and specialty insurance.
AIG’s conservative approach to US property aided by clear understanding of reinsurance cost: CEO
7th August 2025
Peter Zaffino, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of global insurer AIG, has discussed the importance of the firm's reinsurance purchasing strategy for its US property portfolio, revealing that so far in 2025, risk-adjusted rate decreases for reinsurance are at or greater than the pricing decreases on AIG's primary business. Following the ... Read the full article
Berenberg highlights potential for increased M&A activity among reinsurers amid slowing growth
5th August 2025
Berenberg, a European investment bank and asset manager, has noted that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could become increasingly appealing to large reinsurers. This comes amid expectations that organic growth may slow due to rising competition in the sector. The suggestion is notable, given that M&A activity in the reinsurance industry has ... Read the full article
Moody’s upgrades outlook on ASR Re to positive, affirms Baa1 rating
5th August 2025
Credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the outlook on ASR Re Limited’s Baa1 insurance financial strength rating from stable to positive; ASR Re, a Bermuda-based reinsurer, operates as part of Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), a group providing tailored corporate and specialty insurance solutions across Africa and the Middle East. The ... Read the full article
hx unveils Portfolio Intelligence, as it aims to become the key pricing & underwriting platform for C&S: Jamie Wilson
5th August 2025
Off the brink of hyperexponential (hx) announcing the launch of a new core product offering, Platform Intelligence, Reinsurance News spoke with Jamie Wilson, Vice President of Growth at hx, about the company’s new product and what key benefits it's set to bring towards the insurance and reinsurance sector. Portfolio Intelligence, which ... Read the full article
Progressive fortifies cat reinsurance program in Q2’25
5th August 2025
US insurer Progressive has announced the successful renewal of its catastrophe reinsurance arrangements in the second quarter of 2025, reinforcing its protection against significant weather events. The renewed programs, which address the company’s risk tolerance, include new reinsurance contracts under the company’s per occurrence excess of loss program for its personal ... Read the full article
Corebridge closes largest portion of variable annuity reinsurance deal with Venerable
4th August 2025
Corebridge Financial, Inc. has announced the successful closure of the largest portion of its previously announced reinsurance agreement with Corporate Solutions Life Reinsurance Company, an insurance subsidiary of Venerable Holdings, Inc. The transaction, which reinsures all Individual Retirement variable annuities issued by American General Life Insurance Company (AGL), marks a significant ... Read the full article
PartnerRe appoints Matthew Doherty as Head of Underwriting Insurance Programs
4th August 2025
PartnerRe, a reinsurer providing capital and risk solutions, has appointed Matthew Doherty as Head of Underwriting Insurance Programs, effective August 1, 2025. In this role, Doherty will oversee underwriting activities related to insurance programs, supporting the company’s ongoing work in this segment of the market. His appointment aligns with PartnerRe’s ongoing efforts ... Read the full article
Our reinsurance purchase strategy will remain agile and flexible: AXIS CEO Tizzio
1st August 2025
In recent years, Bermuda-based re/insurer AXIS Capital Holdings has repositioned its reinsurance strategy to better fit with the company's view of risk, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vincent Tizzio, has said that the firm's approach to reinsurance will remain both agile and flexible. During the carrier's Q2 2025 earnings call, ... Read the full article
London Market Group reports stronger confidence in UK financial regulators
1st August 2025
The London Market Group (LMG), a collective body representing the specialist commercial re/insurance market in London, has published the results of its second Regulatory Sentiment Indices. The data shows a clear improvement in how firms view the performance of the UK’s two key financial regulators: the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and ... Read the full article
Allstate reports significant rise in net income to $2.1bn for Q2’25
31st July 2025
The Allstate Corporation, a provider of personal property and casualty insurance in the United States, has announced robust financial results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighted by substantial underwriting income improvement across the business and improved profitability. Across the group, net income increased to $2.1 billion from $301 million in ... Read the full article
Resolution Life signs reinsurance agreement with Taiju Life in Japan
30th July 2025
Resolution Life, a life insurance group focused on reinsurance and managing life insurance portfolios, has entered into a reinsurance agreement with Taiju Life Insurance Company Limited, a domestic insurer and part of the Nippon Life group. The agreement aims to increase the crediting rate of Taiju Life’s Australian dollar-denominated endowment product, ... Read the full article
Aon reports expanding insurance capacity amid rising global risks
30th July 2025
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker, has released its Q2 2025 Global Insurance Market Insights, highlighting a notable phase in the insurance market where increased capacity and softening rates are coinciding with intensifying systemic threats. According to Aon, market conditions in the second quarter were broadly favourable for buyers, with ... Read the full article
Swiss Re highlights growing health and mortality protection gaps across Asia
30th July 2025
Swiss Re, a reinsurer known for its expertise in risk management and insurance solutions, has released a detailed report exposing the widening gaps in health and mortality protection across Asia. The report includes findings from a survey involving more than 12,000 consumers in 12 different markets, offering valuable insights into the ... Read the full article
SageSure & Anchor Re secure $50m with debut reinsurance sidecar Seawall Re
29th July 2025
SageSure, one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) specialising in catastrophe-exposed markets, and Anchor Re, a captive reinsurance vehicle, have successfully secured $50 million of third-party capital with a debut reinsurance sidecar transaction with Seawall Re. This inagural sidecar transaction with Seawall Re, a newly formed Bermuda-based special purpose insurer ... Read the full article
Reinsurance pricing softens, but market discipline holds firm, says Autonomous
28th July 2025
Autonomous, an independent research firm known for in-depth financial analysis across re/insurance sectors, has provided a detailed update on the state of the European reinsurance market following the completion of the key 1 July renewal period. Their latest assessment points to a softening in pricing after several years of steep rate ... Read the full article
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