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Mohammed Al Rowais to lead Lockton’s new reinsurance business in Saudi Arabia
30th April 2026
Lockton, an independent insurance broker, has secured its reinsurance licence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a move that marks the next phase of the company’s geographical expansion. Chris Brown, CEO, Lockton International, stated: “This licence strengthens our offering and ensures we are meeting clients where they need us, in Saudi ... Read the full article
Report suggests that rapid warming in Europe poses growing risks for re/insurers
29th April 2026
Europe is warming faster than any other continent, according to the 2025 European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report, which findings also show a continuing trend of rapid warming across the coldest regions. The report, published jointly by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and the World Meteorological Organization ... Read the full article
Saudi Re completes surplus distribution, reverses SAR 53.5m
28th April 2026
MENA-region reinsurer Saudi Re has completed the implementation of its reinsurance surplus distribution policy, a strategic move that is expected to provide a significant boost to its financial performance in the coming months. In a statement to the Saudi Exchange, the company confirmed it has completed the necessary procedures to settle ... Read the full article
Thana Narayanan appointed CUO at Korean Re in Dubai
27th April 2026
Korean Reinsurance Company, a global reinsurance provider headquartered in South Korea, has announced that Thana Narayanan has taken up the role of Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) at its Dubai office. Narayanan brings extensive regional and sector experience to Korean Re, having spent over eight years with the organisation prior to this ... Read the full article
Reinsurance market conditions sustainable, but discipline is being tested: QBE Re’s Cook
27th April 2026
Current reinsurance market conditions remain sustainable, but discipline is being tested particularly by abundant capital and increased competition in specific lines, according to Jamie Cook, Chief Partnership Officer, QBE Re. In a recent interview with Reinsurance News during our visit to Bermuda, Cook emphasised that maintaining cost of capital discipline is ... Read the full article
EU insurers and reinsurers expand private credit exposure: S&P
23rd April 2026
S&P Global Ratings, the credit rating agency, reports that insurers and reinsurers in the European Union have been steadily increasing their allocation to private credit. The findings are presented in its Insurance Brief published on April 23, 2026, which the company notes does not constitute a rating action. S&P Global Ratings states ... Read the full article
Openly expands reinsurance partnership with Allianz Re alongside new growth investment
23rd April 2026
Openly, a technology-enabled homeowners insurance provider, has announced an expansion of its long-term reinsurance partnership with Allianz Re, strengthening the structure that supports its homeowners insurance portfolio. The company also completed a growth investment round led by existing investors Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners, and Gradient, with strategic participation from ... Read the full article
Acrisure Re integrates Capital and Captives division to expand global platform
22nd April 2026
Acrisure Re, the reinsurance arm of global fintech company Acrisure, has announced the integration of its Capital and Captives division into its broader platform. The move brings together more than 275 captive specialists across North America and Bermuda, combining an established captives business with the capabilities of a specialist reinsurance broker ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s shifts to more competitive, capital-driven market, says Howden Re
21st April 2026
Howden Re, the reinsurance broker, has published a new syndicate analysis of the Lloyd’s of London market, pointing to a transition toward a more competitive and capital-rich environment where underwriting discipline and capital deployment are becoming the key drivers of performance. In its latest report, Howden Re says capacity continues to ... Read the full article
BMA reports sustained growth in alternative capital and ILS market
20th April 2026
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), the organisation responsible for regulating Bermuda’s financial services sector, has released data for Q4 2025 showing continued expansion in the island’s alternative capital and insurance-linked securities (ILS) market. According to the figures, Bermuda remains a significant global centre for alternative capital and ILS activity. By the ... Read the full article
Canada Life Re advances structured reinsurance solutions under Japan’s new ESR framework
20th April 2026
Canada Life Re, a global reinsurer, has completed a series of tailored structured reinsurance transactions designed to support insurers adapting to Japan’s newly introduced Economic Solvency Ratio (ESR) capital regime. As one of the early participants in this space, the company has positioned itself at the forefront of helping clients respond ... Read the full article
Reinsurers outperform wider market amid geopolitical and currency stress: RBC Capital Markets
20th April 2026
Reinsurers have outperformed the wider market since the start of the Iran conflict, with the sector remaining resilient as it enters Q1 2026 despite facing currency headwinds and a more competitive pricing environment, according to RBC Capital Markets. Of Europe's big four reinsurers, SCOR has reportedly been the top performer, driven ... Read the full article
Agam ISAC platform sees continued growth in Bermuda
20th April 2026
Agam Capital, a provider of insurance-related asset and liability analytics, has announced its pivotal advisory role in the formation and launch of a new Bermuda-based reinsurance platform for one of the largest mutual life insurers in the United States. The new entity is structured as an incorporated segregated account company (ISA), ... Read the full article
Willis Re appoints Chris Eaton to aviation reinsurance team
15th April 2026
Willis Re, a global reinsurance brokerage that provides risk transfer solutions and advisory services to insurers, has announced the appointment of Chris Eaton to its aviation reinsurance team. Eaton brings more than 30 years of experience in the aviation reinsurance sector, with a background spanning claims, technical wordings and account management. He ... Read the full article
Hamilton launches casualty reinsurance sidecar backed by Sixth Street
15th April 2026
Hamilton Insurance Group, a Bermuda-based underwriting and insurance platform focused on specialty insurance and reinsurance, has established a reinsurance sidecar to support capacity within its casualty reinsurance portfolio. The structure is expected to operate over multiple years, with total ceded premiums estimated at approximately $300 million across its lifespan. Investment capital ... Read the full article
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