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IMAC reports continued strength in Cayman’s captive insurance sector for 2025
22nd January 2026
The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC), the representative body for Cayman’s captive insurance and reinsurance sector, has released an update pointing to continued expansion in the jurisdiction, following the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s (CIMA) fourth-quarter 2025 licensing figures. IMAC has reported that Cayman’s captive insurance industry maintained a strong upward ... Read the full article
Assured Guaranty expands into annuity reinsurance through Warwick Re acquisition
22nd January 2026
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGL), an insurance holding company, together with its subsidiaries operating under the Assured Guaranty name, announced that it has entered the annuity reinsurance market with the acquisition of Warwick Re Limited (Warwick Re), a Bermuda-domiciled life and annuity reinsurer, following the transaction, the company has rebranded the ... Read the full article
SiriusPoint partners with FASE to support the European MGA market
21st January 2026
SiriusPoint, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has become a member of FASE (Fédération des Agences de Souscription Européennes), the pan-European federation for managing general agents. Founded in 2025, FASE unites MGAs across Europe with insurers, reinsurers, distributors, investors, and service providers. By creating a shared forum for connection and exchange, FASE ... Read the full article
2025 insured cat losses total $129bn, with US accounting for 78%, says Gallagher Re
21st January 2026
Gallagher Re, the reinsurance broking and advisory firm, released its full-year Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report for 2025, reporting that global natural catastrophe losses during 2025 were largely manageable for the re/insurance sector, with total insured losses for the year estimated at USD 129 billion, which is around 5% below ... Read the full article
Westfield Specialty Intl. names Radbourne as Class Underwriter for Power and Onshore Renewables
19th January 2026
Westfield Specialty International, a re/insurance provider, has appointed Matthew Radbourne as Class Underwriter for Power and Onshore Renewables, based in London, Radbourne will report to Jon Hamilton, Divisional Director, Marine and Energy. Hamilton commented: “We are delighted to welcome Matt to Westfield Specialty. As we continue to build out our energy ... Read the full article
Fitch predicts further re/insurance softening in 2026, but ROEs to stay strong
19th January 2026
The insurance and reinsurance market is expected to experience further softening in 2026, yet profitability is to remain robust, with returns on equity (ROEs) remaining above the industry’s cost of capital, Fitch Ratings notes in a recent report. Fitch forecasts that while ROEs may dip from the high teens seen in ... Read the full article
QBE Re names Sven Liu as Head of Greater China
19th January 2026
QBE Re, the reinsurance arm of global insurer QBE, has appointed Sven Liu as Head of Greater China, who brings more than 16 years of international reinsurance experience across Asia and Europe. Liu is a seasoned multi-line underwriter and has held senior roles focused on underwriting, client engagement, and business development ... Read the full article
eReinsure appoints Kyle Domire as Vice President of North America Sales
19th January 2026
eReinsure.com, Inc., a provider of software solutions for the reinsurance market, has announced that Kyle Domire has joined the company as Vice President of North America Sales. Domire comes to eReinsure from the Brokerage division of its parent company, Amwins, where he developed extensive experience working with wholesale brokers and carriers ... Read the full article
Data and automation to define the next era of reinsurance, says Send
15th January 2026
Reinsurance is entering a new era with a systemic shift in how capacity is sourced and managed, driven by a convergence of granular data analytics, widespread technology adoption, and a diversifying pool of global capital, Send analysts stated in a recent report. Moreover, no longer content to compete solely on price ... Read the full article
Actionable data and streamlined operations as key drivers for re/insurers, reports CyberCube
15th January 2026
In its 2026 Predictions Report, CyberCube, a specialist provider of cyber risk analytics to the global insurance market, outlines how actionable data and operational efficiency are set to play a defining role for insurers and reinsurers in the year ahead. The report emphasises that turning cyber risk insights into practical underwriting ... Read the full article
IUA strengthens team with new hires
15th January 2026
The International Underwriting Association (IUA), the representative body for companies underwriting business in the London insurance and reinsurance market, has confirmed two new appointments to its secretariat team. Both new hires will join the IUA’s underwriting and claims department, which supports numerous member committees dedicated to sharing expertise and improving market ... Read the full article
AXA XL Reinsurance announces key leadership promotions
14th January 2026
AXA XL, a re/insurer, has announced key promotions within its reinsurance division, effective 1 January 2026, Julian Longbottom has been promoted to Global Head of Marine & Energy, Reinsurance, while Jamie Pedro has been appointed Head of Specialty, Reinsurance, Bermuda. In his new role, Longbottom will oversee AXA XL Reinsurance’s Marine ... Read the full article
Global property cat rate declines below consensus at 1.1 renewals: Jefferies
14th January 2026
The reinsurance investor community were bracing for average reinsurance rates for Global Property Catastrophe Reinsurance to drop between -15% and -20% at the January 1st renewals, a more pessimistic result to the estimated -12% to -15% reported by broking groups, according to a recent report by Jefferies. This downturn in pricing ... Read the full article
ATA introduces $750m insurance facility to support global AI infrastructure
13th January 2026
Advanced Technology Assurance Limited (ATA), a specialist re/insurance company, has introduced a new insurance facility valued at up to $750 million to support the global expansion of AI infrastructure, a sector expected to attract nearly $7 trillion in investment by 2030. The ATA Global Data Centre & AI Infrastructure Insurance facility ... Read the full article
SCOR appoints regional leaders for Cedant Facultative Reinsurance business
12th January 2026
SCOR, the Paris-headquartered global reinsurance company, has announced the appointment of three senior leaders to head its Cedant Facultative Reinsurance business in North America, Europe, and Latin America. All three leaders report to Julia Willberg, Global Head of Cedant Facultative Reinsurance, who is based in SCOR’s London office. Andrea Baer has been ... Read the full article
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