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SCOR is one of the leading global reinsurance company’s and our news covers SCOR’s news announcements, people moves, results and financial performance, as well as analysis of reinsurance market trends and interviews.
SCOR Business Solutions announces Energy team appointments
28th August 2026
SCOR Business Solutions, the large corporate risk insurance arm of global reinsurer SCOR, has announced a number of appointments across its Energy team. Pierre-Louis Migairou has been appointed Global Line Head, Energy. He has been at SCOR since 2012 and has built extensive international experience across the Energy sector, most recently ... Read the full article
Consecutive price reductions at renewals to feed through to big four’s earnings: Fitch
20th August 2026
According to Fitch Ratings, the four largest European reinsurers, Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re, and SCOR, reported a stable, record average return on equity of 21.5% in H1 2026, supported by strong underwriting and investment results. However, the rating agency expects the adverse effects of ... Read the full article
SCOR Business Solutions appoints Jennilee Foo-Kune as CUO
11th August 2026
SCOR Business Solutions, the large corporate risk insurance arm of SCOR, has announced the appointment of Jennilee Foo-Kune as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO). Foo-Kune is a qualified actuary with extensive expertise across traditional actuarial fields and their application in commercial roles. She joined SCOR Business Solutions in September 2025 as Head of ... Read the full article
SCOR reports €171m Q2’26 net income as P&C CoR improves to 79.5%
30th July 2026
Global reinsurer SCOR reported group net income of €171 million for the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong contributions across all business lines, while its P&C combined ratio improved to 79.5% on the back of benign natural catastrophe losses, better attritional claims experience and additional reserve strengthening. In Q2 2026, ... Read the full article
SCOR hires Skyline Partners’ co-founder Sabatié to lead Natural Catastrophe Risks
22nd July 2026
SCOR, the French-based global reinsurance group, has announced the appointment of Laurent Sabatié as Head of Natural Catastrophe Risks, a London-based role. In his new position, Sabatié will play a vital part in further strengthening the company's capabilities within the critical area that is natural catastrophe risks. His key responsibilities will include ... Read the full article
Covéa awarded $488.3m from SCOR settlement as arbitration tribunal upholds 2021 treaties
26th June 2026
The arbitration tribunal under the aegis of the Centre of Mediation and Arbitration of Paris (CMAP) has issued its ruling in the litigation between SCOR and Covéa, awarding the latter $488.3 million in compensation regarding two retrocession treaties concluded on 30 June 2021. The corporate feud between the French insurance giants ... Read the full article
Marie Biggas named Deputy CEO of SCOR Business Solutions
18th June 2026
SCOR, the French-based global reinsurance group, has revealed that Marie Biggas has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SCOR Business Solutions on an interim basis, ahead of fully stepping into the role on January 1st, 2027. Biggas currently serves as the Global Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of SCOR ... Read the full article
SCOR backs Carbon TerraVault storage project as part of energy transition strategy
17th June 2026
SCOR, the French-based global reinsurance group, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting both energy development and the transition to lower-carbon solutions through its underwriting and investment activities. The company says its approach is guided by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and is reflected in its support for projects designed to ... Read the full article
SCOR gets $75m of multi-year nat cat reinsurance with latest cat bond
28th May 2026
SCOR, the France-based global reinsurance group, has completed the sponsorship of a new catastrophe bond, Atlas Capital DAC Series 2026-1, securing USD 75 million in multi-year protection against a range of natural catastrophe risks. The issuance provides cover for named storms across the United States and the Caribbean, earthquakes in the ... Read the full article
SCOR agreement extended by Energetic Capital as capacity expansion supports infrastructure growth
21st May 2026
Energetic Capital, a US-based specialist in credit insurance solutions for clean energy and infrastructure projects, has renewed its agreement with global reinsurer SCOR, extending a long-standing partnership that supports the company’s core credit insurance platform. The latest renewal, which marks the seventh consecutive extension of the arrangement between the two firms, ... Read the full article
SCOR Business Solutions appoints Peter Fordham as Head of North American Binders
13th May 2026
SCOR Business Solutions, the large corporate risk insurance arm of global reinsurer SCOR, has announced the appointment of Peter Fordham as Head of North American Binders. Fordham joined the Channel Syndicate, now SCOR Syndicate, in July 2012 as an Underwriting Assistant and has since held increasingly senior roles. Most recently, he served ... Read the full article
Competitive market environment to continue for mid-year renewals, underwriting discipline a priority: SCOR’s Léger
6th May 2026
As the mid-year reinsurance renewals approach, SCOR expects the market environment to remain stable but highly competitive, according to the company CEO Thierry Léger, who also emphasised that underwriting discipline will remain essential to maintain portfolio quality. Despite a more challenging pricing environment, SCOR is prioritising margin protection. During the April ... Read the full article
SCOR posts €225m Q1’26 profit as strong renewals lift P&C revenue
6th May 2026
Global reinsurer SCOR reported net income of €225 million for Q1 2026, with contributions from all business lines, prompting CEO Thierry Léger to reaffirm confidence in the group’s ability to meet its 2026 targets. In Q1 2026, SCOR’s P&C insurance revenue reached €1.812 billion, up 5.4% at constant exchange rates compared ... Read the full article
SCOR backs Louisiana green hydrogen plant as part of energy transition push
1st April 2026
Global reinsurer SCOR said its support for the Hidrogenii plant in St Gabriel, Louisiana, reflects its broader strategy to promote a sustainable, resilient future while remaining “strongly committed” to advancing energy transition and embedding ESG principles in its underwriting and investments. The Hidrogenii plant, which started commercial operations in April last ... Read the full article
Strong earnings recovery solidifies SCOR’s positive outlook: Fitch
17th March 2026
French reinsurer SCOR SE has demonstrated significant financial recovery in its 2025 results, which confirm the group’s resilience and capacity to deliver strong capital and earnings performance, according to a credit comment from Fitch Ratings. SCOR reported an adjusted net income of EUR846 million for 2025, representing a return on ... Read the full article
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