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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 reports selective portfolio growth in ‘competitive’ Jan 1 pricing environment
4th February 2026
French reinsurer SCOR has disclosed its January 2026 Property & Casualty (P&C) reinsurance renewal results, reporting selective portfolio growth in a competitive pricing environment, with overall estimated gross premium income (EGPI) from traditional reinsurance rising 4.7% to €4.493 billion, complemented by an 80.5% increase in Alternative Solutions to €1.185 ... Read the full article
India will inevitably require deeper & more sophisticated reinsurance support
4th February 2026
During a discussion at the third edition of the Global Reinsurance Summit 2026, industry leaders said that India's low insurance penetration, expanding infrastructure, growing catastrophe exposure, and rising demand for new solutions such as surety bonds, parametric covers, cyber and specialty risks, will inevitably require deeper and more sophisticated reinsurance ... Read the full article
SCOR partners with MGA Baobab Insurance to strengthen cyber capabilities
30th January 2026
Global reinsurer SCOR has partnered with German digital risks MGA Baobab Insurance, facilitated by the SCOR Syndicate at Lloyd’s, to expand capacity for Baobab’s “CyberSafe” offering, which provides companies with preventive and ongoing protection against cyber risks. The SCOR Syndicate at Lloyd’s has expanded Baobab Insurance’s underwriting capacity to companies in ... Read the full article
SCOR and AXA to de-risk green investments with Lloyd’s consortium for ecological restoration insurance
20th January 2026
Global reinsurer SCOR and multinational insurer AXA have joined forces to launch a new Lloyd’s of London consortium aimed at bridging a critical financing gap by de-risking investment opportunities related to ecological restoration projects. By providing specialised insurance coverage, the consortium intends to unlock the capital necessary to rehabilitate ecosystems that ... Read the full article
SCOR supports major new AI infrastructure insurance facility as lead insurer
16th January 2026
Global reinsurer SCOR has joined a consortium of more than 10 leading re/insurers to back a recently launched insurance facility designed to support artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure. Introduced by Advanced Technology Assurance (ATA), and valued at up to $750 million, this facility is described as the first ... Read the full article
SCOR unveils changes to Executive Committee with Philipp Rüede named Group CFO
14th January 2026
SCOR, the Paris-headquartered global reinsurance company, has promoted Philipp Rüede to Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), taking over from François de Varenne, with new roles also announced for Pilar Santamaria Cases and Laure Forgeron. These changes are part of SCOR's Forward 2026 plan, which is in its final year as the ... 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
SCOR’s Irish subsidiary becomes SCOR Global Reinsurance France SA
8th January 2026
Global reinsurer SCOR has announced the successful cross-border conversion of its Irish subsidiary, SCOR Global Reinsurance Ireland dac (SGRI), into a French entity. The company will now operate under the name SCOR Global Reinsurance France SA (SGRF), and will be supervised by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de resolution (ACPR). According ... Read the full article
SCOR announces renewal of €300m natural catastrophe / mortality contingent capital facility
18th December 2025
Global reinsurance company SCOR has renewed its contingent capital program for another three years, which may provide the carrier with up to €300 million of additional capital after the occurrence of extreme events, natural catastrophes or events affecting mortality, or a "significant fall in the share price of the Company's ... Read the full article
LatAm reinsurance market faces competitive shift, says SCOR’s Alfredo Lomeli
26th November 2025
In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Alfredo Lomeli, Chief Underwriting Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean at SCOR, a global reinsurer, highlighted the evolving dynamics of the region’s reinsurance sector as it heads into the 2026 renewals. "The reinsurance market is currently undergoing a discernible transition toward a softer ... Read the full article
SCOR’s Daniel Duesterhaus joins the Ruschlikon ePlacing Steering committee
14th November 2025
Ruschlikon, a global community of insurers, brokers and reinsurers powered by ACORD, has announced that Daniel Duesterhaus of SCOR has joined its ePlacing Steering Committee, bringing deep expertise in underwriting innovation and broker partnerships. The executive brings a wealth of experience in digital underwriting processes and strategic broker collaboration, skills that ... Read the full article
SCOR expands Beazley’s role to CCO of SCOR Business Solutions
6th November 2025
French carrier SCOR, one of Europe's big four reinsurance companies, has expanded Christopher Beazley's role at the firm, adding the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of SCOR Business Solutions to his responsibilities, whilst retaining Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SCOR UK and SCOR Syndicate. This appointment, effective November 1st, 2025, ... Read the full article
SCOR sees opportunities to grow in US cat at 1/1: Jean-Paul Conoscente
31st October 2025
Jean-Paul Conoscente, Chief Executive Officer of SCOR P&C, said the French reinsurer views the US catastrophe market as attractive, with opportunities to grow given the current level of price adequacy. During SCOR’s Q3 2025 results call, Conoscente emphasised that the company does not regret its decision to increase its risk appetite ... Read the full article
SCOR posts GWP of €4.6bn in Q3’25 results as combined ratio strengthens
31st October 2025
French carrier SCOR, one of Europe's big four reinsurance companies, has reported net income of €217 million for the third quarter of 2025, reversing the loss for the same period last year, as the property and casualty (P&C) combined ratio strengthened by 7.5 percentage points to 80.9%. SCOR has posted a ... Read the full article
Europe’s big four performed better than expected in the last soft cycle: J.P. Morgan
17th October 2025
As the reinsurance market softens from the highs of 2023, with further pressure on pricing expected at the upcoming January renewals, analysis by J.P. Morgan reveals that for Europe's big four reinsurers, results were better than expected in the last soft market. If the final quarter of the year is as ... Read the full article
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