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UIB names Ray Spreadbury Head of Renewables and Divisional Director – Downstream
15th January 2026
UIB, a provider of specialist insurance and risk solutions for the energy and construction sectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Spreadbury as Head of Renewables and Divisional Director – Downstream within its Energy & Construction division. Spreadbury joined UIB in 2025 and brings over 30 years of experience ... Read the full article
Serene Chiam joins UIB Asia Treaty & Retro Division as Director
31st October 2025
United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB), an international reinsurance and insurance broker, has announced the appointment of Serene Chiam as Director - Broking Support, within the Treaty & Retro Division, UIB Asia. Based in Singapore, Chiam will focus on broking support and treaty placements, ensuring the division continues its drive toward operational ... Read the full article
MGA Helmsgate secures Lloyd’s Coverholder status, commences underwriting
6th October 2025
OneAdvent-managed MGA Helmsgate Limited has secured Lloyd’s Coverholder status and began underwriting in this capacity on 30 September 2025, with support from a Lloyd’s managing agent and Lloyd’s broker United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIBL). Helmsgate, which specialises in waste and recycling property insurance in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, noted ... Read the full article
Discipline remains crucial amid market softening: UIB CEO Barrington
24th September 2025
Although the past two years have seen relatively calm catastrophe seasons, they differ in terms of market dynamics, according to UIB CEO Shaun Barrington, speaking at RVS 2025 in an interview with Reinsurance News. He believes the broader insurance and facultative reinsurance markets have already undergone significant pricing changes since ... Read the full article
UIB International sells minority stake in UIB India
6th August 2025
UIB International Ltd, the holding company for the UIB Group’s global investments, has announced the sale of its minority shareholding in UIB Insurance Brokers (India) Private Ltd (UIB India) to Edme Services Private Ltd, an affiliate of Samara Capital, an Indian private equity firm. The transaction, a collaboration with majority shareholders ... Read the full article
Markus Sayuti appointed Executive Director, Treaty & Retro Division for UIB Asia
8th July 2025
International re/insurance broker United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB) has announced the appointment of Markus Sayuti as Executive Director, Treaty & Retro Division, UIB Asia, effective 1 July 2025. Sayuti will play a pivotal role, collaborating closely with the company’s Senior Management and business leadership team to foster future growth and profitability ... Read the full article
UIB appoints Sean Scales as Associate Director in Marine Division
23rd May 2025
Insurance and reinsurance Lloyd’s broker, United Insurance Brokers Ltd (UIBL), has announced the appointment of Sean Scales as Associate Director within its Marine Division. In his new role, Scales will focus on North American cargo and stock throughput business, driving new business and supporting the continued growth of UIBL’s Marine Division. Scales ... Read the full article
UIB Group expands presence in Asia with new office in Nepal
20th November 2024
United Insurance Brokers (UIB) Group has announced the official opening of a new representative office in Kathmandu, Nepal, as part of its ongoing expansion in Asia. With regulatory approvals from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Nepal Regulatory Authority, UIB is poised to strengthen its presence in the Nepalese market. The ... Read the full article
Fac reinsurance ‘might be moving away from a hard market’, says UIB’s Barrington
18th September 2024
“It appears that the facultative reinsurance might be moving away from a hard market, but there are a number of global events that could happen between September and January which could heavily influence where the market is heading,” UIB CEO Shaun Barrington commented at RVS Monte Carlo 2024. With one of ... Read the full article
Cardona to lead UIB’s Latin America & Caribbean treaty reinsurance in Miami
16th August 2024
United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB) has hired Hugo Cardona to lead its Latin America and Caribbean treaty reinsurance business out of Miami. Cardona joins from Wind Field International LLC, where he served for over six years, chiefly as Managing Director. At Wind Field, he was tasked with providing international brokers, reinsurers and ... Read the full article
UIB Asia to enhance service offerings with four new executives
26th June 2024
United Insurance Brokers (UIB) Group has expanded its presence in Asia with the addition of four new professionals: Richard Oh, Saw Tong Nee, Rita Au and Tam Hui Von. This strategic move underscores the commitment of UIB Asia Reinsurance Brokers Pte Ltd to excellence and its ambition to deliver unparalleled service ... Read the full article
Marine insurance pricing instability a growing concern following Red Sea attacks: UIB
9th February 2024
The hijacking of the Galaxy Leader cargo vessel by the Houthi group and other attacks in the Red Sea has resulted in the diversion of ships towards a longer route, this alongside the cancellation of war cover for these vessels has led to higher marine insurance premiums, a challenge insurance ... Read the full article
UIB announces passing of Co-founder & President Dr. Mounir Kabban
16th November 2023
International re/insurance broker United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB) pays tribute to its Co-founder and President, Dr. Mounir Kabban, as they announce the news of his passing on November 13th, 2023. “Mounir was not just a leader within our organisation; he was a source of inspiration, guidance, and unwavering support for all ... Read the full article
UIB opens two new companies in Peru
27th September 2023
International re/insurance broker UIB has expanded its operations in South America with the opening of two new companies in Peru. South Re, created by Jose Espinosa and Clara Escobar, and JEF Corredores de Seguros, headed by Ignacio Espinosa, will become UIB Corredores de Reaseguros and UIB Corredores de Seguros respectively, as ... Read the full article
Most repricing completed, focus now on maintaining discipline ahead Jan renewals: UIB CEO
14th September 2023
The hard market is not necessarily over, but most of the work of repricing has been done and the market is talking more about maintaining discipline, Shaun Barrington, CEO of UIB UK, commented speaking with Reinsurance News at the RVS 2023 Monte Carlo event. He said: “I believe that the renewal ... Read the full article
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