Lockton appoints Helene Fisher as Managing Director, US Market Engagement
Independent insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Helene Fisher as managing director of US Market Engagement. In her new role, Fisher will focus on deepening insurance carrier relationships and strengthening collaboration among Lockton’s regional teams, product lines and industry practices. Leveraging data-driven insights and strong market relationships, she will help Lockton’s partners connect…
Geopolitical volatility keeps war and SRCC risks in sharp focus: Howden
As the reinsurance market enters January 2026, it faces a landscape that remains shaped by geopolitical volatility and ongoing structural shifts. After a year in which political risk emerged as an ongoing factor, risks related to political violence, strikes, riots, civil disturbances (SRCC) and wider war-related events remain at the heart of market considerations, Howden…
Elizabeth Wooliston becomes Artificial Lab’s Chief of Markets
Digital brokerage and underwriting technology provider Artificial Labs has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Wooliston as head of markets, effective immediately. Wooliston will leverage her 30-year career in the insurance and reinsurance markets to oversee market participation and work with Artificial’s partners to effectively deploy the company’s smart underwriting and smart placement tools. She will…
Aon estimates up to $50bn in US PRT premiums for 2025
U.S. pension risk transfer (PRT) activity surged in the fourth quarter of 2025, with global re/insurance brokerage group Aon expecting total market premiums to reach $45 to $50 billion this year. According to Aon’s U.S. PRT annual report preview, the company expects to settle more premiums in Q4’25 than in the previous three quarters combined,…
HDI expands APAC presence with new representative office in Seoul
Corporate and specialty insurance company HDI Global has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of a representative office in Seoul, South Korea. This new presence in one of Asia’s major insurance markets enables HDI to strengthen relationships with local brokers, cedants and customers. The Seoul office will work with a dedicated…
2026 the year of AI disillusionment: CyberCube
CyberCube predicts that 2026 will usher in a phase of AI disillusionment as boardroom optimism and conference hype collide with the constraints of legacy systems, fragmented data and regulatory caution, although those who apply AI with discipline and focus will still be rewarded. “As the cyber insurance ecosystem continues to evolve, one fact has become…
Jason Mandera named CEO of Marsh McLennan Indonesia
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Marsh Asia has appointed Jason Mandera as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marsh McLennan Indonesia, effective January 1, 2026. Mandera has been with Marsh for more than 16 years, most recently serving as president. Prior to that, he served as Director of Professional and Placement from 2019 to 2025, where…
Non-life run-off specialists emerge as central capital management partners for insurers: AM Best
Non-life runoff specialists have moved far beyond their traditional role as book managers and are now seen as core strategic capital partners for insurers, according to a new report from credit ratings agency AM Best. The ratings agency noted that these companies are increasingly helping insurers free up capital, simplify group structures and sharpen focus…
Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions promotes Neha Shah to Head of L&H, India
Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, the reinsurance arm of global brokerage Aon, has promoted Neha Shah to head, life and health (L&H), India. In her new role, Shah will lead the delivery of tailored life and health reinsurance solutions in India, supporting clients in managing risk and driving profitable growth. She will continue to work with Aon’s…
Bermuda tax credits could materially lower re/insurer tax bills: Jefferies
Jefferies analysts say Bermuda’s newly enacted tax credit system could significantly reduce the corporate tax burden on the island’s reinsurers/insurers, which could have short-term accounting implications and longer-term implications for earnings forecasts. For those unaware, the Bermuda Tax Credits Act, enacted on 11 December 2025, introduced tax credits related to wages, local spending and community…