Reinsurance industry normalising after exceptionally strong period: BCG
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts have said the reinsurance industry is normalising after an “exceptionally strong period” of improving pricing, robust returns, and rapid balance-sheet growth, in its new 2026 Insurance Value Creators Report. Over the five years through 2025, reinsurance generated average annual total shareholder returns (TSR) of 19.1%, but one-year TSR fell sharply…
ITV Addresses Claims Michelle Keegan ‘Pulled Out’ Of New Drama
ITV has addressed recent reports surrounding a new drama set to air on the broadcaster and actor Michelle Keegan. Over the weekend, The Sun shared an article alleging that the former Coronation Street star had “pulled out of a major new ITV drama just months before filming was due to start”. The tabloid claimed that…
US P&C underwriting gains improved in H1’26, but performance varied by line of business and geography: Verisk
US property and casualty (P&C) insurers have posted strong underwriting gains of $31.7 billion through the first half of 2026, up from the $11.6 billion recorded through midyear 2025, according to Verisk and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) data, yet line-specific and geographic challenges persist. Net written premium growth slowed to 2.1%, reflecting…
National Television Awards 2026 Red Carpet: All The NTAs Photos You Need To See
Every year, the National Television Awards ceremony gathers some of the biggest names from the small screen under one roof – and that means one especially star-studded red carpet. True to form, this year’s event was another starry affair, with big names from the world of comedy, drama, soap, reality TV and beyond, from both…
Sompo Japan partners with ICEYE to enhance flood response capabilities
To improve its flood response capabilities and assist policyholders during natural disasters, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., a provider of property and casualty insurance services in Japan, has partnered with ICEYE, a specialist in satellite-based disaster management solutions, to deploy its Flood Insights solution. The adoption of satellite data like ICEYE’s Flood Insights forms part of…
Christian Dunleavy to take over as CEO of Conduit
Conduit Holdings, the parent company of Bermuda-based reinsurance business Conduit Re, has announced that Christian Dunleavy will become CEO and join the Board as an Executive Director on 1 March 2027, succeeding Neil Eckert, who will step down from both roles to join specialist global reinsurance broking and advisory business Willis Re. Dunleavy has more…
Katie Price And Daughter Princess Andre Walk NTAs Red Carpet Together
Katie Price went all out when she attended this year’s National Television Awards, just 24 hours after undergoing cosmetic surgery. On Tuesday night, the former glamour model and reality star was pictured arriving at the event sporting a bold look consisting of heavy makeup, slicked-back black hair, embroidered shorts, a white shirt and some towering…
National Television Awards 2026 Winners, Performances And Everything You Might Have Missed
This year’s National Television Awards gave us laughs, tears, surprises and plenty of A-list red carpet moments. Held at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday night, the awards show celebrated some of the biggest accomplishments in the world of TV from the past year, with winners including Alan Carr, Sir David Attenborough and Vicky McClure. But…
Delegated underwriting reshapes global insurance markets, Moody’s finds
Moody’s Ratings, the credit rating agency, has published a report examining the rapid growth of delegated underwriting across global insurance markets and its implications for insurers’ business models, profitability and competitive positioning. According to Moody’s, delegated underwriters such as managing general agents (MGAs), Lloyd’s cover holders and broker facilities are playing an increasingly significant role…
Willis Re names Neil Eckert as CEO
Willis Re, a global specialist in reinsurance broking and advisory services, has appointed Neil Eckert as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Eckert will oversee Willis Re’s global broking and advisory strategy and work with the wider leadership team to support the company’s growth across its platforms. With around 40 years of experience across reinsurance,…
