Norman joins Gallagher Re as Divisional Director within its Facultative team
Gallagher Re, a global reinsurance brokerage and advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Jenna Norman as Divisional Director, Fac. Norman brings extensive expertise in Facultative property broking, specialising in Facultative property broking, working extensively on complex property reinsurance placements for both UK and US clients. Her expertise includes structuring and placing reinsurance solutions for…
Amynta to acquire agricultural industry specialist MGU Southern States Underwriters
Insurance services provider Amynta Group has agreed to acquire Southern States Underwriters and SSC Insurance Agency (collectively, Southern States Underwriters), the insurance operations of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. While the financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed, the closing of the transaction is anticipated in the final quarter of 2026, subject to obtaining regulatory approval….
KPop Demon Hunters Star Blames Leonardo DiCaprio For Baftas Mishap
KPop Demon Hunters performer Ejae has claimed the sight of Leonardo DiCaprio was enough to cause her to make a mistake during the band’s performance of Golden at the Baftas. Back in February, Ejae took to the stage at this year’s Baftas ceremony alongside fellow performers Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, but has admitted she…
Lincoln Financial appoints Adam Cohen as Interim CFO
Lincoln Financial, a US financial services company specialising in insurance, retirement and wealth management products, has announced the appointment of Adam Cohen, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, as Interim Chief Financial Officer. This follows the decision by Chris Neczypor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to leave the company to pursue another opportunity outside…
American Integrity reports 24% net income growth and $326 GWP for Q2’26
Tampa-based property and casualty insurance holding company, American Integrity Insurance Group, reported a net income of $34.1 million, 14% year over year growth in gross premiums written, and an improved combined ratio of 63.4% in the second quarter of 2026. Q2 2026 net income increased 24.2% compared to $27.5 million seen in Q2 2025. Adjusted…
AM Best maintains stable outlook for GCC insurance markets
AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook for the insurance markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The ratings agency noted that while GCC insurers remain vulnerable to second-order effects from the Middle East conflict, strong performance and…
Waters to lead AXA XL’s Large Commercial and Specialty business unit
AXA XL, the property and casualty specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Matt Waters as Head of its Large Commercial and Specialty business unit, effective immediately. In his new role, Waters will be responsible for leading AXA XL’s Large Commercial and Specialty lines portfolio across the US, Canada, and Bermuda. He…
Kellan Lutz Recalls Auditions For Marvel’s Thor And Captain America
Actor and model Kellan Lutz has opened up about the “pressure” he felt while auditioning for Marvel films after his work in the Twilight movies. In the latest instalment of the Inside Of You podcast, Kellan reflected on the period of his career after appearing in the billion-dollar-making franchise alongside Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart,…
Data centre insurance market forecast to exceed $24bn by 2030: Allianz
The global data centre insurance market is forecast to more than double to over USD $24 billion by 2030, as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure increases the value, complexity and concentration of risks faced by insurers, according to Allianz Commercial, the commercial insurance business of Allianz Group. Allianz Commercial estimates that the market…
Mangrove launches Bermuda reinsurance sidecar Grove Re
Florida-based property and casualty insurer Mangrove Property Insurance Company has announced the establishment of Grove Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled Class 3A insurance company to support its long-term risk management and underwriting strategy. The formation of Grove Re reflects Mangrove’s disciplined, data-driven approach to underwriting, its strategic vision to operate for the long-term across market cycles….
