Price Forbes names Chris Harris as MD, Head of US casualty
Price Forbes, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Chris Harris as Managing Director (MD), Head of US casualty, effective immediately. Harris, who has over three decades of industry experience in broking and underwriting roles with several MGAs, will lead and manage the US casualty team, set and execute strategic direction, and drive growth….
Munich Re and Lloyd’s take top spots in 2025 global reinsurer rankings
Munich Re has reclaimed its spot as the world’s largest reinsurer for companies that report under IFRS 17, while the specialist Lloyd’s marketplace has climbed above Berkshire Hathaway to claim the top spot for non-IFRS 17 reinsurers, based on year-end 2025 figures. Based on research data from AM Best, the global credit rating agency, our…
Mangrove secures record cat reinsurance programme for 2026 hurricane season
Mangrove Property Insurance Company has secured a record-setting catastrophe reinsurance programme for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, providing protection against both the frequency and severity of catastrophe events, with coverage extending to a 1-in-175-year storm. The programme also includes aggregate cover for protection against third and fourth events, as well as the placement of a…
Trump Does Kim Jong Un A Favour
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he has ordered the Pentagon to scale back the joint military exercises with South Korea that began this week. In a Truth Social post, the president said his decision was based on his “very good relationship with Kim Jong Un,” and described North Korea as “unthreatening and respectful.”…
Pen Underwriting’s increased capacity to support growth in property owners practice
Pen Underwriting, a multi-class, multi-territory managing general agent (MGA), has secured a multi-million-pound capacity deal to underpin the strong growth and performance of its UK property owners practice. According to the announcement, the multi-year deal will enable Pen to write £120 million in gross written premium over the next three years, effectively doubling the capacity…
Hayden Panettiere Roles: 11 Films And TV Shows She Starred In
Hollywood is in mourning following the sudden loss of Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36. On Sunday evening, Hayden’s family confirmed that the former child actor had died, with her father Skip remembering her as an “incredible light and a force of nature”, who not only brought “immeasurable love and joy to all who…
ABIR names new Treasurer and Finance Committee members
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR), the trade association representing Bermuda’s insurance and reinsurance sector, has appointed Elizabeth Breeze as its new Treasurer. Breeze, who serves as Head of Hiscox Capital Partners, joined Hiscox in 2012 and took on her current position in 2025. She brings more than two decades of experience in…
Hayden Panettiere, Star Of Heroes, Nashville And Scream, Dies Aged 36
Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. The Golden Globe nominee was best known for her work in the TV series Heroes and Nashville, while to fans of the horror genre, she was most recognisable for her performance as Kirby Reed in the Scream franchise. On Sunday night, her father Skip Panettiere issued…
Kin Q2’26 revenue increases to $68m
Kin, the direct-to-consumer provider of insurance and home finance solutions for homeowners, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting total revenue of $68 million and gross written premiums of $218.9 million. Comparably, for Q2 2025 the firm reported total revenues of $ 58.5 million and GWP of $190.2 million. Gross…
RiverStone International and QBE agree $1.6bn LPT reinsurance agreements
Legacy reinsurance and run-off specialist RiverStone International has entered into loss portfolio transfer (LPT) agreements with QBE Insurance Group, representing approximately US$1.6 billion in reserves, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between both companies. Subject to regulatory approval, the transactions cover North American Middle Market and Workers’ Compensation portfolios, and European liability books. Paul Brockman, Group…
