Month: January 2026

Global insurance and reinsurance brokerage group Gallagher has appointed Adam Sullivan as chief executive officer (CEO) of Gallagher Specialty Asia. Sullivan brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role. He entered the aviation insurance market in 1992 and has since gained extensive experience in providing a diverse range of customized customer…

Howden Re’s Aerospace Treaty team said the future direction of key risk market conditions following the January 1, 2026 renewal will likely depend on the final amount of losses incurred in 2025. After a relatively modest period of major risk airline losses, the past year has seen a number of high-profile claims, including American Airlines’…

Generali Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Cristiano Borean has been appointed Chairman of the European Insurance CFO Forum, a high-level discussion group for CFOs of leading European insurance companies. The CFO Forum was established in 2002 to support its members – representing a significant part of the European insurance industry. The group ensures that the…

Through 2026, the aviation insurance market is expected to respond to continued pricing pressure, changing risk dynamics, and accelerating technological disruption. WTW believes success will favor those operators who move quickly, leverage data to drive decisions and stay ahead of emerging risks. In a new aviation insurance landscape report released following the recent renewal season,…

Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Chantal Cardinez as global head of financial solutions. Cardines will take on this role in addition to his existing responsibilities as CEO of Hannover Re Bermuda. She brings more than 20 years of industry experience, strong business development acumen and a proven track record in China,…

Territorial disputes, regime changes and possible shifts in global alliances are political and geopolitical risk themes that insurers need to pay attention to in 2026 and beyond, said Yoel Sano, global head of political and security risk at BMI, a multinational research company and a subsidiary of Fitch. Speaking at Fitch’s Insurance Insights 2026 event…

Apollo, a Skyward Group company, has partnered with U.S. insurtech startup ZenHedge to bring to market Freight Expense Insurance, a parametric insurance solution designed to protect U.S. shippers from unexpected freight cost increases caused by freight carriers rejecting bids. ZenHedge’s proprietary platform leverages data pulled from shippers’ transportation management systems (TMS) to assess freight lane…

Markel Insurance, the insurance business of Markel Group, has announced the appointment of Charlotte Major as Senior Claims Adjuster, Professional Indemnity, with immediate effect. In his new role in London, Major will focus on resolving complex personal property claims for clients across a range of industries, including construction companies, accountants and insurance brokers. She will…

LIIBA (London International Insurance Brokers Association) will expand membership representation by appointing seven new directors in 2025, a move that reflects its new articles of association adopted in March. The changes are intended to broaden the profile of board members and ensure that perspectives from all segments of the brokerage community are represented. David Stirling…

Brit Group Holdings Limited, a specialist insurance and reinsurance company operating in the Lloyd’s, London markets and internationally, announces the launch of FI Cyber ​​Max, a new integrated network and financial institutions (FI) alliance. FI Cyber ​​Max has been developed to support large and complex financial organizations, bringing together Brit’s specialist network and FI underwriting…