Month: January 2026

Insurance holding company WR Berkley Corporation announced the appointment of Lee Iannarone as executive vice president, succeeding Stephen Kennedy, who has been named senior vice president and general counsel. As part of his new responsibilities, Iannarone, who has more than 25 years of industry experience, will oversee certain aspects of the company’s operations. The executive…

In its 2026 forecast report, CyberCube, a specialist provider of cyber risk analytics for global insurance markets, outlines how actionable data and operational efficiencies will play a decisive role for insurers and reinsurers in the year ahead. The report highlights that translating cyber risk insights into actual underwriting and portfolio actions is critical to maintaining…

The International Underwriting Association (IUA), the representative body for underwriting companies in the London insurance and reinsurance markets, has confirmed two new appointments to its secretariat team. Both new hires will join the IUA’s Underwriting and Claims division, which supports a number of member committees dedicated to sharing expertise and improving market practice. Pria Punni…

Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., announced the promotion of Ben House to director of energy and power. In his expanded responsibilities, Howes will oversee Markel’s renewable energy and power portfolio across its international divisions, adding to his existing role as head of Markel’s upstream, midstream and downstream energy teams. As head…

In its 2026 regulatory priorities, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) noted that UK insurers face an uncertain environment with heightened geopolitical tensions and heightened sovereign debt pressures, stressing the need to assess the impact on business models and ensure robust risk management, governance and controls, including for downside scenarios. The PRA’s 2026 priorities outline specific…

Cowbell, a provider of online and specialist insurance focused on small and medium-sized businesses, has appointed Simon Hughes as chief commercial officer. In his new role, Hughes will oversee Cowbell’s global commercial strategy, including distribution, partnerships, international expansion and market development. This appointment aligns with the next phase of Cowbell’s organizational journey, focused on continued…

Digital asset infrastructure provider Circuit has launched Response, a real-time risk containment system for crypto asset custodians, exchanges and payment providers, designed to help curb the risk of cryptocurrency hacks. The launch follows Circuit’s completion of Cohort 14 of the Lloyd’s Labs Accelerator, as well as early-stage investment from Lloyd’s Central Fund. The company noted…

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has appointed Kulshaan Singh as head of corporate clients for Asia Pacific (APAC) with immediate effect. In his new role, Singh will be based in Singapore and report to Craig Torgius, Chief Customer Officer and Head of Enterprise Accounts, Asia Pacific. In addition, he is responsible for building…

AM Best assigned Bridgehaven’s newly acquired wholly-owned subsidiary Bridgehaven Europe Specialty DAC (BES) a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent). As previously reported, Bridgehaven completed the acquisition and capitalization of BES (formerly SureStone Insurance DAC) on December 2 last year, after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals….

Ludovic Subran, chief investment officer of Allianz Group, and Christian Kroll, visiting professor at the London School of Economics (LSE), emphasized in the World Economic Forum report that the insurance industry plays a central role in combating climate risks, economic instability and social inequality. The Forum noted that while skepticism about environmental, social and governance…