Year: 2026

Helix USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd., Bermuda’s independent, multi-business managing general agent, has entered into a strategic partnership with QBE North America, a provider of commercial insurance solutions, to launch a commercial SME property program. The partnership is designed to expand Helix USA’s real estate capabilities in the market and…

American Integrity Insurance Group, Inc., a regional property insurance provider in the southeastern United States, has expanded its operations into North Carolina to offer homeowners insurance products to residents of the state. The move represents an expansion of the insurer’s business strategy beyond Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. This regional expansion executes management’s strategy to…

Property and casualty (P&C) reinsurers are expected to see “subdued” margins in 2026, a recent report from JPMorgan Chase showed, largely due to price cuts during this year’s January 1 renewal period and softer trends in the upcoming mid-year cycle. There is currently increased capital in the market, driven by two years of strong returns…

Property and casualty (P&C) reinsurers are expected to experience “subdued” margins in 2026, a recent report from JPMorgan Chase showed, largely due to price cuts during the January 1 renewal period this year and softer trends in the upcoming mid-year cycle. There is currently increased capital in the market, driven by two years of strong…

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has announced significant leadership changes across its UK and Ireland retail office network. Michael McLaverty was appointed head of the firm’s Belfast office on 1 January 2026. He succeeds Shane Matthews, who will take on the role of Account Director, focusing on supporting key accounts in Northern Ireland….

Baldwin Group, an independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm, announced the completion of its acquisition of Capstone Group, a full-service, multi-line independent insurance brokerage firm headquartered in the Philadelphia area. Founded in 2013, Capstone Group provides independent risk management, insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting services. It specializes in risk management, group health and ancillary…

Specialist reinsurance broker Willis Re has announced the addition of Megan Hart to strengthen its reinsurance analytics capabilities in catastrophe and climate risk management. Hart has over 12 years of industry experience in reinsurance analysis and has deep expertise in catastrophe risk and climate risk management. She began her career in Aon Re’s Catastrophe Management…

Conditions in the casualty reinsurance market were relatively favorable as of January 1, 2026, driven by increased capacity and strong overall reinsurance demand, according to the latest renewal report from global insurance and reinsurance brokerage group Aon. Aon noted that increased capacity and strong demand from existing reinsurers and new market entrants will help increase…

Global insurance company Allianz Group has completed the sale of 23% stake in two joint ventures, Bajaj General Insurance Company and Bajaj Life Insurance Company, to Bajaj Promotor Group (Bajaj) for a total consideration of approximately 2.1 billion euros. The updated price is approximately 2.6 billion euros based on current exchange rates. Previously, Allianz Group…

Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension plans, has completed its £155 million acquisition from the trustees of NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Plan. Through this transaction, the interests of 1,581 scheme members are protected and secured for the long term. The final agreement follows a series of historic…