Year: 2026

Global specialist broker Price Forbes has announced the appointment of Dick Heath as Head of Reinsurance and Wholesale Business in Singapore, effective immediately. In his new role, Heath will be responsible for leading and developing Price Forbes’ reinsurance and wholesale businesses on its Singapore platform, maximizing growth opportunities and supporting the evolving needs of this…

CFC, an insurance provider specializing in carbon-related risks, has launched a new extension to its flagship cyber-responsive insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This extension was developed to provide necessary protection to small and medium-sized businesses by addressing financial losses caused by incidental business interruptions (BI), such as a large customer canceling an order…

HDI Global has appointed its current HDI Global UK and Ireland chief financial officer (CFO) Simon Hunt as interim chief executive, while Ger Twomey will serve as interim chief financial officer. Both appointments will be effective on February 1, 2026 and are subject to regulatory approval. Stephanie Ogden, CEO of HDI Global UK and Ireland,…

Severe convective storms (SCS) that broke out in Queensland and New South Wales between November 21 and 27, 2025, caused an estimated $2.663 billion in losses to the insurance industry, according to Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS. PERILS’ preliminary industry loss estimates are based on data collected from affected insurance companies, covering property and…

Verisk, a global provider of data analytics and technology for the insurance industry, has announced the expansion of Tim Rayner’s responsibilities to include leading its underwriting and claims operations in the UK and Ireland, as well as its global life, health and travel businesses. In addition, Rayner will continue to be responsible for the Specialty…

Munich Re appoints Paolo Ghirri as CEO of Munich Re Italy, effective January 1, 2026. Ghirri has been with Munich Re Italy for more than 35 years, and his career has been marked by continued growth and increasing responsibilities, including key positions outside the company. Effective February 1, 2026, the role of Deputy CEO and…

Specialist insurer Brit Group Holdings Limited will underwrite Property D&F business in Bermuda through its reinsurance arm Brit Re, led by Property D&F Vice President Tom Ayton. Starting in January, Brit Re will underwrite U.S. and global property D&F, focusing on complex risks in the United States. Core interests for the new product will include…

Global specialty insurer and reinsurer Ascot has appointed Justin Keith, current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ascot Bermuda Limited, to lead the expansion of the company’s treaty reinsurance products in the US market. Keith will move to the United States later this year for his new role. This leadership change underscores the company’s commitment to…

Private insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Brett Gillmon as head of U.S. property practice, based in Atlanta. Gilmon will leverage his three decades of industry experience to oversee the strategic direction and continued growth of Lockton’s real estate offerings across the United States He will report to Devin Beresheim, Lockton’s head of…

U.S. retirement services company Jackson Financial Inc. has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with global alternative asset manager TPG Inc., with TPG’s investment used to provide initial capital for Jackson’s new Michigan-based captive reinsurance company, Hickory Brooke Reinsurance Company (Hickory Re). The partnership combines Jackson’s annuity product expertise and extensive distribution network with TPG’s…