Price softening to persist into 2027 without significant industry cat loss: JP Morgan
In a recent Love Actuary report, JPMorgan analysts highlighted that reinsurance pricing will continue to weaken in 2027, barring huge industry catastrophe losses. Reinsurance price softening has clearly accelerated in 2026, a trend that is unlikely to stop as mid-year renewals approach, driven by strong surplus capital levels and impressive first-quarter 2026 earnings. The report…
Octave Specialty Group sees $13m net income and 92% revenue growth in Q1’26
Global specialty insurance company Octave Specialty Group (formerly known as Ambac Financial Group) announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting to shareholders a net profit of $13 million and a 92% increase in total revenue. ask1 Net income to shareholders in 2026 increased significantly from the $3 million net loss reported in the first…
IAG eyes GWP of over $25bn by 2030 in new growth plan
At an investor day in Sydney, IAG unveiled an updated strategy and new long-term financial targets under its Ambition 2030 plan, which aims to expand the group’s customer base to more than 11 million and increase gross written premiums (GWP) to more than A$25 billion. Having successfully achieved the targets set for 2021, IAG said…
HIVE launches Aviation Reinsurance division
Independent specialist MGA HIVE Underwriters is to establish an aviation reinsurance arm, with underwriting scheduled to commence in October 2026. The addition of Aviation Re further strengthens HIVE’s position as a multi-class specialist MGA and Lloyd’s underwriter, expanding the capabilities of its existing aviation, aerospace, marine and political violence and terrorism teams. Senior underwriters Scott…
Blue Owl Capital appoints Deva Mishra to lead expansion of insurance solutions platform
US-based alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital Inc. has confirmed the appointment of Deva Mishra to lead its insurance solutions platform as it expands its capabilities for insurance clients. Blue Owl, which invests across credit, real assets and general partner strategic capital strategies, said the appointment was part of its ongoing efforts to expand its…
U.S. Treasury and insurance regulators discuss evolving risk oversight
Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss the growing intersection of private credit and the insurance industry. The conference provides a forum for state insurance regulators to share insights into their oversight of insurance company risk management and investment practices. The discussion focused on…
ROE for US P&C insurers reached decade high level in 2025: AM Best
AM Best’s latest report shows that U.S. property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies’ return on equity reached a decade-high 14.97% in 2025, while the cost of equity remained relatively stable at 8.18%. AM Best explains that while property and casualty insurers faced challenges at the start of the year, with California wildfires causing widespread damage…
Assurex Global appoints Troy Johnson as SVP for global growth strategy
Assurex Global, a privately held commercial insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage group, announced the appointment of Troy Johnson as senior vice president of global growth strategy. The position will focus on strengthening multinational revenue streams and assisting partner companies in expanding their international presence, the company said. Johnson joined the organization in 2023…
A diversified portfolio is key to navigating a softening cycle: Hamilton Re’s Daws
As the reinsurance industry approaches the mid-2026 renewal season, Adrian Daws, chief executive of Hamilton Re, the underwriting platform of Bermuda-based global specialty insurer and reinsurer Hamilton, remains optimistic about its growth opportunities, even as the market undergoes a transformation. Speaking to Reinsurance News during our visit to Bermuda, Dawes highlighted that Hamilton Re’s diversified…
Munich Re CFO confident on handling potential claims inflation from Iran war
After Munich Re, one of the world’s largest reinsurers, disclosed 90 million euros in IBNR reserves related to the ongoing conflict in Iran, Chief Financial Officer Andrew Buchanan expressed caution about the figure while highlighting Munich Re’s three lines of defence. Munich Re said in its performance report released early this morning that the amount…
