Claims notifications are rising in an increasingly crowded Southern Europe transactional risk market: Devonshire’s Martinez-Salmon
Liria Martinez-Salmon, managing director and head of Southern Europe at Devonshire Underwriting, told Reinsurance News that the number of claims notifications in the Southern European traded risk insurance market has increased by more than 100%. We recently discussed the current trading risk market conditions with Martinez-Salmon and highlighted the significant increase in claims notifications. “We…
Corgi appoints Eisemann as Head of Government Affairs & Associate General Counsel
Corgi, an AI-native insurance platform that helps businesses manage technology-related risks, announced the appointment of Jeremy Eisemann as head of government affairs and deputy general counsel. In his new role, Eisman will lead the firm’s government affairs strategy and support legal operations, regulatory engagement, policy development, corporate governance and strategic initiatives. He will work closely…
AXA XL partners with Samsara to enhance UK fleet safety
AXA XL, the property, casualty and professional risks division of French insurance company AXA, has announced a strategic partnership with Samsara, a pioneer in the Connected Operations® platform. Samsara’s open platform, known for its user-friendly interface and advanced data analytics, will be integrated into AXA XL’s suite of risk solutions in the UK. This will…
Aon appoints Marcelo Elias as Head of Growth for Client & Sales, Brazil
Global insurance and reinsurance brokerage and risk advisor Aon has announced the appointment of Marcelo Elias as head of client and sales growth in Brazil. In his new role, Elias will play a key role in Aon’s expansion plans and the development of new partnerships. His appointment strengthens Aon’s engagement with clients and industries driving…
QDB and SACE sign export credit reinsurance deal to back joint exports
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has signed an export credit reinsurance agreement with SACE SpA, the Italian export credit agency and one of the world’s leading export credit agencies (ECAs). The agreement, signed on June 11, 2026, creates a framework for the two institutions to promote cooperative export activities of Qatari and Italian companies in third…
Fenchurch Advisory Partners to combine with Broadhaven Capital Partners
Fenchurch Advisory Partners, an independent investment banking advisory firm, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Broadhaven Capital Partners. Fenchurch specializes in the financial services sector and has offices in London, New York and Paris. It provides independent advice to businesses and financial sponsors in the insurance, asset and wealth…
Aegon announces senior leadership changes and confirms New York as future corporate headquarters
Multinational life insurance, pensions, pensions and asset management group Aegon Global Insurance Group (Aegon) has announced a series of leadership changes as it moves forward with plans to move its headquarters and legal seat from the Netherlands to the United States. The company has confirmed that Will Fuller will serve as president and chief operating…
Everett and Doy join Markel International’s Canada CTCS team
Markel International, the insurance business of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Alisha Everett as assistant vice president of Contractors, Trade and Construction Services and Nicholas Doy as CTCS team manager, effective immediately. In his new role in Toronto, Everett will lead Markel’s CTCS strategy in Canada, overseeing underwriting execution and driving profitable growth in the…
Orion180 lifts reinsurance cover 36% to $1.15bn for 2026 hurricane season
Insurance solutions provider Orion180 Insurance has successfully completed its reinsurance program ahead of treaty renewal in June 2026, securing $1.15 billion of capacity in its towers, a 36% year-on-year increase. The reinsurance program covers Orion180’s growing access and surplus lines of insurance and is supported by a global group of 41 highly rated and diversified…
Arch promotes Halgan to CEO of Global Reinsurance and Schmeiser to CEO of Global Mortgage
Bermuda-based global insurance and reinsurance company Arch Capital Group Ltd. has promoted Jerome Halgan to chief executive officer (CEO) of Arch Global Reinsurance Group and appointed Michael Schmeiser to chief executive officer of Arch Global Mortgage Group. In their new roles, Halgan and Schmeiser will continue to report to Arch Capital President Maamoun Rajeh. Halgan…