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Re/insurers seek more advanced PVT risk models for data centres: Synthetik’s Tim Brewer

Synthetik COO Tim Brewer said that as data centers become an increasingly critical piece of infrastructure, insurers and reinsurers are looking to more sophisticated analytical models to better quantify potential losses from political violence and terrorism (PVT) risks. Synthetik is a research and development company based in Austin, Texas. It focuses on advanced computational modeling,…

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Lloyd’s governance overhaul accelerates after investigation finds former CEO’s conduct fell below leadership standards

Lloyd’s council concluded former chief executive John Neal’s behavior fell “significantly below” the standards expected of Lloyd’s senior leaders following an investigation that also uncovered failings in the company’s governance and whistleblowing processes, with market leaders saying focus now turns to restoring confidence and implementing reforms. Following the findings of an investigation conducted with the…

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W. R. Berkley sees 20%+ underwriting efficiency gains from AI: CEO

WR Berkley Corporation CEO Rob Berkley said that the company has achieved more than 20% efficiency improvement in underwriting through artificial intelligence, and its efforts are mainly focused on the underwriting workbench and the digitization of the process from receipt to quotation. Speaking on WR Berkley Corporation’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Berkley said he sees…

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Amphitrite names Jack Thompson War Underwriter

SSpecialist marine general agency (MGA) Amphitrite Underwriting London has announced the appointment of Jack Thompson as war underwriter with immediate effect. In his new role, he will support the further development of Amphitrite’s marine warfare products, delivering responsive and efficient solutions to the changing needs of the marine industry. Thompson will be based in London…

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Sompo advances Brazil growth strategy with agreement to acquire Fator Seguradora

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. has officially signed an agreement to acquire Brazil’s Fator Seguradora, a company specializing in corporate insurance and commercial risk management solutions, with particular strengths in the property, guarantee and financial sectors. The transaction is still subject to customary regulatory approvals. Sompo said the acquisition, once completed, would…

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Christian Howells to lead Willis Re’s new Global Life Reinsurance Practice

Willis Re, the reinsurance advisory and broking joint venture between Bain Capital (BCIS) and WTW, has launched a global life reinsurance business with Christian Howells as head of life reinsurance. Willis Re said the new business was created to provide independent life reinsurance advisory and brokerage services globally to organizations such as life insurers, reinsurers…

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Gallagher launches enhanced aviation insurance platform

global insurance broker Gallagher relaunches aviation insurance portal Jacinth with enhancements to help Customers increase efficiency and provide analytical insights into their risk profile. Jacinth provides clients with connected insurance management systems. Ability to track aircraft fleet status in real-time; provide detailed claims information and analysis; and dynamic risk-based premium feedback. Features also include instantly…

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