US P&C insurance industry improving but geopolitical and cat risks loom: Triple-I
The U.S. property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry is improving, with key economic drivers stabilizing, claims cost pressures easing and underwriting conditions favorable, according to a new report from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and Milliman. The report found that despite looming geopolitical risks and severe weather events, underwriting performance in major insurance segments is…
Munich Re names Sabine Starbatty as CUO, Agriculture for the Americas & Europe
Global reinsurer and primary insurance and risk solutions provider Munich Re has appointed Sabine Starbatty as chief underwriting officer (CUO) for agriculture in the Americas and Europe, effective May 1, 2026. The reinsurer confirmed that in North America, Starbatty will take on responsibilities currently held by Lambert Muhr, who is retiring at the end of…
UK captives framework to grant businesses greater flexibility, says Aon’s Walker
Leon Walker, head of Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) captive insurance at global re/insurance brokerage Aon, believes that the captive insurance framework established in the UK has the potential to provide greater flexibility for companies to use captive insurance solutions. To recall, the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have issued a public…
Santam Re appoints Izabela Stofberg as CUO
Santam Re, the reinsurance arm of South African insurance company Santam, has announced the appointment of Izabela Stofberg as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO). Stoffberg will take on the new role as part of his continued focus on underwriting expertise and reinsurance capabilities. She has extensive experience in the reinsurance and insurance sectors. She has been…
RLI announces James H. Bradshaw to join Board of Directors
RLI Corp., an American specialty insurance company offering property, casualty and surety insurance products, announced the appointment of James H. Bradshaw to its Board of Directors. Bradshaw joins the Board of Directors on July 15, 2026. His initial term will run until the company’s next annual shareholder meeting in May 2027, at which time he…
SeyRe Global promotes Dinesh Salgadu to COO
Seychelles Re Global Limited (SeyRe Global), a reinsurance company focused on providing risk solutions and services to customers and partners, announced the promotion of Dinesh Salgadu to Chief Operating Officer (COO). SeyRe Global said the appointment was in recognition of Salgadu’s extensive industry experience, strategic leadership and commitment to operational excellence. He has been part…
McAdams succeeds Hoare as Group CUO of Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets
Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets announced the appointment of Robert McAdams as Group Chief Underwriting Officer, effective October 1, 2026. McAdams will succeed Dominick Hoare, currently group chief underwriting officer, and will be responsible for leading the global markets underwriting office. To ensure a smooth transition, Hall will continue to serve as an active…
Travelers renews Northeast property cat XoL on unchanged terms, drops Personal Insurance treaty at July 1
Major U.S. insurer Traveler’s Northeast property catastrophe excess losses reinsurance treaty was renewed on July 1, 2026, with the same coverage and retention as the previous year, while the carrier decided not to renew its personal lines catastrophe excess losses reinsurance treaty and to obtain additional reinsurance from the capital markets. From 2026 to 2027,…
SeyRe Global announces promotion of Dinesh Salgadu to COO
Seychelles Re Global Limited (SeyRe Global), a reinsurance company focused on providing risk solutions and services to customers and partners, announced the promotion of Dinesh Salgadu to Chief Operating Officer (COO). SeyRe Global said the appointment recognizes Salgadu’s extensive industry experience, strategic leadership and commitment to operational excellence. He has been part of SeyRe Global…
Travelers continues positive performance in Q2’26 as underwriting and investment portfolio shine
The Travelers Companies, Inc. reported a significant increase in net income for the second quarter of 2026, reaching $2.208 billion, an increase of $699 million from $1.509 billion in the same period last year, mainly due to improvements in core income and realized net investment income. The company’s core revenue for the second quarter of…