FurtherAI hires Zachary Hirsch as SVP of Sales
FurtherAI, an insurance AI platform, has announced the appointment of Zachary Hirsch as Senior Vice President of Sales. The company’s AI agents automate complex workflows across submissions, underwriting, policy administration, audits, and claims, enabling insurance professionals to spend more time applying their expertise and serving customers. In his new role, Hirsch will lead the company’s…
Game Of Thrones: The Mad King Reviews Call London Play ‘Epic’
Based on George R R Martin’s books, the new play The Mad King serves as a direct prequel to the original award-winning fantasy drama, set around a decade before it begins, and featuring many of the same characters. Its opening night took place over the weekend at London’s iconic Globe theatre, with performances scheduled for…
Acies MGU expands into marine insurance with launch of TEDmar International
Acies MGU (Acies), a technology and data-driven managing general underwriter (MGU) specialising in the creation and management of niche insurance businesses, has announced its expansion into the marine insurance sector through the launch of TEDmar International (TEDmar), a managing general agent dedicated to the ports and terminals market. The new business will be led by…
AXA XL Re appoints two Senior Underwriters to Marine & Energy team
AXA XL Reinsurance, part of AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of global insurance group AXA, has appointed Stephen Barnard and Callum Higgins as Senior Underwriters in its Marine & Energy Reinsurance team. Barnard officially joined AXA XL Re on 10 August 2026, bringing 12 years of Lloyd’s underwriting experience across Marine…
Tom Ault succeeds Amy Ellison as CEO of L&G Re
Tom Ault has succeeded Amy Ellison as Chief Executive Officer of Legal & General Reinsurance, the international reinsurance business of Legal & General Group. Ellison, who served as Chief Executive Officer of L&G Re since 2021, will return to London to take up the role of Chief Internal Auditor for L&G. Ault joined L&G Re…
George RR Martin Breaks Blog Silence In Bittersweet Post
Game Of Thrones creator George R R Martin has updated his personal blog, named Not A Blog, after months without posting. The emotional entry – his first since February 19 – begins, “This year has been… stressful, to say the least. So much has been happening, it’s been overwhelming. “Some great things, exciting things. Dreams…
Coface’s H1’26 revenue increases to €939m with stable CoR
Credit insurer Coface has reported its first-half 2026 results, with revenue of €939 million, net income of €107.8 million and a combined ratio after reinsurance of 71.3%. For Q2 2026, revenue increased to €474.2 million, while net income decreased to €54.2 million. The combined ratio stood at 72.4%, an improvement of 1.6 ppt year-on-year. First-half…
Reinsurance at ‘critical inflection point’ as record capital tests underwriting discipline: AM Best
A new AM Best report has warned that the global reinsurance segment is at a “critical inflection point”, with strong earnings since 2023 pushing capital to record levels and intensifying competition, particularly in property, raising questions over whether underwriting discipline will hold or irrational competition will emerge, leading to another traditional soft market cycle. The…
Kingstone reports record net income of $15.5m in Q2’26
Kingstone has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting net income of $15.5 million, a record, and marking the “most profitable quarter in the company’s history,” according to the company’s President & CFO, Meryl Golden. Net premiums earned rose 30.8% as premiums from Kingstone’s reduced quota share continue to earn in,…
Accredited selects Hellenic Hull as first dedicated ocean marine MGA partner
Accredited Insurance (Europe) Limited (Accredited) and Hellenic Hull Management (HM Insurance Agencies) Ltd (Hellenic Hull) have entered into a delegated authority partnership covering Hull & Machinery, ancillary marine risks and Marine Cargo. Hellenic Hull is a marine insurance management company specialising in Hull & Machinery coverage for all types of vessels. The company has been…
