China Re P&C H1’26 net income falls slightly, Chaucer and overseas P&C premium income up 3%
China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation (China Re) has released its unaudited results for the first half of 2026, reporting net income of RMB 2,313 million from its property and casualty subsidiary, reflecting a slight 1.1% decrease from RMB 2,338 million in the same period last year. China Property and Casualty Reinsurance Company Ltd. (China Re P&C)…
SCOR Business Solutions announces Energy team appointments
SCOR Business Solutions, the large corporate risk insurance arm of global reinsurer SCOR, has announced a number of appointments across its Energy team. Pierre-Louis Migairou has been appointed Global Line Head, Energy. He has been at SCOR since 2012 and has built extensive international experience across the Energy sector, most recently leading the firm’s Energy…
Aon says ILS has become a source of ‘foundational reinsurance capital’ as growth continues
The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market grew to $144.5 billion as of the end of June 2026, which re/insurance broking group Aon says represents an annual growth rate of 8.4% over the past five years, ensuring ILS has become a source of “foundational reinsurance capital.” Aon Securities’ 20th and latest ILS market report analyses sector activity…
Active Re joins the Barbados insurance trade organisation
Barbados-based reinsurer Active Capital Reinsurance, Ltd. (Active Re) has joined BIBA, the private-sector trade organisation representing over 130 firms engaged in global business in Barbados, as a member, reinforcing its commitment to participate in industry dialogue on regulation, market development, and the international business environment. Active Re emphasises that the move reinforces its commitment to…
Hippo expands homeowners coverage to 22 states
Hippo, a technology-native insurance group, has expanded its homeowners insurance programme to a further 14 states through national distribution partners, meaning the programme will service 22 states starting in the fourth quarter, a steep hike from the previous eight. The Hippo Homeowners Insurance Program will expand to homeowners beyond the newly built home channel in…
Tokio Marine HCC International to acquire UK MGA Direct Commercial
Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI), a member of Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Direct Commercial Limited (DCL), a specialist UK commercial motor managing general agent (MGA), and its sister company, Direct Commercial Premium Finance Limited. DCL is headquartered in Chelmsford, Essex, and is one of the UK market’s…
Trump Posts Ranking Of US Presidents, Guess Where He Put Himself
President Donald Trump posted a ranking of what he apparently believes are the greatest US presidents, and it’s no surprise where he ended up on the list. The post, featuring portraits of 34 of the 45 individuals who have held the office, ranks them as “the greatest, great, near great, average, below average and failures.”…
4 Ways To Make Your Daily Walk More Challenging
It’s hard to overstate the benefits of frequent walks. While this form of exercise may not feel as impactful as a high-intensity workout or distance run, walking actually does wonders for the body. “Physically it will improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart, thereby helping circulation, lower blood pressure, helping in the prevention of heart…
CNA promotes Claire Louko to SVP, North America Reinsurance
CNA Insurance, a U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance company, has promoted Claire Louko to Senior Vice President, North America Reinsurance. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Louko will be responsible for the teams managing reinsurance services, claims, operations, contracts and the firm’s corporate insurance programmes, in addition to her current responsibilities for ceded reinsurance placement. She…
Dolly Parton's Relationship With Her Husband Carl Dean Was A Great Love Story
Dolly Parton at the 2019 Grammys Following the news of Dolly Parton’s death at the age of 80, her fans all over the world have been reflecting on her life and legacy. A major part of that was her almost-60-year marriage to Carl Dean, who ran a successful asphalt paving company in the couple’s home…
