Arrowhead Programs launches new portfolio leadership function and appoints Brandon Schall

Arrowhead Programs, part of Arrowhead Intermediaries, has established a dedicated leadership function to oversee portfolio strategy at a broader level. Brandon Schall has been named chief portfolio officer and will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company’s portfolio. His focus will include strengthening partnerships with insurers and ensuring consistent alignment between underwriting…

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James Kalbassi named The Ardonagh Group’s new representative on Brokerslink Board

Global brokerage Brokerslink has announced board changes involving representatives of shareholder The Ardonagh Group. Ardonagh Group has appointed James Kalbassi as its new representative to the Brokerslink board. Kalbassi has over thirty years of experience in the insurance broking industry and currently serves as Executive Chairman of Price Forbes, part of the Ardonagh Group. The…

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Price Forbes Singapore appoints Rajiv Ramakrishnan as Head of Accident & Health

Specialty insurance and reinsurance brokerage Price Forbes has strengthened its Singapore team with the appointment of Rajiv Ramakrishnan as head of accident and health (A&H). He will report directly to Dick Heath, Head of Reinsurance and Wholesale, and will assume responsibilities immediately. In this role, Rajiv will drive the growth of Price Forbes’ A&H services…

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Aon strengthens digital infrastructure capabilities with appointments of Stephen Fox & Brian Hearst

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has strengthened its digital infrastructure lifecycle solutions advisory with the appointment of Stephen Fox as managing director, while Brian Hearst takes on the role of global head of digital infrastructure builder risk. As demand for data centers, cloud capacity and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure continues to grow, organizations…

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BMS Group integrates EigenPrism into iVision platform

BMS Group, an independent insurance and reinsurance broker, has partnered with EigenRisk to integrate the EigenPrism platform into its catastrophe risk management system, iVision. The integration introduces additional capabilities to iVision’s GIS-based analytics, including real-time event data, expanded access to external data providers and updated reporting capabilities. The changes are designed to support insurers in…

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Howden appoints Andy Buddell as COO for Asia

Andy Buddell has joined global insurance and reinsurance brokerage group Howden as Asia chief operating officer (COO) based in Malaysia. Bader will oversee operational strategy as the group continues to scale and innovate across the region. The executive has extensive experience in international insurance markets, having led operational and strategic transformations in global markets. “His…

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Japanese buyers achieved significant price improvements at April 1 renewal, T&Cs stable: Aon

Japanese insurers received favorable terms and pricing cuts during the reinsurance renewal season on April 1, supported by strong financial results, a lack of major catastrophe losses and ample underwriting capacity, according to global brokerage group Aon. According to Aon’s April 2026 Renewal Reinsurance Market Dynamics Report, which explores the Japan-centric 1.4 renewal season, interest…

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AIG CEO doubles down on AI strategy amid complex risk landscape

In a letter to shareholders accompanying AIG’s annual report, Chairman and CEO Peter Zaffino emphasized the company’s commitment to accelerating its artificial intelligence strategy and strengthening long-term growth. He sets out this ambition in an increasingly complex operating environment shaped by an evolving risk landscape, geopolitical tensions, ongoing inflationary uncertainty, heightened disaster activity and rapid…

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