ARPC reports ongoing improvements in insurance affordability and availability through cyclone pool
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC), the government agency that manages Australia’s terrorism and cyclone reinsurance arrangements, has released its latest premium review, reporting continued improvements in insurance affordability and access in areas with the highest hurricane risk. According to ARPC, average homeowners insurance premiums in areas with the highest hurricane risk have fallen 37%…
Helen Haggie named UK Chief Claims Officer at Marsh Risk
Marsh, a global company specializing in insurance broking and risk management, has announced the appointment of Helen Haggie as Marsh Risk UK Chief Claims Officer, effective July 20, 2026. In his new role, Haggie will have overall responsibility for delivering excellent service to Marsh Risk’s UK clients throughout the claims process. She will leverage Marsh’s…
ANV Group launches LaunchPad incubator for specialist MGAs
ANV Group Holdings Ltd., the independent global insurance intermediary platform, has launched ANV LaunchPad, a new incubator platform designed to help experienced underwriting teams build and grow specialist MGA businesses. The company says ANV LaunchPad is designed to provide comprehensive support throughout the launch of a new MGA. ANV Group said the platform provides assistance…
Chedid Insurance Brokers appoints Jad Kanbar as Regional CEO
Chedid Insurance Brokers Network, a fully integrated brokerage network part of Chedid Capital Group, has announced the appointment of Jad Kanbar as regional chief executive officer (CEO). With more than two decades of insurance and reinsurance industry expertise, Kanbar brings a proven track record of business development, operational leadership and market expansion across the MEA…
Hippo expands multi-peril coverage to include wildfire with latest catastrophe bond
Technology-based insurance group Hippo announced the closing of Mountain Re Ltd. (Series 2026-1), a $100 million catastrophe bond that provided multi-year collateralized reinsurance protection against a variety of risks in the United States. The offering was sponsored by Spinnaker Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hippo, and consisted of $100 million in Class A notes….
Reinsurance Association of America names Donegan as SVP, Head of State Relations
The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), the U.S. property and casualty reinsurance industry association, has appointed Susan Donegan as senior vice president (SVP) and head of country relations, effective June 1, 2026. Donegan is an industry veteran who most recently served as chief regulatory officer for the National Council for Compensation Insurance (NCCI), where he…
MNRB’s Labuan Re acquisition to strengthen reinsurance focus and boost international growth
Malaysian investment holding company MNRB Holdings Berhad announced the signing of a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire the remaining 80% equity interest in Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd for approximately US$100.69 million in cash. Currently, Labuan Reinsurance is an associate company of Malaysia Reinsurance Berhad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNRB, holding a 20% stake. Upon…
Christopher R. Stella joins Hamilton Select as Chief Claims Officer
Hamilton Insurance Group has appointed Christopher R. Stella as chief claims officer for Hamilton Select, the primary carrier of its domestic U.S. excess and surplus (E&S) business. Stella has over 20 years of property and casualty claims experience and has been with Chubb for over 18 years in a range of claims leadership positions of…
Everest advances strategic overhaul with AIG Colombia deal
Bermuda-based global reinsurer Everest has agreed to sell Everest CompañÃa de Seguros Generales Columbia SA to American International Group (AIG). The transaction follows the previously announced sale of its global commercial retail insurance renewal rights to AIG and the sale of its Canadian retail insurance business, the company said. It also reportedly marks “another key…
Aon reshapes regional leadership team with senior appointments across EMEA and LatAm
Aon, a global professional services firm focused on risk, health and wealth solutions, has announced a series of leadership changes affecting its EMEA and Latin America (LatAm) businesses, including the appointment of Kai-Frank Buechter and Tracy-Lee Kus as co-CEOs of EMEA, effective June 1. Under the revised structure, Buechter will be responsible for the business…