Captive insurance identified as a financing mechanism supporting renewable energy growth: AXA XL

AXA XL, a global insurance and reinsurance company part of the AXA Group, published the report Future Energy Finance: How Captives Can Drive Renewable Energy Growth, The report considers how the transition to low-carbon energy systems will increase demand for adaptive risk financing approaches and highlights captive insurance arrangements as a key mechanism to support…

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AIG expands EMEA construction leadership team

Insurer American International Group (AIG) has announced the appointment of new leadership as part of its continued expansion of its energy and construction capabilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Alejandro Muñiz Velázquez has been appointed head of construction for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He brings a wealth of industry experience and…

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Tysers Live CEO Paul Chapman steps down

Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s insurance broker and part of Australia’s AUB Group, has announced that Paul Chapman will step down as chief executive of Tysers Live after returning from leave in early April. Chapman has been with Tysers for the past six years and has served as CEO of Tysers Live since August 2023. He…

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AM Best upgrades SiriusPoint’s credit ratings

SiriusPoint, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has had its financial strength rating upgraded to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent), with a stable outlook from credit rating agency AM Best. At the same time, AM Best also adjusted the long-term issuer credit rating (“ICR”) of SiriusPoint and its operating subsidiaries from “a-” (excellent) to “a” (excellent)…

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Price Forbes Re appoints Erik Matson as Senior Advisor

Independent reinsurance broker Price Forbes Re announces appointments Erik Matson, a market veteran with 35 years of industry experience, serves as a Senior Consultant. Mattson is a highly respected figure in the reinsurance market, best known for founding bridgeport European and Horizontal Insurance Group, He is credited with coining the term “hybrid frontier.” His extensive…

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Energy insurance market remains soft amid loss pressures and uncertainty: WTW

The global energy insurance market continues to weaken despite mounting losses and a more uncertain operating environment, according to the latest Energy Market Review from WTW firm Willis. The report noted that high levels of available capacity and continued competition continue to outweigh the impact of rising claims, social inflation and geopolitical developments, resulting in…

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Arch Insurance UK Regional Division promotes McGrady to Head of Casualty

Mark McGrady will take on the role of new casualty director for Arch Insurance’s UK regional division, with immediate effect, leading underwriting strategy, product development and distribution. Based in Glasgow, McGrady will be responsible for spearheading the expansion of Arch’s casualty portfolio across its UK regional network, leading the underwriting strategy, product development and distribution…

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Gallagher acquires UK Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited

Gallagher announces acquisition of UK-based Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited. Expand its real estate and construction capabilities. The acquisition has received regulatory approval. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1970, Bridge is a family-owned commercial insurance brokerage specializing in real estate, construction, corporate and private client insurance. The company has offices in Manchester…

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