Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., part of Skyward Group, has expanded its excess and surplus (E&S) property product offerings with the introduction of excess insurance. The expansion is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to provide a broader range of E&S solutions. The additional capacity is designed to support tiered programs for complex, non-catastrophic property…

Experienced financial professional Prateek Maheshwari has joined Hannover Re India as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Maheshwari moves to India from Hannover Life Re Australia’s Sydney branch, where he most recently worked as a management accountant for nearly four years. The appointment marks a homecoming of sorts for the executive, who is no stranger…

SiriusPoint, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has entered into a new strategic partnership with multi-line program administrator Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC) to support the expansion of the latter’s flagship general liability program designed to provide cost-effective insurance solutions for small contractors such as landscapers and roofers. The partnership is designed to support the continued…

International business insurer QBE has announced the appointment of Chris Reidy as head of core claims and James Villiers as head of complex claims for its European business. Reidy succeeds Scott Jacobs, who has been with QBE for nearly two decades, most recently as integrated property, casualty, motor and health claims manager. Jacobs has been…

Insurance holding company WR Berkley Corporation announced the appointment of Lee Iannarone as executive vice president, succeeding Stephen Kennedy, who has been named senior vice president and general counsel. As part of his new responsibilities, Iannarone, who has more than 25 years of industry experience, will oversee certain aspects of the company’s operations. The executive…

In its 2026 forecast report, CyberCube, a specialist provider of cyber risk analytics for global insurance markets, outlines how actionable data and operational efficiencies will play a decisive role for insurers and reinsurers in the year ahead. The report highlights that translating cyber risk insights into actual underwriting and portfolio actions is critical to maintaining…

The International Underwriting Association (IUA), the representative body for underwriting companies in the London insurance and reinsurance markets, has confirmed two new appointments to its secretariat team. Both new hires will join the IUA’s Underwriting and Claims division, which supports a number of member committees dedicated to sharing expertise and improving market practice. Pria Punni…

Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., announced the promotion of Ben House to director of energy and power. In his expanded responsibilities, Howes will oversee Markel’s renewable energy and power portfolio across its international divisions, adding to his existing role as head of Markel’s upstream, midstream and downstream energy teams. As head…

In its 2026 regulatory priorities, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) noted that UK insurers face an uncertain environment with heightened geopolitical tensions and heightened sovereign debt pressures, stressing the need to assess the impact on business models and ensure robust risk management, governance and controls, including for downside scenarios. The PRA’s 2026 priorities outline specific…

Cowbell, a provider of online and specialist insurance focused on small and medium-sized businesses, has appointed Simon Hughes as chief commercial officer. In his new role, Hughes will oversee Cowbell’s global commercial strategy, including distribution, partnerships, international expansion and market development. This appointment aligns with the next phase of Cowbell’s organizational journey, focused on continued…