Dedicated reinsurance capital expected to hit record $705bn in 2026: AM Best & Guy Carpenter

Dedicated reinsurance capital is expected to increase further in 2026, as reinsurers continue to benefit from underwriting profits, investment returns and growing participation from third-party capital, according to AM Best, the global insurance credit rating agency, and reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter. In its report Global Reinsurance at an Inflection Point: Can Discipline Survive the Temptation…

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FurtherAI hires Zachary Hirsch as SVP of Sales

FurtherAI, an insurance AI platform, has announced the appointment of Zachary Hirsch as Senior Vice President of Sales. The company’s AI agents automate complex workflows across submissions, underwriting, policy administration, audits, and claims, enabling insurance professionals to spend more time applying their expertise and serving customers. In his new role, Hirsch will lead the company’s…

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Acies MGU expands into marine insurance with launch of TEDmar International

Acies MGU (Acies), a technology and data-driven managing general underwriter (MGU) specialising in the creation and management of niche insurance businesses, has announced its expansion into the marine insurance sector through the launch of TEDmar International (TEDmar), a managing general agent dedicated to the ports and terminals market. The new business will be led by…

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Coface’s H1’26 revenue increases to €939m with stable CoR

Credit insurer Coface has reported its first-half 2026 results, with revenue of €939 million, net income of €107.8 million and a combined ratio after reinsurance of 71.3%. For Q2 2026, revenue increased to €474.2 million, while net income decreased to €54.2 million. The combined ratio stood at 72.4%, an improvement of 1.6 ppt year-on-year. First-half…

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