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Munich Re CEO says P&C demand will continue to rise as market moves towards balance

Christoph Jurecka, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Munich Re, one of the world’s largest global reinsurance companies, has said he expects demand for property and casualty (P&C) reinsurance to continue growing over the medium to long term, supported by rising levels of uninsured risk, emerging exposures, and the increasing impact of climate change. Last week,…

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Canopius appoints Greg Kuchinski as US CUO

Canopius Group, a global specialty and P&C re/insurer, has announced the appointment of Greg Kuchinski as US Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective 9 September 2026. Based in New York, Kuchinski will report to Sam Harrison, CUO at Canopius Group, and incoming Canopius US CEO Nadine Moore. He will join the US Executive Committee, supporting the…

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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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