Category: Insurance

Constellation Institutional Markets, specialists in large institutional finance and insurance solutions and part of Constellation Insurance Company, has announced that it will re-enter the pension risk transfer (PRT) market. With this move, the company aims to expand its institutional capabilities and offering of long-term retirement solutions. Constellation Institutional Markets now offers group annuity contracts through…

Global reinsurance brokerage and advisory firm Gallagher Re has appointed Shreyaa Vohra as executive director of Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). In her new role, Vohra will lead the broker’s interim team in Dubai. Most recently, she served at Forbes Price. Vohra has over 14 years of international experience in London and the Middle East,…

Driven by increasing competitive pressure, market softening and rapid advances in AI, four in 10 insurers are now using artificial intelligence in underwriting, a move that marks a key stage in their digitalization, new research from Sollers Consulting shows. Underwriting automation is quickly becoming a strategic priority for insurers in all major markets. This marks…

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which is responsible for the UK’s global diplomacy, development and consular work, has committed an additional £3 million to the Technical Assistance Facility (NDF TA Facility) run by the Natural Disasters Fund (NDF), a hybrid risk transfer instrument designed to mitigate climate-related challenges and build resilience in low-…

Clear Group, an independent insurance and employee benefits group with operations across the UK and Ireland, continues to expand its leadership team with the appointment of two senior executives to support its long-term growth plans. The company has appointed Phil Williams as group chief commercial officer (CCO) and Matthew Alcott as UK retail chief executive….

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., a specialty insurance and reinsurance company headquartered in Bermuda, announced the appointment of Mike Mulray as President of Hamilton Select and the appointment of Daniel Tague as Chief Underwriting Officer of Hamilton Select. Hamilton Select is the primary carrier for Hamilton’s domestic U.S. over- and over-capacity routes. The leadership appointments support…

Sidecar formation is set to grow significantly in 2025, driven by strong annuity sales in the United States, according to a new report from credit ratings agency AM Best. During this period, total reserves provided to these entities increased to more than $90 billion, a significant increase from $55 billion in 2023. Sidecars act as…

Sidecar formation is set to grow significantly in 2025, driven by strong annuity sales in the United States, according to a new report from credit ratings agency AM Best. During this period, total reserves provided to these entities increased to more than $90 billion, a significant increase from $55 billion in 2023. Sidecars act as…

Global life and health reinsurer Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) announced the appointment of Maurice Tulloch to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2026. Tulloch brings extensive global leadership experience in the insurance sector. He most recently served as Aviva Group CEO, leading efforts to simplify the organization, strengthen commercial discipline and improve customer…

Global professional services firm Aon said reinsurers are increasingly willing to offer more flexible structures and a wider range of underwriting options during renewal periods for U.S. real estate in mid-2026, allowing insurers to strengthen cover and make greater use of tailored reinsurance solutions while market conditions remain favorable to buyers. in its Reinsurance market…