Category: Insurance

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…

PwC Bermuda has announced the promotion of three new partners, including Damian Sealy, who is also head of actuarial services and advises insurers, reinsurers and captives on actuarial, risk and financial matters within the audit and advisory practice. Sealy joined PwC Bermuda in 2019 from PwC UK, where he led PwC’s actuarial services practice in…

While lower catastrophe claims in the second quarter of 2026 are a net benefit to reinsurer profitability, they are unlikely to prevent lower reinsurance prices, JPMorgan said. In fact, the bank expects pricing pressures to intensify, particularly due to El Niño, which predicts a weaker-than-average Atlantic hurricane season this year. JP Morgan said in a…