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US flood landscape a strategic opportunity for incumbents and disruptors alike: Vardigans, Fathom

Harry Vardigans, director of insurance at Fathom, said the US flood insurance market offers a “profound opportunity” to reimagine existing flood risk products and innovate new flood risk products ahead of reinsurance renewals on July 1. In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Vardigans said a “new wave” of agile capacity providers and managing general…

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Pacific Life Re completes third asset-intensive block reinsurance deal with Anshin Life

Life reinsurer Pacific Life Re announced its third asset-intensive collective reinsurance agreement with Tokio Marine & Nichido Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Anshin Life), the domestic life insurance subsidiary of Tokio Marine Holdings. The transaction focuses on in-force whole life insurance policies and is designed to mitigate long-term interest rate risk in Anxin Life’s investment portfolio….

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Fitch maintains neutral outlook for global insurance sector despite uncertain conditions

Despite growing pressures such as the U.S.-Iran war, weak economic growth, rising inflation and rising government bond yields, business conditions in most insurance markets remain resilient, leading Fitch Ratings to maintain a “neutral” rating on the global insurance industry through mid-2026. The rating agency’s outlook for the global insurance industry is in line with its…

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ANV expands workers’ compensation platform with ASIA acquisition

ANV Group Holdings Ltd., a global insurance intermediary platform, announced the completion of the acquisition of Associated Specialty Insurance Agency LLC (ASIA), a wholesale commercial insurance agency focused primarily on workers’ compensation insurance. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Springfield, Pennsylvania, ASIA is a wholesale specialty agency with more than 30 years of experience providing…

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United Insurance Brokers strengthens binder division with appointment of Kevin Webb

United Insurance Brokers (UIB), an international independent insurance and reinsurance brokerage, has appointed Kevin Webb as director of its binder division, reinforcing the company’s focus on expanding its transportation and U.S. binder capabilities. Webb joins UIB with more than 25 years of insurance industry experience, particularly in the North American market and commercial transportation risks….

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Consilium introduces Scriptus commercial binding facility for UK brokers

Specialist reinsurance broker Consilium has launched Scriptus, a newly established platform designed to provide brokers with proprietary complex commercial binding tools. The new product has been created to give UK brokers access to A-rated capacity, competitive pricing and broad underwriting interest. With Scriptus, brokers can bring casualty, contractor all risks (CAR) and property insurance under…

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Crystal Lu joins RGA as SVP, Investor Relations

Global life and health reinsurer Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) has appointed Crystal Lu as senior vice president (SVP) of investor relations, effective June 8, 2026. In his new role, Lu will report to RGA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Axel André and lead investor relations strategy. In addition, she will liaise with…

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Arch Insurance International names Kendra Felisky as Chair of the Boards of AIUK & AMAL

Arch Insurance International has appointed Kendra Felisky as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arch Insurance (UK) Limited (AIUK) and Arch Management Agency Limited (AMAL) following the retirement of Patrick Storey. Felisky is an experienced independent non-executive director and insurance professional who has served on the AIUK and AMAL boards since February 2021, bringing…

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Vitesse appoints Richard Reggel as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe

Vitesse, the financial infrastructure connecting the global insurance ecosystem, announces the appointment of Richard Reggel as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe. In his new role, Reger will lead commercial operations in the UK, Europe and other international markets, strengthening relationships with existing customers and expanding the company’s reach. Prior to joining Vitesse, he worked at…

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