Category: Insurance

Jensten Group, a UK insurance broking, underwriting, and distribution group, has announced the appointment of Clive Buesnel as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 2 November 2026, and subject to regulatory approval. Buesnel will be succeeding Rob Organ who has led Jensten since 2021 when he joined as CEO from Tasker Insurance Group. The executive is…

Kyntra, a MISSION-backed managing general agent (MGA), has entered the market to provide property cover for brokers placing risks that fall outside standard insurer appetites. Led by co-founder and co-CEOs David Gibson and Robert Purser, who bring over 40 years’ combined insurance experience in establishing specialist property portfolios, the Dublin-based firm aims to bridge critical…

London-domiciled specialist insurance and reinsurance managing general agent (MGA), Athena Re, has received approval to serve as a Lloyd’s Coverholder. The MGA explained that this marks a significant milestone, aligning with its long-term growth plan to bring highly rated global insurance capacity closer to high-growth emerging markets. As a Lloyd’s Coverholder, Athena Re will operate…

Julian Alovisi has joined Gallagher Re as Director of Market Research, describing the timing of his arrival as particularly significant as the re/insurance market enters a period of ample capital, intensifying competition and softening pricing across many lines, against a backdrop of volatile financial markets, persistent inflation, elevated government debt and ongoing geopolitical conflict. Alovisi…

DUAL, a specialist underwriting business providing insurance solutions through broker distribution, has entered the Dutch Property insurance market with a new proposition aimed at commercial and industrial risks. The new offering is designed to address Mid-Market and selected High Hazard risks, giving brokers access to specialist underwriting and capacity for more complex Property exposures. DUAL…

Arch Insurance EU (Arch), part of Arch Insurance International, has announced the appointment of Andrea De Simone as Head of Cyber for Italy. In his new role, De Simone will be responsible for growing Arch’s cyber portfolio across Italy, providing solutions for cyber, tech E&O and media E&O on a primary and excess basis. Based…

Milliman, Inc., a global actuarial and consulting firm, has launched Milliman AI Solutions, a dedicated practice working alongside the firm’s existing insurance, healthcare, and employee benefit teams to offer solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The newly established unit will ensure that AI deployments are grounded in domain expertise and aligned with clients’ broader strategic…

Coface, a global provider of trade credit risk management, has appointed Zach Spencer as its new Head of Risk Underwriting for Asia Pacific, with the appointment taking effect on 1 October 2026. Spencer is moving to Singapore as part of the appointment, where he will oversee Coface’s Risk Underwriting teams across the Asia Pacific region….