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Global insurer American International Group (AIG) has appointed Oliver Dlugosch as Head of Aviation EMEA. Based in Munich, Dlugosch will play a key role in further strengthening AIG’s aviation business in the EMEA region. He brings three decades of aviation insurance experience, with deep technical expertise, a strong client and broker focus and significant leadership…
Berenberg analysts said discussions at the 2026 Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) pointed to the first signals of some degree of flexibility on terms and conditions (T&Cs) coming to the market. Berenberg attended the annual Monte Carlo RVS, which took place from 5–9 September 2026, speaking with representatives of Hannover Re, Hiscox, Munich Re,…
Lockton Re, the reinsurance broking business of independent insurance broker Lockton, has appointed Rob McNamara as Chairman of North America Facultative, and Craig Wadman as Facultative Leader for North America. In his new role, McNamara will advise on the overall Facultative strategy across North America. He joined Lockton Re in 2021 with over three decades…
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), a professional UK membership organisation established in 1992 that represents lawyers defending insurance-related claims, has appointed Mark Huxley as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Huxley, a renowned insurance professional, will be succeeding Laurence Besemer, who is moving on to pursue other ventures and consultancy projects…
Carrie Lam has been appointed as Head of Reinsurance Operations at Munich Re North America Life. Lam, who has been with Munich Re since 2017, takes on the new role after almost nine years as AVP & Actuary, Strategy & Client Experience at Munich Re Canada’s Life business. In her new position, Lam will reportedly…
Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) has appointed Chan Swee Chee as the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective 14 September 2026. In his new role, Chan will lead Labuan Re’s underwriting function and support the continued growth and development of the reinsurer’s business across its markets. Chan has over 28 years of industry experience, with…
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), an international specialty insurer, has announced the appointment of Scott Collier as Underwriter, further strengthening its energy team and underwriting capabilities. In his new role, Collier will be responsible for supporting TMK’s continued growth ambitions, while delivering technical underwriting expertise and quality service to clients worldwide. He brings more than a…
Allianz Commercial, the corporate insurance division of Allianz Group, has announced the appointment of Nina Arquint as President, Commercial, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) of Allianz Commercial and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), effective 1 April 2027. Arquint will join the AGCS Board of Management and will report to Thomas Lillelund, Chief…
Bridgepoint, a quoted private asset growth investor, has completed a new majority investment in VIPR Solutions (VIPR), an insurance-native technology platform for Delegated Authority intelligence, to accelerate AI innovation, product development and international growth in delegated authority insurance. The investment was made via Bridgepoint Growth, the firm’s small-cap fund focused on supporting the continued global…
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced that the industry’s Fire Safety Reinsurance Facility has reported a second successful year, with a total of 730 risks securing insurance cover with a total sum of £19.6 billion, up from 703 risks in the previous year. Launched in April 2024, the facility was created by re/insurance…