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WTW-owned insurance broker Willis has made four senior leadership appointments in Asia to support the continued growth and expansion of its specialty business in the region. Nicki Tilney has been appointed head of natural resources, Iris Chan has been appointed head of construction, Sui Jin Wong has been appointed deputy head of construction and Steve…
Global brokerage Brokerslink has expanded its footprint in Europe with the addition of LAB3, a boutique corporate insurance brokerage based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, as a new affiliate to its international network. LAB3, led by Founder and Director Arijana Lipovec, is a family business with nearly two decades of experience providing expert advice on complex risks…
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), a commercial property and casualty insurance company providing tailored solutions to businesses of all sizes, has expanded its presence in Italy with the launch of major casualty policies targeting domestic and multinational risks. The policy covers public liability, employers liability and product liability and can be purchased individually or in…
Lloyd’s of Santam Syndicate 1918 now benefits from a new policy administration system (PAS) and digital operating platform. The rapid implementation, completed in three months, was made possible through a partnership between Santam, a major South African insurance company, and technology partners Alchemy Technology Services and Buckhill. The platform is powered by Buckhill’s C2MS® technology…
Paris-based global reinsurer SCOR has announced the appointment of three senior leaders to lead its Cedant temporary reinsurance business in North America, Europe and Latin America. All three leaders report to Julia Willberg, global head of Cedant Facultative Reinsurance in SCOR’s London office. Andrea Baer has been appointed senior vice president and head of North…
The global reinsurance market has entered 2026 with some uncertainty, with record capital inflows triggering significant price weakness and Evercore ISI analysts warning that growth prospects will be “bleak” in the year ahead. The industry is grappling with supply and demand imbalances, causing real estate catastrophic pricing to fall 20% during the January 1 renewal…
Independent insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Helene Fisher as managing director of US Market Engagement. In her new role, Fisher will focus on deepening insurance carrier relationships and strengthening collaboration among Lockton’s regional teams, product lines and industry practices. Leveraging data-driven insights and strong market relationships, she will help Lockton’s partners connect…
As the reinsurance market enters January 2026, it faces a landscape that remains shaped by geopolitical volatility and ongoing structural shifts. After a year in which political risk emerged as an ongoing factor, risks related to political violence, strikes, riots, civil disturbances (SRCC) and wider war-related events remain at the heart of market considerations, Howden…
Digital brokerage and underwriting technology provider Artificial Labs has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Wooliston as head of markets, effective immediately. Wooliston will leverage her 30-year career in the insurance and reinsurance markets to oversee market participation and work with Artificial’s partners to effectively deploy the company’s smart underwriting and smart placement tools. She will…
U.S. pension risk transfer (PRT) activity surged in the fourth quarter of 2025, with global re/insurance brokerage group Aon expecting total market premiums to reach $45 to $50 billion this year. According to Aon’s U.S. PRT annual report preview, the company expects to settle more premiums in Q4’25 than in the previous three quarters combined,…