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Malaysia-based reinsurer Mandarin Re has increased its paid-up share capital from US$20 million to US$23.5 million, reflecting strong financial growth and strengthening its ability to support customers and partners in Asia, Latin America, Europe and Africa. The capital increase further strengthens Mandarin Re’s underwriting capabilities, allowing the company to take on more complex risks while…

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group’s newly integrated Singapore business Liberty has appointed Jimmy Tong as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 27, 2026. Liberty previously operated in Singapore through Liberty Insurance and Liberty Specialty Markets, which merged into a single insurance license on January 1, 2026, with Liberty Insurance transferring its general insurance portfolio to Liberty…

American Reinsurance Group (RGA) disclosed that shareholder net profit for the full year of 2025 was US$1.182 billion, up from US$717 million in 2024. Full-year 2025 adjusted operating income also rose, reaching $1.518 billion, compared with $1.342 billion in 2024. Meanwhile, RGA’s net premiums totaled $17.2 billion in 2025, down 3.4% from 2024, with a…

Global independent insurance and reinsurance group MNK Group has announced the appointment of Matthew De Jesus as chief strategy and development officer. In his new role, De Jesus will be responsible for leading MNK’s group strategy and global M&A, translating its growth ambitions into viable agreements and strategic initiatives. He will also work with other…

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings expects Winter Storm Fern to cause $4 billion to $7 billion in insured losses, with major insurers ready to absorb the event, but Fitch noted the event is not large enough to reinsure for additional points. In late January 2026, ferns caused subzero temperatures, heavy snow, and freezing rain, affecting…

K2 Insurance Services has announced the launch of K2 Collateral Protection Insurance (K2 CPI), a new division focused on intellectual property lending risk solutions. Brian Delaney, a veteran of the hedge fund industry for more than two decades, will lead the program as managing director. Delaney is an industry-leading underwriter who brings decades of capital…

Howden Group, a global insurance and reinsurance intermediary, has completed a US$690 million add-on issuance through a private placement on top of its existing US$500 million 8.125% senior notes due 2032. The offering is being made pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the U.S. Securities Act)….

Venbrook Group, LLC, an independent U.S. insurance distribution and services company, announced the appointment of Awais Farooq as Chief Claims Officer. In his new role, Farooq will oversee Venbrook’s global claims business, focusing on driving strategy, enhancing service and delivering stronger outcomes for clients. He brings nearly two decades of experience leading high-performing claims teams…

Vienna-based managing general agent (MGA) POLARIS Reinsurance Solutions announces the appointment of Pascal Jaut as Head of Construction and Engineering. Headquartered in Vienna, Polaris Re is a subsidiary of Polaris Corporate Solutions GmbH and focuses on developing high-potential markets in Western and Eastern Europe and the CIS region. “With his extensive experience and proven track…

Insurwave, the London-based insurtech platform specializing in specialty insurance, has announced the appointment of Deepak Saigal as Chief Delivery Officer. In his new role, Saigal will be responsible for strengthening delivery execution across the business and ensuring Insurwave’s platform continues to meet the evolving needs of insurers, brokers, MGAs and multinationals. He will report directly…