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Gallagher launches AI-powered Blueprint framework to optimise insurance programmes

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Insurance brokerage, risk management and advisory firm Gallagher has announced the launch of Gallagher Blueprint, a strategic framework designed to help clients enhance their risk profile and build more cost-effective insurance plans. Gallagher Blueprint combines AI-driven analytics with Gallagher’s proprietary data and deep niche expertise. It builds on Gallagher’s established sales methodology, aligning clients’ insurance…

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IGI’s underwriting income rises to $37.7m as CoR improves to 89.1% in Q1’26

Emily03 mins

International General Insurance Holdings Limited (IGI), a specialty commercial insurance company and reinsurer, reported underwriting income of US$37.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 35.1% from US$27.9 million in the same period last year, and the combined ratio increased from 94.4% to 89.1%. IGI attributed the improvement in underwriting revenue to…

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Atrium appoints Naveed Haque as Head of Casualty Reinsurance

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Atrium, the specialist insurer owned by Lloyd’s, has announced the appointment of Naveed Haque as head of casualty reinsurance. During his tenure at Atrium, he will be responsible for building and developing the company’s casualty reinsurance portfolio, with a focus on sustainable growth and disciplined underwriting performance across Atrium’s broader casualty insurance products. Haque brings…

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MSIG USA names Pat Dougherty as Head of Surety

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MSIG USA, the U.S. insurance subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, has appointed Pat Dougherty as head of guarantees, responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and expansion of the business, reporting to Dan Riordan, head of political risk and trade credit. Dougherty has nearly 20 years of experience in the guaranteed market spanning underwriting, distribution…

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Insurers seen as broadly resilient under severe climate disaster stress tests: S&P

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S&P Global Ratings, a global credit rating agency that assesses the creditworthiness of organizations and financial instruments, said the insurance industry continues to face rising losses from extreme weather but has demonstrated strong overall financial resilience under severe stress scenarios. Published on May 4, 2026 titled Chart shows how global insurance companies can cope with…

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AIG agrees $710m sale of remaining Corebridge stake

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American International Group (AIG) has reportedly agreed to sell approximately 25 million shares of Corebridge Financial, Inc. common stock, effectively exiting its remaining stake for net proceeds of approximately $710 million. The sale, expected to close on May 7, comes after AIG confirmed in 2024 that it had met requirements to spin off Corebridge Financial…

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Competitive market environment to continue for mid-year renewals, underwriting discipline a priority: SCOR’s Léger

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SCOR expects market conditions to remain stable but competitive as mid-year reinsurance renewals approach, company CEO Thierry Léger said. He also emphasized that underwriting discipline remains critical to maintaining portfolio quality. Despite a more challenging pricing environment, SCOR continues to prioritize margin protection. During the April renewal period, which represents approximately 12% of the company’s…

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