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Chris Jones, chief executive of the International Underwriting Association (IUA), said geopolitical uncertainty and testing market conditions will create a challenging environment for insurers in 2025, and it is vital that members come together to share expertise, noting that strong relationships, open communication and a shared sense of purpose are vital. His comments came as…
Amiga Specialty, an independent international general agent (MGA), has secured new capabilities from Lloyd’s to support its management responsibility proposition for SMEs and mid-market businesses in the UK, Europe and selected other markets around the world. The Management Liability Proposition enhances the firm’s ability to provide underwriting-led solutions for directors and senior managers and wider…
Standard Life, in partnership with its corporate sponsor Skanska UK plc and parent company Skanska AB, has completed a fully subscribed £525 million trusteeship of the Skanska Pension Fund (Fund), covering all approximately 5,500 members. The transaction includes the renewal of an existing longevity swap the fund has had with Zurich Assurance Ltd since 2017…
Prism, the managing general agent (MGA) recently backed by Convex and Efinity Insurance Solutions, has appointed Luca Ronsisvalle as head of ocean freight and Jan von Kamp as head of energy, power and renewables. Both will report directly to Prism CEO and Chief Underwriting Officer Bobby Heerasing, who commented: “I am delighted to welcome Luca…
In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Jonathan Jackson, CEO of flood forecasting company Previsico, discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the flood insurance industry in 2026. Flood-related insured losses continue to rise in 2025, reinforcing the broader trend of rising climate-driven claims and putting increasing pressure on the industry’s risk pools. Globally, insured losses…
Bermuda-based InEvo Re, a specialist life reinsurer backed by Macquarie Asset Management, has announced the successful completion of its third reinsurance transaction since its launch earlier this year. The latest deal with a UK life insurance company marks a significant expansion of the company’s footprint in the highly competitive UK pension risk transfer (PRT) market….
Robert Maloney has joined specialty insurer Emerald Bay Risk Solutions as senior vice president and head of Ceded Re. Emerald Bay Risk Solutions is a “collaborative underwriting firm” launched in 2024 by co-founders Dave Ingrey and Miles Allkins, with support from Bain Capital. It leverages data-driven technology and underwriting expertise to coordinate interests across the…
Property and casualty insurance company Skyward Specialty has partnered with artificial intelligence underwriting company Sixfold to accelerate the company’s U.S. property and casualty insurance underwriting process that will be fully AI-driven. The partnership reinforces Skyward Specialty’s long-term commitment to become a more data-driven, insightful and operationally efficient underwriting organization. Sixfold’s AI platform is designed to…
International insurer and reinsurer QBE has announced two leadership appointments for its Singapore maritime business. Kelly Lim has been appointed Country Head Cargo and TOL, while Alex Lim has been appointed Country Head Hull and Liability for QBE’s maritime business in Singapore. Both Kelly and Alex will report to Head of Maritime Asia, ensuring alignment…
Credit ratings agency AM Best revised the outlook for Mexico’s insurance industry to negative from stable due to the elimination of fiscal credits for value-added tax and other claims-related expenses paid to third parties, including hospitals. AM Best said the regulatory change could reduce insurers’ expected net profits in 2025 by as much as 40%….