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Subramaniam and Varbanov to lead SEADRIF-SAFE taskforce as independent Co-Chairs

Insurer Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Fund (SEADRIF) has appointed Dr. Ramesh Subramaniam and Lubomir Varbanov as independent co-chairs to lead the SEADRIF Sovereign Assets and Fiscal Empowerment (SEADRIF-SAFE) Working Group. Following the initiative of the Philippines and Japan, which serve as co-chairs of ASEAN+3 in 2026, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange will integrate disaster…

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German Insurance outlook muted despite strong 2025 results: Moody’s

While preliminary results for 2025 point to growth and improvement in both property and casualty (P&C) and life insurance in the German market, Moody’s warned that underwriting profitability could slow in 2026 assuming natural catastrophe claims normalize and claims inflation is more muted. Moody’s said preliminary results for 2025 reported by the German Insurance Association…

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Canopius launches consolidated Natural Resources team

Canopius, the international specialty property and casualty reinsurer, has announced a strategic reorganization of its underwriting capabilities to form an integrated natural resources team. The move is a response to a rapidly changing market landscape in which the lines between energy, heavy industry and construction are increasingly blurred. The new Natural Resources team integrates energy…

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MNK International launches new Brazil brokerage led by Sergio Clark

MNK International, a leading independent broker at Lloyd’s of London and part of the MNK Group, announces the launch of MNK International Brazil, a new brokerage providing re/insurance solutions, led by CEO Sergio Clark and International Director Alexandre Dabus. Headquartered in São Paulo, MNK International Brazil will reportedly help Brazilian clients gain access to global…

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MDS strengthens Spanish operations with four senior hires

MDS Group, the insurance and reinsurance broking, risk advisory and benefits management company of Ardonagh Group, has expanded its presence in Spain with the appointment of four senior leaders across the employee benefits, marine and surety insurance sectors. José Antonio Heredia has been appointed Director of Employee Welfare, while Manuel Lezama Leguizamón will assume the…

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AIG completes minority stake acquisitions in Convex and Onex

AIG, Onex Corperation and Convex have completed a comprehensive transaction that will give Onex a 63% controlling interest in the specialty insurance company, with AIG holding an approximately 35% minority stake and a 9.9% stake in Onex, and a broader long-term strategic partnership, including reinsurance and capital commitments. Under previously announced transactions, AIG acquired a…

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Skyward Specialty launches specialised Power Generation insurance solution

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., a division of Skyward Group, has launched a new specialized power generation insurance solution for small and medium-sized entities. The launch further diversifies the company’s existing product portfolio and expands product offerings to meet the evolving needs of power producers and brokers across the United States. Skyward Specialty’s new power…

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