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Global re/insurance brokerage group Aon has announced the renewal of its fast-track automated insurance vehicle, the Aon Client Treaty (ACT), to 2026, which has been extended to provide clients with 28.5% pre-guaranteed Lloyd’s coinsurance capacity as in the 2025 renewal. As in 2025, next year ACT will provide 28.5% coinsurance on business placed through Aon’s…

Price Forbes Re, an independent specialist risk strategy and reinsurance broker, has appointed Sanjay Shah as Actuarial Vice President (VP), Business Development. He will be based in London and report to Isaac Sanday, the company’s global head of life, pensions and annuities (LPA). Shah will play a central role in expanding Price Forbes Re’s LPA…

Global credit insurer Atradius has received final regulatory approval for its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1864 and will commence underwriting operations from January 1, 2026. Syndicate 1864, which received “in-principle” approval from Lloyds back in July, will focus on trade credit risks, starting with new and existing clients in the European financial sector. By using credit insurance,…

Arrow Risk Management, the specialist MGA underwriting platform, has announced the launch of its international professional indemnity (PI) business and the appointment of Nick Cox as class underwriter. The new business marks a significant expansion of Arrow’s financial and professional product portfolio. It aims to establish a balanced account of PI’s business in the UK…

In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, AXA XL Re Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) Jonathan Gale shared his insights into market dynamics, challenges and opportunities in 2026. Gale oversees underwriting strategy and risk selection across all major categories, ensuring the firm remains a valued partner to strategic clients and brokers and maintains a balanced gross…

Global insurance and reinsurance broker BMS Group Ltd has officially incorporated BMS (DIFC) Ltd after receiving all necessary licenses and regulatory approvals. The specialist reinsurance brokerage launched its Middle East operations in 2023 with the acquisition of United Arab Emirates (UAE) insurance brokerage Berns Brett Masaood (now BMS Masaood). The Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC)…

Global insurance company American International Group (AIG) announced the appointment of Adam Clifford as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Commercial Insurance, effective January 5, 2026. Based in London, Clifford will leverage his nearly 30 years of global insurance leadership experience to lead AIG’s international commercial insurance team, including underwriting, distribution and business operations in…

Specialist insurer Beazley has announced the appointment of Nat Cross to the newly created role of Head of Digital Tracking Underwriting, effective 1 February 2026. Beazley has successfully developed its focus underwriting capabilities since the launch of dedicated focus syndicate Smart Tracker 5623 in 2018. In his new role, Cross will oversee all algorithmic and…

Insurance and reinsurance industry losses due to natural catastrophes are expected to exceed $100 billion in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year, but are expected to total $107 billion, 24% lower than the $141 billion in 2024 and 3% below the 10-year average of $111 billion, according to Swiss Re. Data from the reinsurance giant…

Specialty reinsurer Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd has appointed Dwayne Hunt as senior vice president and head of property and casualty insurance for its Bermuda-based underwriting platform Hamilton Re, effective immediately, replacing Gavin Davis who is leaving the organization. Hunter, who has 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, will be responsible for managing Hamilton…