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Berenberg said that as falling prices and rising capacity squeeze opportunities for profitable organic growth in the insurance industry, inorganic growth is taking center stage, with excess capital likely to be deployed into mergers and acquisitions. In a new report, the company highlighted the cyclical nature of the insurance industry, noting that the industry is…

kWh Analytics, embedded within its licensed insurance subsidiary Solar Energy Insurance Services, has launched a pilot program to recognize solar projects that take steps to withstand extreme weather. The program aims to improve risk modeling by incorporating data from projects implementing resilience strategies that go beyond what is typically included in standard insurance submissions. The…

Professional managing general agent (MGA) Euna has announced the expansion of its professional indemnity offering into the London market. The move marks an important step in the company’s evolution to expand its business and provide customized solutions for increasingly complex specialty risks. With over ten years of trading experience, Euna enters the London sector with…

Bermuda-based global specialist insurance company Ascot Group has announced a number of leadership promotions across the UK, Bermuda and the US. Nick González has been promoted to senior vice president, Healthcare Professional Liability. González joined Ascot Group in 2023 from Beazley and served as Vice President, Professional Responsibility – Healthcare prior to promotion. The executive…

Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Odd Kåre Engh Mistereggen as interim broker for EMEA. Mistereggen joins from rival broker Howden Re and brings a strong analytical approach to complex risk management with a strong background in project management, retail broking and reinsurance. Mistereggen specializes in property and casualty risk transfer,…

Pen Underwriting, a multi-category, multi-territory managing general agent (MGA), has entered into a multi-year strategic arrangement to support its non-standard home insurance portfolio in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. From April 1, 2026, a new consortium of insurance companies led by Zurich and Hiscox will provide underwriting capacity for Pen’s specialist real…

Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, the reinsurance arm of global brokerage Aon, has announced the appointment of Jose Maria Lopez as marine product coordinator for EMEA interim reinsurance. This position is in addition to Lopez’s current responsibilities leading the Marine Corps team in Latin America. In his new role, he will drive the coordination of Aon’s overall…

Club Vita, an independent longevity analytics partner serving pension plans, insurance companies, reinsurers and advisors, has announced four senior promotions within its U.S. and Canada teams to strengthen its leadership position in North America. In the U.S., Erik Pickett has been promoted to senior vice president and chief actuarial content officer, and Natalie Gleed has…

Bridgehaven Europe Specialty DAC, a European insurance company specializing in commercial and professional risks, has signed its first general agency (MGA) capacity agreement in Europe with Arrow Risk Management GMBH (Arrow). The agreement follows Bridgehaven’s acquisition of Dublin-based SureStone in 2025 and represents an early step in the company’s wider plans to grow its mandated…

Goosehead Insurance, an independent personal insurance agency, has announced the appointment of Martin Thornthwaite as general counsel and corporate secretary, replacing John O’Connor, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. In his new role, Thornthwaite will be responsible for Goosehead’s legal, compliance and human resources functions. In addition, he will manage the company’s…