ClimateWise appoints Syal and Branagan as co-chairs of Insurance Advisory Council

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) ClimateWise has appointed Tokio Marine Kiln’s Vivek Syal and RenaissanceRe’s Ian Branagan as co-chairs of its Executive Insurance Advisory Committee. ClimateWise brings the insurance industry together through a network of members convened by the University of Cambridge’s Sustainable Leadership Institute to combine sustainable leadership with world-leading research to tackle…

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GCC insurers’ underwriting profitability at risk from Hormuz disruption, Fitch warns

Assessing insurers’ vulnerability to an adverse scenario in which the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed until June 2026, Fitch Ratings warned that inflation or supply chain disruptions could drive up claims costs, putting particular pressure on underwriting profitability for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) insurers. Fitch observed that GCC insurers are primarily non-life or general…

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DFC and Chubb reveal new partners for expanded Maritime Reinsurance plan

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Chubb revealed that six additional U.S. insurance partners will provide reinsurance for DFC’s maritime reinsurance program: Travelers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr and CNA. As previously reported, Chubb was appointed lead partner of DFC’s $20 billion marine reinsurance program in March. Under the expanded structure, Chubb…

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Munich Re names Andreas Moser as Global Head of Credit, Surety & Political Risk Reinsurance

Munich Re, one of Europe’s four largest reinsurers, has appointed Andreas Moser as global head of credit, guarantee and political risk reinsurance, effective April 1, 2026. Moser joined Munich Re in 2004 and joined the company’s Financial Risk department in 2021, where he contributes to the development of new digital business models. Within the Financial…

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Rokstone expands Singapore marine team with Jackie Lan

International specialist reinsurance/managing general agent (MGA) Rokstone has announced the appointment of Jackie Lan as underwriter to its Singapore marine team. Rokstone established Singapore Maritime MGA in June 2025 by signing a multi-year capacity agreement with Lloyd’s worth US$25 million. The team focuses on four maritime businesses: construction, cargo, hull and liability, with the goal…

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Tysers names industry veteran Richard Jenkins as Joint Deputy MD, Marine & Aviation

Tysers is an independent Lloyd’s insurance broker and part of Australia’s AUB Group. Announcing the appointment of Richard Jenkins as joint deputy general manager, Marine and Aviation. In his new role, Jenkins will work alongside his colleagues Craig Cox and Tom Walker (joint deputy general manager, maritime and aviation). Tasers noted that his appointment is…

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