Cyber insurance predicted to become mandatory as digital threat landscape grows: Kennedys

As the digital threat landscape becomes more volatile and disturbing, cyber insurance is expected to become mandatory for doing business, driven by pressure from large enterprise customers, according to market forecasts from Tom Pelham, global head of cyber and data, and Arran Roberts, partner at Kennedys. In a recent report, executives offered five predictions outlining…

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Abu Dhabi Investment Office and PFI collaborate to advance reinsurance capacity

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Prudential Financial Corporation (PFI) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to expand Abu Dhabi’s reinsurance capabilities as well as long-term investments, retirement savings and income. PFI has joined Abu Dhabi’s FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) Cluster, a strategic initiative led by the Abu Dhabi Department of…

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Willis Re hires three Guy Carpenter marine and energy specialists

Specialist reinsurance broker Willis Re has welcomed three new employees: Freddie Vaughan, Graham Devlin and Nicola McIntosh, who join the company from Marsh McLennan’s reinsurance arm Guy Carpenter. Vaughan has over 14 years’ experience in the specialty reinsurance market, having started his career in JLT Re’s Marine Energy and Terrorism team where he worked for…

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Pressures for cyber re/insurers in mature markets but opportunities exist in other regions: S&P

Cyber ​​reinsurance/insurance companies face pricing pressure and increased competition in mature markets, particularly the U.S., despite growth opportunities in underpenetrated regions and small and medium-sized players, according to new analysis from S&P Global Ratings. Standard & Poor’s has given a stable outlook to the global cyber insurance industry, driven by its favorable profitability and expectations…

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WTW expands US middle market reach with up to $1.3bn Newfront acquisition

Global insurance and reinsurance brokerage group WTW has agreed to acquire San Francisco-based Newfront, a top 40 U.S. broker with deep expertise and cutting-edge technology, for $1.3 billion upfront and contingent consideration. With this acquisition, WTW will expand its presence in the U.S. mid-market and in high-growth specialty areas such as technology, fintech and life…

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Ortec Finance warns insurers of mounting climate-driven financial pressures

Ortec Finance, known for its technology and risk management expertise in finance, has released new findings highlighting how quickly climate pressures are reshaping the insurance industry’s financial outlook. The firm’s research concludes that insurers need to make a fundamental shift in their investment strategies if they intend to protect their portfolios and maintain operational stability…

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Generali Switzerland appoints new Chief Insurance Officers and updates executive leadership

Generali Switzerland, part of the global Generali Group, a Swiss insurance and financial services provider, is restructuring its insurance division by separating its life and non-life insurance businesses as of July 1, 2025. Ralph Schmid will continue in his role as chief insurance officer, life insurance, and will completely refocus on the life business after…

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