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3IF Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in insurance technology businesses in Africa, announced the first close of US$12 million for its inclusive insurance investment fund. The fund focuses specifically on Africa’s insurance start-up market and is backed by FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) and ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) as lead investors. According to…
Milliman, Inc., a consulting and actuarial firm, has expanded its global life insurance asset liability management (ALM) services with the introduction of advanced strategic asset allocation (SAA) solutions. This new development leverages Milliman’s proven actuarial and ALM capabilities, including its Integrate™ and Milliman Mind® platforms, to better help insurers and their investment partners align investment…
Fortegra Group, a global specialty insurance company affiliated with DB Insurance Co., Ltd., announced the appointment of Mark Rattner as President. Rattner brings more than thirty years of industry experience, including ten years in leadership roles at Fortegra and long-standing relationships with key distribution partners. He joined Fortegra in September 2016 and most recently served…
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management arm of Ryan Specialty, announced the promotion of Mike Benvenuto to chief operating officer. Based in Chicago, Benvenuto has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Most recently, he served as Chief Procurement Officer for Ryan Specialty, driving performance in strategic sourcing, procurement, category…
Major major carrier Zurich Insurance Group has expanded the availability of Data Center Project Guard, a comprehensive insurance and risk management solution for large-scale construction projects, to meet the growing needs of customers around the world for coordinated protection. The solution’s successful debut in the United States saw Zurich underwrite more than 245 data center…
Honeycomb Insurance, a digital insurance company specializing in apartment buildings and condo associations, has raised an additional $40 million in a new round of funding led by Zeev Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing investor Ibex Investors, as well as new backers Peakline, Alpha Partners, Meitar Partners, Practical VC and former San Francisco…
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH) has completed its previously announced acquisition of specialty insurance and reinsurer Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The acquisition, completed by Howard Hughes Insurance Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HHH, upon receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, is expected to drive Howard…
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re has announced that Ashley Hirst will return to the company on June 8, 2026 as head of portfolio strategy and guidance based in London. Hurst first joined Swiss Re in January 2017 as Group Head of Underwriting Strategy and subsequently moved to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, where he served as Chief…
Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, has released its May 2026 Ivans Index results, showing average premium renewal rates declining month over month in nearly all major commercial business lines, with the exception of property and workers’ compensation, which increased slightly. Average premium renewal rates have increased year over year in all business areas except…
Cedar Trace, an investment management firm focused on insurance-linked securities (ILS), announced the appointment of Chris Wilson as managing director of its capital management division as the firm continues to develop its ILS investment platform. Based in Bermuda, Wilson leads Cedar Trace’s ILS business, supporting areas such as underwriting, investor relations, fundraising and new product…