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Lockton Re launches Brazil ILS platform

Lockton Re, the reinsurance arm of independent insurance broker Lockton, has announced the launch of a dedicated insurance-linked securities (ILS) platform for Brazil. The reinsurance brokerage has fully deployed its advisory and structuring capabilities through a locally licensed special purpose securitization entity (SSPE) specifically targeting the Brazilian Letra de Risco de Seguro (LRS) market. The…

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Allstate estimates $870m in cat losses for April

Allstate Corporation, a U.S. provider of personal property and casualty insurance, estimates catastrophe losses in April 2026 at $870 million, or $687 million (after tax). These losses included 10 wind and hail events, with approximately 70% of the losses associated with two events. By comparison, Allstate projects March 2026 catastrophe losses of $925 million, or…

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Shory and OrbitWorks partner to advance satellite insurance and space data

Shory Group, a fully digital AI-driven insurtech platform affiliated with Judan Financial Holding, has partnered with OrbitWorks, the UAE’s first commercial satellite constellation production and operations company, to advance satellite insurance and space data. The news was announced at Make it in the Emirates, the UAE’s national platform showcasing industrial and technological capabilities. The collaboration…

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American Coastal renews core cat reinsurance programme with $1.918bn coverage

Florida-based American Coast Insurance Company (ACIC) updated its core catastrophe reinsurance program (Core CAT) for 2026/27 to purchase a total of approximately $1.918 billion in event-based limits, an increase of $241.5 million, or 14.4%, from the previous year. For the new Core CAT program, ACIC, driven through its insurance subsidiary AmCoastal, leverages changing market dynamics…

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HIVE Underwriting adds James Lee as Non-Executive Director

HIVE Underwriting, the holding company of HIVE Underwriters (HIVE), General Agents (MGA) and Lloyd’s Underwriters, has appointed James Lee as non-executive director, effective 19 May 2026. The move is aimed at further strengthening its board, governance and leadership capabilities as the company seeks long-term growth and expands its presence as a multi-category specialist MGA. Lee…

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Tokio Marine enters next phase of growth with Berkshire Hathaway partnership

Berkshire Hathaway’s partnerships and solutions business marks the next phase of growth for Tokio Marine Holdings, in line with the company’s “strongest full-year financial results” when excluding cross-shareholding gains. The strategic alliance, announced in March 2025, connects Tokio Marine with one of the world’s most respected re/insurance and investment organizations, driven by a long-term view…

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