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PERILS puts Queensland & New South Wales November SCS industry loss at AUD2.663bn

Severe convective storms (SCS) that broke out in Queensland and New South Wales between November 21 and 27, 2025, caused an estimated $2.663 billion in losses to the insurance industry, according to Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS. PERILS’ preliminary industry loss estimates are based on data collected from affected insurance companies, covering property and…

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Justin Keith to lead expansion of Ascot’s US treaty reinsurance offerings

Global specialty insurer and reinsurer Ascot has appointed Justin Keith, current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ascot Bermuda Limited, to lead the expansion of the company’s treaty reinsurance products in the US market. Keith will move to the United States later this year for his new role. This leadership change underscores the company’s commitment to…

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Brett Gillmon appointed U.S. Property Practice Leader for Lockton

Private insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Brett Gillmon as head of U.S. property practice, based in Atlanta. Gilmon will leverage his three decades of industry experience to oversee the strategic direction and continued growth of Lockton’s real estate offerings across the United States He will report to Devin Beresheim, Lockton’s head of…

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Jackson and TPG form long-term strategic partnership, capitalising Hickory Re

U.S. retirement services company Jackson Financial Inc. has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with global alternative asset manager TPG Inc., with TPG’s investment used to provide initial capital for Jackson’s new Michigan-based captive reinsurance company, Hickory Brooke Reinsurance Company (Hickory Re). The partnership combines Jackson’s annuity product expertise and extensive distribution network with TPG’s…

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InnSure launches climate innovations incubator platform, Creation Labs

InnSure, a not-for-profit climate change-related insurance risk financing company, has launched Creation Labs, its flagship climate innovation incubation platform created in partnership with GreenieRE. InnSure explained that Creation Labs is a launch and development platform that will facilitate the development of new climate risk management products and accelerate their time to market. “By matching insurance…

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