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BPL, an independent credit and political risk insurance broker, has opened an office in Japan as part of its wider international development. The decision reflects growing demand for specialized credit and political risk insurance solutions from Japanese financial institutions, trading companies, multinational corporations and investors. Japanese banks are particularly interested in using credit insurance to…
Insurance and investment organization Starr has appointed Igor Di Beo as its new chief executive officer (CEO) in Brazil, effective March 23, 2026. Di Beo succeeds Cristina Domingues, who will continue to serve on the board of directors of Starr Brazil to help ensure a smooth transition. “Her contributions over the years have been instrumental…
In a letter to shareholders after disclosing record 2025 results, Chubb Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Evan G. Greenberg emphasized the company’s underwriting discipline as key to navigating multiple hard and soft market cycles, noting that while the commercial property and casualty pricing environment is softening, the shift is not binary but “structured and nuanced.”…
International underwriter Dual Group has appointed Ed Ashby as CEO of DUAL North America, marking the next phase of growth for the division. Ashby will lead the US business from 23 March 2026 in New York, reporting to DUAL Group CEO Richard Clapham, who commented: “Ed is an experienced commercial leader with a proven track…
Kindley Re, a Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance platform, has successfully secured $250 million in additional equity capital commitments. This latest financing is backed by a group of leading institutional investors in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The capital injection further enhances the platform’s ability to expand its reinsurance business and capitalize…
Verisk, the strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, has announced the launch of Verisk General Insurance UK & Ireland, a new business unit that unifies its offerings across underwriting, claims and policy administration solutions. The unit is designed to support smarter, data-driven decision-making across the insurance market. The business brings…
Research published by reinsurer Swiss Re Sigma Insights 05/2026 Examines the evolving legal risks associated with ultra-processed foods (UPF). The analysis, authored by Jonathan Anchen, head of market intelligence at Swiss Re, and Vinitha Ajit, research analyst at Swiss Re, assesses how litigation strategies, scientific debates and public policy discussions may impact food manufacturers’ future…
Bermuda-based international non-life insurer Carrick Group Limited has appointed Matt Brand as head of governance. Brand joins Hampton Group after spending ten years with Hampton Group, most recently as Group Operations Director. In his new role, he reports to CEO Tom Nicholls and is responsible for ensuring Carrick’s operations comply with regulatory requirements in Bermuda…
Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe), the property and casualty reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, has appointed Philip Klecan as its Canadian lead agent, effective March 27, 2026. In his new role, Klecan will be based in Toronto and serve as the branch’s senior representative, guiding broker and…
Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has hired Dr. Ian Bartholomew, co-founder and former chief underwriting officer of parametric flood insurer FloodFlash, as global head of parametric consulting. Dr. Bartholomew will assume his new role at Guy Carpenter on June 1, 2026. He will be based in London and report to David Lightfoot, Managing Director of Global…