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Sypher Insurance Exchange, a reciprocal homeowners insurance exchange based in Tampa, has received a certificate of authorization from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and expects to begin writing homeowners insurance policies across the state later this summer. Sypher founder and CEO Subhashish Dutta noted that the company brings a “fundamentally different” approach to Florida’s…
Artificial Labs, a provider of digital brokerage and underwriting technology to the specialty and commercial insurance markets, has appointed Christopher Lohmann as head of Europe to lead the company’s strategic growth and expansion across the continent. Based in Germany, Lohmann joins Artificial’s executive leadership team and is responsible for driving the company’s European strategy. His…
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based global insurance and reinsurance company, has announced the appointment of Austin Su as Head of North America Alternative Risks. In her new role, Su will lead the development and execution of AXIS’ alternative risk and structural casualty strategies in North America. Reporting to Anna Tan, head of wholesale casualty…
Global insurance and reinsurance solutions provider Allied World has opened a new regional office in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), marking an important milestone in the company’s global growth strategy and strengthening its ties with brokers and clients across the Middle East. His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Authority, commented:…
London-based international investment firm Vitruvian Partners has agreed to make a strategic investment in Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), a re/insurance group focused on developing markets. The transaction, terms of which were not publicly disclosed, is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Through its partnership…
Risk advisory, insurance brokerage and reinsurance services company Marsh has announced the appointment of Ana Gonzalez Felgueroso as head of European nuclear growth for its Marsh Risk business. In the appointment, which is effective immediately, Felgueroso will be based in Madrid and report to David Lindqvist, head of energy and power at Marsh Risk Specialty…
Willis Re, the reinsurance advisory and brokerage joint venture between Bain Capital (BCIS) and WTW, has hired reinsurance broker Gallagher Re’s Tina Thomson. Thomson brings a wealth of experience gained throughout her career in a variety of senior leadership roles in analytics, research and digital solutions. Her career spans catastrophe model providers, property and casualty…
Navium Marine, a specialist maritime managing general agent operating through the Fidelis Partnership (TFP) Pine Walk platform, has partnered with Overhaul, a global provider of cargo risk management solutions, to develop insurance products focused on real-time monitoring of cargo on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The arrangement is supported by the Lloyd’s of London market and brings…
Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty and specialty re/insurance, has appointed Bart Van Gysegem as regional manager for insurance in Belgium and the Netherlands, effective immediately. It is the latest step in Sompo’s long-term growth plans in Belgium and the Netherlands, where the company last year received licenses from regulators to…
Moody’s Ratings upgraded the Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) of Italian insurance company Generali Group and its core European subsidiaries to A1 from A2. The rating outlook remains stable. The rating, which is four notches above Italy’s sovereign rating (Baa2 Stable), reflects its very strong business and financial profile, which significantly reduces its sensitivity to…