BPL expands global footprint with new Tokyo office

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…

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Starr names Igor Di Beo as CEO of Brazil

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…

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Commercial P&C pricing environment textured and nuanced, says Chubb CEO

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.”…

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Kindley Re accelerates growth with $250m capital raise

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…

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Verisk forms new General Insurance UK & Ireland business unit led by Chris Sawford

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…

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Rising legal exposure for ultra-processed food manufacturers amid new government-led lawsuits: Swiss Re

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…

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