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The political violence and terrorism (PV&T) reinsurance market faces an “exceptionally active” environment during the July 1 renewal season, Howden said, as underwriting appetite in the Middle East is reshaped and broader changes in global risks, from civil unrest in the Americas to active attacks in Europe, further increase complexity for existing insurers and new…

International insurance company and reinsurer QBE Insurance Group Limited has now fully acquired Raheja QBE General Insurance Company Limited (Raheja QBE), after 18 years of joint ownership with Prism Johnson Limited. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted 100% ownership of QBE, marking a major milestone in the re/insurer’s strategic expansion…

Accelerant, a data-driven risk exchange platform for the specialty insurance market, has expanded its partnership with Lloyd’s of London through the formation of the ARX Alliance, which is reportedly backed by seven well-respected consortiums. Accelerant said the launch of the ARX Alliance enables Accelerant Risk Exchange to combine its high-quality premium flow with the security…

Everest Group, Ltd., a global leader in specialty reinsurance and insurance, has appointed Stephen Buonpane as global head of global wholesale and specialty lines (GWS) Construction and promoted Danielle Stewart to president of Everest Evolution™, both effective October 1. In this newly created role, Buonpane will reportedly lead Everest’s global construction business, driving underwriting strategy,…

Verisk’s Catastrophe and Risk Solutions Group says economic losses from the June 24, 2026 earthquake in Venezuela could exceed $10 billion. The panel said the industry’s share of lost insurance is unusually difficult to estimate due to the country’s macroeconomic conditions, rising inflation, low insurance penetration and sanctions-related market complexities. Verisk, a strategic data analytics…

Global specialist property and casualty insurer and reinsurer Canopius Group has appointed Winnie Tay as underwriter of Financial Lines in Singapore, reporting to Robert Barnum, head of financial lines, Asia Pacific (APAC). In her new role, Tay is responsible for supporting the continued development of the reinsurer/insurer finance business’ underwriting capabilities within the region. Tay…

According to Accenture’s AI Progress Barometer, insurance companies have made the fastest progress in AI readiness compared to other industries globally, reflecting significant progress in transforming processes and modernizing their data foundations. Global professional services firm Accenture has released findings from its first-ever Artificial Intelligence Progress Barometer, which tracks how the artificial intelligence readiness of…

International specialty insurance company Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has announced the appointment of Alex Barnes as Head of Marine and Energy. Barnes, who has led the Marine and Energy Division on an interim basis since January 2026, now serves in the role permanently, effective immediately. She brings more than 28 years of underwriting and leadership…

Reinsurance buyers in the Middle East achieved significantly lower risk-adjusted rates during the July 2026 renewal period as ample capacity and intense competition accelerated market weakness across the EMEA region. Gallagher Re’s First View Renewal Report for July 2026 shows that reinsurance buyers have entered a period in which conditions have further favored them, allowing…

Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has appointed Mark Aspinall as head of its new Fine Arts and Coins team, effective January 2027. In his new role, Aspinall will be based in London and report to Chris Fenn, global head of maritime at SiriusPoint. He will be responsible for building SiriusPoint’s new fine art and…