Novacore introduces Zion Underwriting to strengthen transactional risk capabilities

Novacore, an independent provider of next-generation specialty insurance solutions, has launched Zion Underwriting, a transaction risk insurance program designed to support complex M&A and structured corporate transactions. Novacore said Zion Underwriting will offer a range of products, including representations and warranties insurance (RWI), tax liability insurance and contingent risk insurance. These solutions are designed to…

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Raymond Ong appointed Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore CEO

Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore (TMLS) announced the appointment of Raymond Ong as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “With his deep industry expertise and regional perspective, Mr Ong is well-positioned to lead TMLS into its next phase of growth,” a TMLS spokesperson said. Adding: “His appointment reinforces our focus on enhancing the customer experience, improving operational…

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New reinsurance demand is trending higher than we thought at Jan 1, says RenRe CUO

Bermuda-based reinsurer RenaissanceRe’s (RenRe) group chief underwriting officer (CUO) David Marra said today that new demand trends for reinsurance protection ahead of mid-year renewals are higher than the company’s expectations on January 1 and that RenRe sees “really good opportunities” to deploy capital. During RenRe’s recent Q1 2026 earnings call, CUO Marra confirmed that the…

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Porch Group’s Insurance Services segment drives 29% revenue increase for Q1’26

Homeowners insurance and vertical software platform Porch Group revealed that its first-quarter 2026 financial results exceeded expectations, reporting shareholder interest income of $109.4 million, a 29% increase from the same period last year. The growth was primarily driven by the insurance services segment, which saw revenue rise 50% year over year to $74.7 million. The…

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Munich Re AGM approves €24 dividend, CEO cites ‘excellent financial condition’

At the annual general meeting (AGM) of global reinsurer Munich Re, the aforementioned dividend proposal of €24 per share for 2025 was approved, with CEO and Chairman of the Management Board Christoph Jurecka noting that the company is in an “excellent financial position” after recording a record net profit of €6.1 billion in 2025. At…

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Descartes names Oliver Wyman’s Jean Hermelin as Chief Strategy Officer

Descartes Underwriting, a specialist in corporate parametric re/insurance solutions for climate and emerging risks, has appointed Jean Hermelin to the newly created role of chief strategy officer. At Descartes, Hermelin will report to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founder Tanguy Touffut and join the company’s Executive Committee. He is tasked with leading the development of…

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