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Shrinking underwriting margins threaten US D&O liability space despite profitability: AM Best

While U.S. directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance remains profitable, premiums fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, reflecting increased competition in the sector as commercial insurers’ underwriting performance shows warning signs, according to a new report from AM Best. AM Best’s segment report, “US D&O Liability – Still Profitable, But Warning Signs Are…

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Hannover Re US names Elena Strunk as Vice President, Medical Director

Hannover Re US announces the appointment of Dr. Elena Strunk as Vice President and Medical Director. In her new role, Dr. Strunk will help advance Hannover Re’s underwriting and digital transformation initiatives, lead the modernization of medical assessment practices to reflect evolving medical knowledge, and strengthen the company’s medical oversight and governance capabilities. She brings…

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Liberty Specialty Markets launches bespoke proposition for retail businesses

Liberty Specialty Markets (Liberty), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, announced the launch of customized solutions for upper-mid-sized retail companies. Following a successful pilot, this launch further supports Liberty’s regional investment strategy in the UK and Ireland. With dedicated centers in Manchester, Bristol and Dublin, and support from its London headquarters, Liberty will offer insurance…

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Chalkias appointed as Everest’s Australia Country Head & CFO

Bermuda-based global reinsurer Everest has appointed Peter Chalkias as Australia country head and chief financial officer. Chalkias brings extensive insurance industry experience to his new role. His professional background includes deep expertise in financial risk, risk management, accounting, financial planning and business process improvement. He initially joined Everest Australia in 2013 as Chief Financial Officer….

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IGI to open a new branch in India’s GIFT City as it secures license

International General Insurance Holdings Limited (IGI) has received a license to operate in the International Financial Technology City (GIFT City) in the state of Gujarat, India, the first and only international financial services center to operate in the country. The expansion comes after the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) approved the registration of the…

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Aon reports soft cyber and tech E&O insurance market amid growing risk challenges

Global professional services firm Aon, which specializes in risk, insurance, reinsurance, human capital and advisory services, said conditions in the cyber and technology errors and omissions (E&O) insurance market remain favorable for buyers, although insurers have become increasingly cautious as cyber threats continue to evolve. Aon said strong market capacity and competitive conditions continued to…

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