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With the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, S&P said reinsurers’ capital adequacy is sufficient to mitigate the potential risk of a deterioration in credit quality, although those with a broad geographic footprint in the region and significant exposure to specialist markets may be most affected. As readers will know, conflict in the…
Cotality, a global provider of real estate information, analytics and data solutions, has appointed former USAA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wayne Peacock as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective February 18, 2026. Peacock has been with USAA for 36 years, including five years as president and CEO, and has expertise in banking,…
K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), a London-based specialty re/insurance underwriting platform and a division of K2 Insurance Services, has launched K2 Professional Indemnity Limited (K2 PI), a new division that will underwrite international (non-U.S.) professional liability business on behalf of a group within the Lloyd’s of London syndicate. The new unit, founded by Richard…
K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), a London-based specialty re/insurance underwriting platform and a division of K2 Insurance Services, has launched K2 Professional Indemnity Limited (K2 PI), a new division that will underwrite international (non-U.S.) professional liability business on behalf of a group within the Lloyd’s of London syndicate. The new unit, founded by Richard…
Foundry Insurance Services Ltd. (Foundry), a newly established centralized management platform in the life insurance and annuity fields, has been officially launched in Bermuda. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andrew Markus and focuses on investments, risk and capital management. Markus is an experienced Bermuda insurance executive and is responsible for Foundry’s…
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of Andrew McGee as Chief Brokerage Officer of Howden UK&I Retail. In his new role, McGee will oversee collaboration with Howden Insurance Partners. His proven track record of delivering strategic and commercial value enables him to continue to grow the company’s UK&I retail business. He…
Brokerslink, an insurance brokerage network connecting independent brokers around the world, has expanded its presence in Greece with the introduction of Athens-based AGORA Insurance. Founded in 2024, AGORA combines strong technical expertise with in-depth knowledge of the Greek insurance market through a strategic merger of the portfolios of leading local intermediaries. The firm provides a…
Acrisure London Wholesale, the London-based wholesale arm of global fintech company Acrisure, has expanded into the construction market with the appointment of Tom Hester as senior vice president (SVP) and head of construction. In his new role, Hester will lead a newly formed team of experts to oversee the expansion and strategic development of the…
Consilium is a specialty re/insurance broker that has launched specialized policies across its specialty and execution risk divisions to meet the needs of private equity firms. The policy is designed specifically for private equity and its wording was developed in conjunction with in-house legal counsel to address the complex risks faced by the company and…
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing markets-focused reinsurance group, has appointed Joseph Kotran as head of business development for the Middle East and Türkiye. In his new role, Kotran will lead business development initiatives across the region and work closely with Amit Khilosia to support the group underwriting team. In addition, he will work with…