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Everest appoints Craig Hanrahan as Global Distribution & Chief Commercial Officer

Everest Group, Ltd., a global leader in specialty insurance and reinsurance, announced the appointment of Craig Hanrahan as global distribution and chief commercial officer, effective August 1, 2026. In his new role, Hanrahan will lead Everest’s global distribution strategy and key commercial relationships for the re/insurance business. He will work closely with business leaders to…

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MRS-NA announces enhancements to Real Estate Professional Liability solution

Munich Re Specialty Insurance – North America (MRS-NA) has expanded its real estate professional liability solutions to provide specialized protection for real estate professionals facing increasingly complex professional, regulatory and operational risks. Designed for the dynamic real estate market, this insurance helps protect businesses from claims involving errors, omissions, negligence, misrepresentations and other professional services…

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Marsh remains world’s largest insurance broker with 2025 revenues of almost $27bn

Global insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm Marsh remains the world’s largest insurance brokerage, with revenue approaching $27 billion in 2025, according to ratings agency AM Best. AM Best’s annual rankings, based on total revenue through 2025, highlight the continued growth of the world’s largest insurance brokerages. You can view our table of the top…

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PERILS lowers industry loss estimate for windstorm Goretti to €468m

Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS has released its third industry loss estimate for Windstorm Goretti (also known as Elli), which affected southwestern England, northern France and Belgium on January 8-9, 2026, costing €468 million. Storm Goretti was an intense extratropical cyclone that produced strong winds in the English Channel and adjacent coastal areas. Cornwall…

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European Commission approves Zurich’s acquisition of Beazley

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of exclusive control of London-based specialist insurance company Beazley by global insurer Zurich Insurance Group Ltd under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission concluded that the notified transaction did not raise competition concerns given the company’s limited market position. The announced transaction has been reviewed under the streamlined…

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Arrow Global acquires specialist MGA Fusion Specialty

Arrow Global Group (Arrow), a pan-European investment management company specializing in private credit and real estate, has acquired specialty managed general agent (MGA) Fusion Specialty Group (Fusion) through Arrow Global Insurance (AGI). The acquisition, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, will strengthen Arrow’s long-term strategy to grow in the specialty insurance market…

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Starwind Specialty’s new program to address high-value homes’ unique risk profiles

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, has launched Starwind High Value Homes, a new underwriting management program that specializes in providing insurance solutions for high-value residential properties. The Starwind High Value Homes program is designed for properties valued at more than $5 million and covers primary residences, secondary residences and rental properties. The…

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