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Ardonagh’s pan-European managing general agency (MGA) platform Orvia Underwriting has appointed Carl van Lieshout as head of Dutch real estate, effective 1 June 2026 Orvia Underwriting was established in January 2026 and has strengthened its underwriting, distribution, technology and operational capabilities as it expands its European markets and business lines. van Lieshout has more than…

AXA XL, the property, casualty and special risks arm of French insurer AXA, has promoted Simon Murray to head of UK, Lloyd’s and US aerospace. In his new role, Murray will lead the company’s aviation and aerospace underwriting strategy across three markets, supporting clients in an industry expected to reach $8.88 billion by 2034. AXA…

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a formal partnership, known as the Resilient Insurance Markets Initiative, to coordinate advocacy, share expertise and build more resilient regional communities. The agreement formalizes the informal trans-Tasman relationship into structured bilateral commitments at…

Lloyd’s specialist insurer Atrium has hired Marcus Hawkes as head of product recalls, with the appointment to be effective in the fourth quarter of 2026 once he completes his contractual obligations. In his new role, Hawkes will write a book about the product recall business, focusing on automotive manufacturing. Product recalls are a new stand-alone…

Independent specialty insurance provider Novacore has added Euclid Design Underwriters, LLC to its Professional Underwriters Agent (PUA) program. Euclid Design Underwriters is a professional managing general agency specializing in errors and omissions (E&O) insurance for architects, engineers and design professionals. The acquisition expands PUA’s capabilities in architects and engineers (A&E) professional liability. Euclid Design’s team…

Bishop Street Underwriters, a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company, announced the appointment of Karman Chan as chief financial officer (CFO). Chan will serve as a member of Bishop Street’s leadership team and work closely with the CEO and President to drive strategic decisions, anticipate the financial and operational needs of the rapidly expanding business, and…

Global credit ratings, research and risk assessment agency Moody’s Ratings said investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology are expected to become increasingly important drivers of productivity and profitability for insurance brokers. Although the industry is facing a period of slower growth as insurance pricing softens and economic conditions become more challenging, Moody’s believes companies…

Global reinsurer Swiss Re has appointed Hazel Etherington as head of life and health underwriting for Hong Kong and Taiwan and global high net worth individuals. Etherington has nearly 40 years of experience in the life and health insurance industry, holding leadership roles in underwriting, operations, claims, distribution and business transformation across multiple international markets….

British insurance company Admiral Group has completed its £80 million acquisition of digital commercial fleet insurance provider Flock, expanding its automotive offering. The deal, first announced on February 12, 2026, integrates Flock’s advanced technology into Admiral’s telemetry fleet insurance solutions. Flock’s team will also become an integral part of Admiral’s fleet insurance products, and Ed…

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, the Bermuda-based global insurance and reinsurance company, has promoted Christina Geller to head of wholesale finance for North America (NA). In his new role, Geller reports to John Van Decker, global head of financial operations. In addition, she will develop and implement the long-term profitable growth strategy for AXIS’s North American…