Securing QJS status would allow Cayman to ‘mature’ in the reinsurance space: Premier Ebanks

Addressing the media yesterday, Hon. Andre Ebanks, MP, Premier & Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, said the Cayman Islands application to the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for Qualified Jurisdiction Status (QJS) would be a 16-18 month process, and would allow the jurisdiction to “mature” in the reinsurance space and “potentially grow…

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China’s non-life insurance sector remains broadly stable in H1’26: Fitch

China’s non-life insurance sector was broadly stable in the first half of 2026, supported by a robust solvency buffer, modest premium growth and a steady underwriting margin, according to Fitch Ratings’ China Non-Life Insurance Monitor: August 2026 report. Additionally, at the end of the first quarter of 2026, the sector’s comprehensive solvency ratio, measured by…

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Lockton appoints Jules Okai as Global Solutions Practice Leader for the US

Independent insurance brokerage Lockton has announced the appointment of Jules Okai as Global Solutions Practice Leader for the United States. Bringing 20 years of industry experience, Okai will direct strategy, talent development, and service delivery for multinational clients with complex cross‑border risks, leveraging her expertise in advising multinational organisations and leading highly effective teams. Since…

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Third asset-intensive flow reinsurance transaction completed by Pacific Life Re in Japan

Pacific Life Re, the global reinsurance business of Pacific Life, has announced the completion of its third asset-intensive flow reinsurance transaction in Japan, executed with a leading Japanese life insurance company. This transaction, which involved the reinsurance of whole of life liabilities through another new flow counterparty, builds on the firm’s previous block and flow…

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W. R. Berkley combines specialty units to create Berkley Meridian

Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation has merged Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services under a shared leadership structure to create a new specialty insurance business called Berkley Meridian. The new business will be led by Marlo M. Morrison as President, and combines the underwriting capabilities, leadership talent, and expertise across construction, professional…

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Antares Global promotes Mat Storr to Head of Reinsurance

Antares Global, an international specialty insurance and reinsurance group, has promoted Mat Storr to Head of Reinsurance, reporting directly to Martin Campbell, Chief Underwriting Officer and Active Underwriter. For the last four years, Storr has served as Class Underwriter, Property Treaty, for the re/insurer. His remit as Head of Reinsurance includes leading the ongoing development…

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Ian Newman to lead Gallagher Re’s new Digital Risk Practice

Global reinsurance broking and advisory firm Gallagher Re has launched its Digital Risk Practice, bringing together specialist expertise in AI liability, data centres, cyber and digital risk engineering to help insurers and reinsurers “understand, quantify and manage” evolving technology-related risks, with Ian Newman serving as Global Head of Digital Risk alongside his existing role as…

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