Bohnert named EMEA MD of Life Solutions, Strategy and Technology Group

Insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has announced the appointment of Dr. Fabian Bohnert as EMEA Managing Director of Life Solutions, Strategy and Technology Group, effective immediately. Based in Stuttgart, Bohnert will lead Life Solutions, including the firm’s PathWise platform, across Germany and the DACH region, overseeing advisory, capital and technology strategy to help clients address…

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Hybrid fronting can bring new or underpenetrated risks into the insurance market: Marry, Bridgehaven

Fiona Marry, European CEO of specialty insurer Bridgehaven, said hybrid fronting has the potential to grow the insurance market by bringing new or underpenetrated risks into the market, making specialist underwriting expertise accessible to institutional capital, and making regulated capacity accessible to MGAs. Bridgehaven is a specialty insurer which operates a hybrid fronting model across…

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TFP appoints Peter Williams and Gary McInally to Pink Walk’s leadership team

The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), a specialty insurance and reinsurance group, has announced leadership appointments at Pine Walk, its specialist MGA platform, with Peter Williams joining as Chief Underwriting Officer and Gary McInally as CEO of Pine Walk Capital Limited and Managing Director of Pine Walk. In his new role, Williams will have responsibility for underwriting…

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Significant rate decreases have been approved for Florida homeowners insurance: OIR

Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky has approved significant rate decreases for homeowners insurance, benefiting over 62,000 policyholders across the state upon renewal. The move underscores a growing trend of rate relief and market stabilisation following comprehensive legislative reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s property and casualty sector. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) is…

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Fenlon joins Canada Life as Operations Director for BPA

Canada Life, a large financial services and insurance company, has announced the appointment of Mark Fenlon as Operations Director for Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA), effective immediately. Mark joins Canada Life’s BPA Senior Leadership Team, reporting to Dominic Moret, Managing Director, BPA, who commented: “Mark’s appointment reflects the next stage of growth in our operational capabilities…

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RAA names John Bender as Chairman and Christopher Donelan as Vice Chairman

The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), a US trade association representing companies operating in the reinsurance sector, has announced changes to its board leadership, with John Bender appointed Chairman and Christopher Donelan named Vice Chairman. Bender, who is Chairman of Reinsurance and Risk Management at Allied World Assurance Company, takes over as chair of the…

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