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Global reinsurer RenaissanceRe (RenRe) expects property catastrophe rate declines to decelerate at the January 1 renewals, and also anticipates the market will remain disciplined with respect to terms and conditions and structures, noting that the supply of capital willing to accept risk is much more disciplined than it was a decade ago. This was the…
EverPeak Insurance, a United States-based workers’ compensation insurer, has appointed Patrick Daley as its new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO). In his new role, Daley will lead underwriting strategy and quality standards across all EverPeak lines of business. He will build a new value proposition for the insurer’s workers’ compensation middle market business and lead the relaunch…
Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) has reported gross written premiums of QR 8.5 billion for the first nine months of 2026, a 9% increase from the same period a year earlier. QIC said the increase in gross written premiums was underpinned by selective growth across its domestic, regional and international portfolios, achieved while maintaining underwriting discipline…
We’re another step closer to one of the most-anticipated Netflix projects of the year. On Wednesday afternoon, the streaming giant unveiled the first full trailer for its upcoming adaptation of Pride And Prejudice, starring The Crown’s Emma Corrin and man of the moment Jack Lowden in the iconic roles of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy….
Verisk, a strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, has broadened insurers’ access to its proprietary intelligence through enterprise AI platforms. The firm has unveiled new integrations with Amazon Quick and Microsoft Copilot, alongside expanded offerings within Anthropic’s Claude. According to Verisk, the expansion provides insurers with broader, controlled, and permissioned…
The UK growth forecast has fallen to 1% for next year, according to the country’s public finances watchdog. In a new report published on Wednesday along with the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s government, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicted rising inflation would slow down anticipated economic growth. While UK gross domestic product (GDP)…
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc., the technology-enabled insurer, has reported a net income of $138.2 million for the third quarter of 2026, up 24.5% compared to $111.0 million in the same period last year. Total revenue rose 35.9% to $361.1 million in Q3 2026, compared to $265.7 million in the prior-year period, with net premiums earned…
Andy Marcell, Deputy CEO of global broking group Aon, explained on the company’s recent earnings call that solid organic revenue growth at Reinsurance Solutions is both a risk capital and diversification story, supported by the team’s commitment to innovation. Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions division recorded 7% organic revenue growth in the third quarter of 2026, which…
The Baldwin Group, an independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm, has announced its preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting revenue growth of 31% despite a net loss of $81.6 million. Total revenue in Q3 2026 increased to $480.3 million from $365.4 million seen in the prior-year period. Organic revenue grew 6%…
Chancellor John Healey has unveiled his first ever Budget, promising to offer more “breathing space” for households and businesses struggling with the cost of living. From help with energy bills to taxes on banks, here’s a breakdown of the most significant announcements of his statement: 1. VAT Cut For Electricity Bills Burnham’s government already took…