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Property general agency (MGA) Delos Insurance Solutions and ROAR Partners, an investment advisory firm specializing in pre-disaster risk mitigation, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide complete disaster risk exposure strategies for wildfire-prone areas in California and the United States. The joint initiative will focus on three key areas: identifying areas with lower development…
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, Inc. (EPIC), a national insurance brokerage and advisory firm, announced the appointment of Miranda Rodriguez as head of project development for its national real estate business. In this newly created position, Rodriguez will focus on strengthening and expanding EPIC’s real estate operations. She will oversee initiatives spanning project design, strategic…
Specialty Program Group (SPG) LLC, a specialty insurance platform, has acquired Logistiq Insurance Solutions (Logistiq) to merge its business with its previously acquired Anova Marine Insurance. This strategic move brings together two marine and transportation insurance entities to create a unified, technology-forward platform that addresses the complex risks of global supply chains through SPG’s freight…
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a specialist insurer operating in the London market, has appointed Lauren Storer as underwriter in its property and motor division, reporting to Neil Robertson, head of open market property. Storer has over 13 years of underwriting experience, specializing in direct and temporary (D&F) property risks underwritten through Lloyd’s, corporate markets and…
Berkshire Hathaway is cutting premiums for its property and casualty (P&C) reinsurance business in 2025 due to increased competition and falling rates, with new chief executive Greg Abel warning the company will continue to reduce reinsurance premiums “as long as these phases of the cycle persist.” Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway CEO…
Accelerant Holdings, a services and data platform that provides insurance through the Accelerant Risk Exchange, has disclosed preliminary unaudited full-year 2025 revenue rising 51% year-over-year to $913 million. Revenue in Q4’25 is expected to be $248 million, up 30% from Q4’24. Additionally, total written premiums in FY25 are expected to increase 35% year over year…
Galaxy Insurance Consultants (Singapore) announced that it has officially obtained a reinsurance brokerage license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This regulatory approval enables the form to bridge the gap between regional clients and the global reinsurance market. A Galaxy spokesman said: “This significant achievement solidifies our position as a trusted insurance partner in…
Consilium, an independent global specialist re/insurance broker, has confirmed the launch of its energy risk solutions division and the appointment of Johnny Hilliard as managing partner. He will join the company upon completion of his current notice period and will be responsible for developing the company’s business in the international energy insurance market. Hilliard leaves…
International professional services firm Aon has advised Kier Group-sponsored Mouchel Business Services Limited Pension Scheme (Money Purchase Component) (MBS-MP) on a transaction to secure benefits for all members of the Just Group, an arrangement supported by the Smart Pension Master Trust. The Muschel Money Purchase segment operates as a defined contribution arrangement that includes a…
Bermuda-based global specialty insurance company Ascot Group Limited has announced the appointments of Patrice Walch-Watson and Christopher Gallagher to its board of directors. Kewsong Lee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ascot Group Limited, commented on the appointment: “Patrice and Chris are both outstanding executives whose leadership, insight and global experience will greatly enhance…