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Christoph Jurecka, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Munich Re, one of the world’s largest global reinsurance companies, has said he expects demand for property and casualty (P&C) reinsurance to continue growing over the medium to long term, supported by rising levels of uninsured risk, emerging exposures, and the increasing impact of climate change. Last week,…
Between her work as an actor, comedian and presenter, Whoopi Goldberg is one of the most celebrated stars in Hollywood today – and she’s got the EGOT to prove it. The “O” part of that coveted accolade came in the early 90s, when she picked up the Best Supporting Actress prize at the Oscars for…
Canopius Group, a global specialty and P&C re/insurer, has announced the appointment of Greg Kuchinski as US Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective 9 September 2026. Based in New York, Kuchinski will report to Sam Harrison, CUO at Canopius Group, and incoming Canopius US CEO Nadine Moore. He will join the US Executive Committee, supporting the…
Kestrel Group, a specialty insurance and reinsurance platform, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting $6.7 million in total revenues despite seeing a net loss of $8.1 million. Q2 2026 revenues were up compared to the $5.5 million reported in Q2 2025. The quarter’s net loss compares to the net…
Radian Group Inc., a global multi-line specialty insurer, has reported a total revenue hike of 93% to USD 575 million for the second quarter of 2026, as net premiums earned rose by USD 100 million to USD 504 million, of which 53%, or USD 267 million came from the Specialty segment following the firm’s acquisition…
Reinsurance and capital solutions broker Augment Risk has announced the appointment of Kurt Cripps as group head of growth and broking, a newly created role, effective immediately. In his new position, Cripps has been tasked with driving the firm’s commercial strategy by identifying and executing key growth opportunities across the business. He will also collaborate…
A “dead bedroom” sounds final. Case closed – or in this case, the bedroom door closed to a cold bed. For many couples, a prolonged period without sex can feel like the beginning of the end. “A difficult sexual phase can expose things a couple has avoided: resentment, loneliness, fear of rejection, body insecurity, different…
Yet another heatwave is on the way for parts of England this week, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issuing an amber heat-health alert for multiple areas of the country. Amber heat health alerts have been issued for the East Midlands, East of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, London, North West, South East, South…
Dedicated reinsurance capital is expected to increase further in 2026, as reinsurers continue to benefit from underwriting profits, investment returns and growing participation from third-party capital, according to AM Best, the global insurance credit rating agency, and reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter. In its report Global Reinsurance at an Inflection Point: Can Discipline Survive the Temptation…
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has announced the appointments of Damien Bartlett as Head of Market Unit Life & Health UK and Ireland and Middle East and Africa, and Karen Tan as Chief Underwriting Officer for L&H Re. Effective 1 November 2026, Bartlett will succeed Tamas Bown, who has taken on the role of Swiss Re’s…