Brace promotes Wheeler and Davis as regional Heads of Underwriting for US and London

Brace Underwriting Limited, a multi-line and alternative risk specialist underwriter backed by Octave Specialty Group Inc., has promoted Richard Wheeler to head of US underwriting and Michael Davis to head of Brace’s London underwriting. The pair previously served as senior underwriters. Their appointments reflect a new management structure designed to support Brace’s expansion across its…

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HDI Global names Philip Beblo as new Global Head of Property Underwriting

HDI Global, a Germany-based corporate and specialty insurance company part of the Talanx Group, has appointed Philip Beblo as Head of Property Underwriting, effective May 1, 2026. He will assume global responsibility for the company’s property local risk business and will be responsible for further developing the portfolio and supporting its international expansion. Beblo has…

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PIB appoints Rob Houghton as Chief Operations Officer

Specialist insurance intermediary PIB Group Ltd has announced the appointment of Rob Houghton as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Horton will join the group’s executive leadership team. His responsibilities will span technology and operations, working closely with CEOs and leaders across the group to drive growth while simplifying and scaling operations and…

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Amynta Group combines underwriting units to expand wholesale specialty casualty business

Insurance services provider Amynta Group has strategically merged its underwriting arm Scion Underwriting Services into Ambridge Group to expand its wholesale professional casualty business. The combined new business unit will operate as Ambridge Group’s specialty casualty underwriting division, providing underwriting solutions and expanding services to Amynta’s brokerage partners. Ambridge Specialty Casualty is designed to provide…

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ICMR estimates Lloyd’s valuation above $100bn in 2026 Syndicate Statistics report

Insurance Capital Markets Research (ICMR), a specialist provider of Lloyd’s market data and analytical insights, has released its 2026 edition Syndicate Statisticsa comprehensive review of recent performance and structural trends. The ICMR estimated in a report that if Lloyd’s was publicly traded, its nominal market value would be more than $100 billion (£77 billion), making…

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Bamboo Insurance expands portfolio with new HO-6 Condominium policy

Bamboo Insurance, a technology-enabled managed general underwriter (MGU), has launched a new condo owner (HO-6) insurance policy as part of its broader product expansion strategy. The company emphasizes operational efficiency and responsiveness, combining data-led underwriting with streamlined processes for underwriting, claims and distribution. This approach is designed to enhance service to policyholders and partners while…

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