PERILS ups October Australia east coast SCS insured losses to AUD 1.512bn

Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS has revealed its second industry loss estimate for Australia’s east coast severe convective storm (SCS), which affected Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria between October 26 and November 1, 2025, costing the insurance market A$1.512 billion. In line with its Australian insurance coverage definitions, PERILS explained that this estimate…

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Coalition to help private equity firms manage cyber risk with new active insurance solution

Coalition, an aggressive insurance company focused on preventing digital risks, has launched a private equity business to help businesses manage cyber risks. This new cyber insurance solution was developed with a private equity-focused broker. Its custom design will help private equity firms, sponsors, general partners and their portfolio companies manage complex, fast-moving cyber risks from…

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Peak Re names Philip Hough as CUO

Hong Kong-based global reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Philip Hough as its new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective April 2, 2026. Hof will be based in Hong Kong and report directly to the reinsurer’s chief executive, Franz Joseph Hahn. In his new role, Hough will lead Peak Re’s property and casualty underwriting strategy and business…

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MNK Group appoints Daniel Ferguson as Group Treasury Director

Independent global insurance group MNK Group has announced the appointment of Daniel Ferguson to the newly created role of Group Financial Controller. In this role, Ferguson will establish a dedicated finance function designed to increase financial acumen, enhance market resiliency and enable continued growth. He will design and implement the capital infrastructure needed to support…

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Buyers’ market to persist through 2026, some to seek additional reinsurance: Gallagher

Gallagher President and CEO J. Patrick Gallagher predicted that the buyer’s market is expected to continue this year, and while some insurance companies are satisfied with the reinsurance programs they obtained during the January 1 renewal season, others are expected to seek additional protection later in 2026. Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re said risk-adjusted real estate…

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Floods in Malawi and Mozambique trigger REPAIR’s parametric coverage

Devastating floods in Malawi and Mozambique triggered the practical trigger of the Regional Emergency Preparedness and Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) program, disbursing more than US$22.3 million within seven working days to support emergency national flood responses in these countries, allowing governments to mobilize immediate relief. As REPAIR participating countries, Malawi and Mozambique subsequently triggered activation requests…

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Aon designed & placed world’s first data centre reinsurance treaty, says CEO Case

Global brokerage group Aon, whose reinsurance solutions team recently designed and developed the first data center-specific treaty, is actively working with other insurers to continue to “innovate and lead” in this “generational opportunity,” President and CEO Greg Case said earlier today. The opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of digital infrastructure, particularly artificial intelligence, machine…

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Private credit’s growth is accelerating M&A convergence and redefining deal strategies: PwC

Christopher Sur, global financial services transaction leader at PwC Germany, said the global financial services industry is undergoing a major transformation, with scale expansion and private credit growth becoming the main forces behind mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Dealmakers are shaking off the caution of previous years and embracing a “generational shift” in how capital is…

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Tysers appoints Marlena Truszczynska as Head of Shipping Claims

Tysers, the independent Lloyd’s insurance broker owned by Australia’s AUB Group, has appointed Marlena Truszczynska as head of shipping claims, marine and aviation. The appointment is in line with Tysers’ long-term commitment to providing outstanding claims services to its clients. Truszczynska brings extensive expertise with over 11 years of experience. Tesers said her leadership, creativity…

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