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American International Group (AIG), an insurance organization providing commercial and personal insurance solutions in more than 200 countries and jurisdictions, has promoted Sameer Mir to the role of Reinsurance Manager, GCC and North Africa. Mir’s appointment follows nearly 16 years with AIG, during which time he held a range of underwriting, business development and client-facing…
UK-based digital managing general agency (MGA) Ripe’s revenue increased by 21% year-on-year, with turnover in the 12 months to 31 December 2025 rising to £24.9m from £20.6m in 2024. The strong performance in 2025 marks Ripe’s 18th consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth. Ripe chief financial officer Rob Styring said: “We delivered another strong earnings…
In May, we partnered with global reinsurer Swiss Re to host the second Heritage Market Roundtable in Brighton, held in conjunction with the Heritage Re/Insurance Market Annual Conference. The event brought together 13 leaders and experts from across the retrospective ecosystem to examine the market in transition. In partnership with Swiss Re, the 2026 Reinsurance…
Trivora Insurance, a technology-advanced managed general agency (MGA) specializing in cyber insurance and related risks for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced a growth investment led by New York-based private investment firm Carroll Street Capital. The new capital will be used to support Trivora’s specialty business expansion, cyber and related risk product innovation, and continued…
Arch Insurance International, part of Arch Capital Group, a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist insurance solutions, has appointed Fred Bisson as Head of Digital Algorithms, effective immediately. He will lead the development of algorithmic solutions to support digital trading capabilities In his new role, Bisson will develop and oversee algorithmic solutions to strengthen Arch’s digital trading…
The UK P&I Club and TT Club made a joint offer to acquire Thomas Miller Holdings on 18 June 2026 through TMH Bidco (a special purpose vehicle set up by the two clubs to facilitate the transaction), which has been approved by more than 89% of shareholders. To support the transition process, two representatives from…
International insurer and reinsurer QBE Insurance Group Limited has promoted Queralt Vila to Head of European Distribution, effective August 1, 2026, to lead the business and drive regional growth. In her new role, Vila will report to QBE Chief Customer Officer Andrew Besant and join the Market Management Executive Committee and the European Management Council…
Global professional services firm Aon has announced the appointment of Nick Komissarov as head of North America Lifestyle Consulting for its Strategy & Technology Group, effective immediately. In his new role based in California, Komissarov will lead the firm’s consulting capabilities, focused on helping clients seize key opportunities across the life spectrum, including capital optimization,…
Palantir Technologies Inc., a software company specializing in big data integration, analytics and artificial intelligence, has expanded its presence in Mexico through a partnership with GNP Seguros (Grupo Nacional Province), Mexico’s largest insurance company and part of the Grupo BAL consortium. This alliance is a milestone for Palantir, as GNP Seguros becomes the company’s first…
Julie Dubuisson has been appointed Country Manager for the Benelux region of Lloyds Europe, effective July 15, 2026. In her new role, Dobson is responsible for representing and developing Lloyd’s markets in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Based in Luxembourg, she will work closely with brokers, insurers, policyholders and market stakeholders to support the development…