Reinsurance News
AI editing tools linked to rising insurance fraud, Verisk reports
18th March 2026
Artificial intelligence-powered editing tools are becoming a routine part of digital life, and data analytics and technology provider Verisk reports that their growing use is now influencing behaviour within insurance claims. In its latest Verisk State of Insurance Fraud study, the company states that 36% of consumers would consider altering a ... Read the full article
James River names Kelly Hadiaris as SVP, Underwriting , Excess Casualty
18th March 2026
James River Group Holdings, Inc., a US specialty insurer focused on excess and surplus lines and reinsurance solutions, has announced that Kelly Hadiaris has returned to the firm as Senior Vice President, Underwriting – Excess Casualty. She will lead the Excess Casualty division within the company’s Excess and Surplus (E&S) segment ... Read the full article
MGAA supports launch of REG Risk 365 to improve counterparty oversight
18th March 2026
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the representative body for UK managing general agents (MGAs), has welcomed the launch of REG Risk 365 by REG Technologies. The new module, part of the REG Network, is designed to enhance governance of counterparties across the insurance distribution chain. The introduction of REG Risk 365 ... Read the full article
AM Specialty Insurance appoints Jamie Micheli as Head of People and Talent
18th March 2026
AM Specialty Insurance Group, a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Jamie Micheli as Head of People and Talent for AM Specialty Insurance Company. Micheli brings more than 12 years of HR experience, with a strong background in strategic human resources management. Throughout her career, she has led ... Read the full article
BPL expands global footprint with new Tokyo office
18th March 2026
BPL, an independent credit and political risk insurance broker, has opened an office in Japan as part of its broader international development. The decision reflects increased demand from Japanese financial institutions, trading houses, multinational corporates and investors for specialised credit and political risk insurance solutions. Interest has been particularly evident among Japanese ... Read the full article
Starr names Igor Di Beo as CEO of Brazil
18th March 2026
Starr, an insurance and investment organisation, has appointed Igor Di Beo as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brazil, effective 23rd March 2026. Di Beo succeeds Cristina Domingues, who will continue as a member of the Starr Brazil board to help ensure a smooth transition. In a recent LinkedIn post, Starr ... Read the full article
Commercial P&C pricing environment textured and nuanced, says Chubb CEO
17th March 2026
In a letter to shareholders following the disclosure of record 2025 results, Evan G. Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chubb, highlighted the firm’s underwriting discipline as key to navigating multiple hard and soft market cycles, noting that while the commercial P&C pricing environment is softening, the shift is ... Read the full article
Ed Ashby succeeds John Johnson as CEO, DUAL North America
17th March 2026
International underwriting agency Dual Group has appointed Ed Ashby as Chief Executive Officer, DUAL North America, marking the division’s next phase of growth. From 23 March 2026, Ashby will be leading the US business from New York, reporting to Richard Clapham, CEO, DUAL Group, who commented: “Ed is a highly experienced ... Read the full article
Kindley Re accelerates growth with $250m capital raise
17th March 2026
Kindley Re, a Bermuda-domiciled life and annuity reinsurance platform, has successfully secured $250 million of additional equity capital commitments. This latest funding was supported by a group of leading institutional investors across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia. The capital injection further strengthens the platform’s ability to expand its reinsurance franchise ... Read the full article
Verisk forms new General Insurance UK & Ireland business unit led by Chris Sawford
17th March 2026
Verisk, a strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, has announced the establishment of Verisk General Insurance UK & Ireland, a new business unit that unifies its offerings across underwriting, claims, and policy administration solutions. The unit aims to support more informed, data-driven decision-making across the insurance ... Read the full article
Rising legal exposure for ultra-processed food manufacturers amid new government-led lawsuits: Swiss Re
17th March 2026
Research published by the reinsurance company Swiss Re in sigma insights 05/2026 examines the evolving legal exposure connected to ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The analysis, written by Jonathan Anchen, Head of Market Intelligence at Swiss Re, and Vinitha Ajit, Research Analyst at Swiss Re, assesses how litigation strategies, scientific debates and public ... Read the full article
OdysseyRe appoints Philip Klecan as Chief Agent of Canada
17th March 2026
Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe), the property and casualty reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, has appointed Philip Klecan as its Chief Agent in Canada, effective March 27th, 2026. In his new role, Klecan will be based in Toronto and serve as the branch’s ... Read the full article
Guy Carpenter names FloodFlash co-founder Ian Bartholomew as Global Head of Parametric Advisory
17th March 2026
Reinsurance Broker Guy Carpenter has hired Ian Bartholomew PhD, Co-Founder and former Chief Underwriting Officer of parametric flood insurer, FloodFlash, as Global Head of Parametric Advisory. Dr. Bartholomew takes on his new role at Guy Carpenter on June 1st, 2026. He will be based in London and will report to David ... Read the full article
Carrick Group appoints Matt Brand as Head of Governance
17th March 2026
Carrick Group Limited, a Bermuda-based international non-life legacy insurer, has appointed Matt Brand as Head of Governance. Brand joins from Hampden Group, where he spent a decade, most recently serving as Group Head of Operations. In his new role, he reports to Chief Executive Officer Tom Nichols and is tasked with ... Read the full article
Strong earnings recovery solidifies SCOR’s positive outlook: Fitch
17th March 2026
French reinsurer SCOR SE has demonstrated significant financial recovery in its 2025 results, which confirm the group’s resilience and capacity to deliver strong capital and earnings performance, according to a credit comment from Fitch Ratings. SCOR reported an adjusted net income of EUR846 million for 2025, representing a return on ... Read the full article
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