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As 1.1 approaches, structured solutions step into the foreground
Solutions are being used to fill the gap left by traditional agg markets.
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Mark Wood chairs Howden Asia Pacific and Howden Private Wealth, and is deputy chair of UK&I.
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A roundup of all the news you need, including Aon's new lawsuit against Howden.
Rowan Douglas steps down as Howden climate risk CEO, stays on as senior adviser.
Mathew Bond will be joining as director of tax.
The executive discussed the importance of mental health as he prepares to step down.
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MGAs break free from the market cycle as new forces reshape the model
PE, more alignment and tech are uncoupling MGAs from traditional market swings.
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Analysis
Analysis
A look back at the year in (re)insurance, with the aid of some of our visual journalism.
Beazley, Hiscox and Lancashire executives spoke 12k words on average in 2025 earnings calls.
The argument for buyers to purchase cyber has never been stronger, yet growth is still lagging.
Expectations that reductions would cap out at low double digits are fading due to capacity oversupply.
Interviews
Interviews
The data available can “help to inform” a carrier’s strategy in the open market.
The syndicate will be managed by Polo Managing Agency.
The CEO conceded some might see Swiss Re’s dividend targets for 2026 as “underwhelming”.
One critical sticking point for Lloyd’s is the true alignment of interest with the market.
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AXIS
Michael McKenna, Head of North America Specialty Insurance, AXIS, outlines the key trends shaping the industry as 2025 comes to a close and underscores that talent acquisition and rapid technology integration will be critical for specialty insurance in 2026.
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AXIS
Looking ahead to 2026, Michael Silas, Head of Global Credit, AXIS, sees mildly positive global growth driven by tech and infrastructure, but says credit sentiment remains cautious and reinsurers must still price to long‑term tail risk.
In Partnership with
Apollo
With real-time data and analytical tools giving underwriters a clear view of pricing adequacy, mix and attachment points, and allowing faster corrective action when rates fall below acceptable thresholds, insurers are shifting into a new paradigm for soft markets, said James Slaughter, Group CUO, Apollo, during an interview at the Insurance Insider’s London Market Conference.
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Fidelis Partnership
Insurers can turn the global energy transition into both a commercial opportunity and a force for societal good, said Charlie Heathcote, Head of Sustainability, the Fidelis Partnership, during an interview at the Insurance Insider’s London Market Conference
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Recorder
Allowing insurers to receive real-time data from MGAs could eliminate the need for monthly bordereaux reporting, said Matt Hicks, Co-founder, Recorder, during an interview at the Insurance Insider’s London Market Conference.
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AXIS
Being able to make use of innovative AI features relies on having structured, organised and logical data.
AI and precise data can enable insurers to innovate policy durations, from annual to transaction-specific, offering more tailored coverage options, said Christina Lucas, Global Market Leader, Insurance, Google Cloud, during an interview at the PwC Insurance Summit.
Pushing 1 January renewals late in the season can undermine outcomes, said Maamoun Rajeh, President, Arch Capital Group. During an interview at the PwC Insurance Summit, Rajeh called for a bifurcated market approach combining strategic partnerships and a collaborative price discovery process months before renewals.
During an interview at the PwC Insurance Summit, SiriusPoint CEO Scott Egan highlighted the danger of pricing cycles. As pressure mounts after a quiet cat quarter, he urged reinsurers not to create pricing cycles by chasing volume at the expense of long-term industry attractiveness and risk adequacy.
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PwC
PwC Partner Matt Britten predicts a wave of dealmaking in 2026, driven by diversified third-party capital from hedge funds, private equity and more. With reinsurers seeking growth and new asset classes emerging, the market is set for increased activity and innovation, he said during an interview at PwC's Insurance Summit.
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