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Carbon hires Howden to advise as Lloyd’s fervour drives in-bound interest
The business has not initiated a sale process, with the wheels not yet actively turning on an exit for Apiary.
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CEO Greg Case said data centre demand could generate over $10bn in new premium volume in 2026.
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The broker grew earnings per share by 12.1% during the quarter.
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The syndicate is expected to write ~$300mn of business in 2026.
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Pressures mount for 2026, but London rate falls still stable on 2025 trends
Brokers may encourage clients to capitalise on falling rates by boosting coverage.
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Private capital providers are being signed down as two strong years have piqued interest.
Reinsurers are willing to concede on pricing, while cyber interest is on the rise.
Part five in our series looks at how AI can empower brokers to add value as well as speed.
Insurance grad vacancies were down 18% year-on-year in the UK, ahead of a 3% nationwide drop.
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The syndicate says it will not set any top-line targets on digital follow strategies.
The CEO said that IGI’s action within its PI book showed it was ready to walk away from unprofitable business.
The European broker said a London wholesaler is the ‘missing piece’ of its strategy.
The MGA is also looking to build out its US mid-market professional liability expertise.
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Use of technology is likely to separate the “leaders from the laggers” in the MGA/program business space, said Shanil Williams, CEO, Allianz Commercial, Americas.
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Property remains both a challenge and an opportunity for insurers, said Brian Farrell, SVP Program Management Lead, P and C Programs, Arch.
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MultiStrat, the founder of casualty ILS, is focusing on committed capital to grow, said Bob Forness, CEO, MultiStrat.
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Ahead of the upcoming Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting, top of mind for many are climate, economy and geopolitics, says Nikhil da Victoria Lobo, Head of P and C Reinsurance for Western and Southern Europe and Middle East and Africa for Swiss Re.
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