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A roundup of all the news you need, including Nexus’ W&I withdrawal.
The Bermuda-based executive joined the Ardonagh Group’s reinsurance broking arm in March 2023.
Spectrum joins investors ForgePoint, Hudson and MTech.
Stephen Ridgers is leaving his current role as head of construction midcorp at Allianz Commercial.
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Variation in the age of permacrisis: The Big Four diversify
Continental composite carriers aim to smooth volatility with new initiatives.
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Analysis
Analysis
Several airlines are understood to have come to market early.
According to McKinsey, the projected spending on data centers is expected to hit $6.7tn by 2030.
The deal will be watched closely by Radian’s handful of similar peers.
Small modular reactors are increasingly viewed as a means of meeting surging energy demand.
Interviews
Interviews
The Corporation’s chair laid out plans to make Lloyd’s a preeminent market in the long term.
The CEO said the lack of portfolio crossover was highly attractive to Inigo.
There will also be a renewed focus on organic growth, both in P&C and across US and international operations.
The carrier’s chief buyer urged a partnership approach from reinsurers.
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The explosive growth of the E&S market, coupled with higher seller valuations, is driving a steady stream of carrier M&A activity, said Jason Murgio, Principal & CEO and Paul Procops, Vice President, of boutique insurance investment bank Merger & Acquisition Services.
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“That’s what we live for,” said Darren Tasker, Head of Construction, North America, Allianz Commercial, emphasizing the deep expertise needed to navigate multi-billion-dollar data center construction projects and deliver tailored, comprehensive insurance coverage.
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January 1 renewal rates will be determined by the next 60 days of possible hurricane loss activity and any change to interest rates.
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As the reinsurance industry “fought incredibly hard” for its recent underwriting profits, SiriusPoint CEO Scott Egan remains hopeful that the market will remain disciplined coming into Jan. 1 renewals.
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Active Re
MGA’s can be challenging but cost effective and “we use them to expand our footprint in new markets and new lines of business”.
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Everest
It is your people who differentiate you in a competitive reinsurance market, Klinger said.
While investors recently have favored the “instant gratification” of supporting brokers and MGAs, start-up reinsurer Mereo CEO David Croom-Johnson said he thinks capital will “fall back in love” with balance-sheet companies who deliver consistent profitable results.
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Moody's
Named peril specific mass tort litigation coverage is a $5bn opportunity for reinsurers.
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Scor
Alternative capital can support M&A, says Eric le Mercier.
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