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Latest News
Latest News
A roundup of all the news you need, including Ark's hiring of Atrium’s Alex Cullen.
New entrants to the line of business have heightened competition for talent.
The group reported an 89.7% combined ratio for the quarter.
Willis has made a series of aviation hires on both sides of the Atlantic in recent weeks.
Analysis
Analysis
As with 2024, pricing pressure has been most acute on top layers.
P&C combined ratios were higher than Q1 2024, and wildfires impacted Hannover Re most.
Delegates welcomed the FCA’s red-tape cut, but said more is yet to come.
Soft conditions have led to “less acute" underwriting discipline, sources said.
Interviews
The executive said the industry can continue to grow by embracing emerging threats.
The exec said if he were a carrier CEO, now is the time he would start looking for deals.
The executive said secular heightened risk trends would fuel the carrier’s primary expansion.
Jacqui Ferrier speaks with Insurance Insider in her first interview since taking the reins.
Behind the Headlines

Behind the Headlines is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Insurance Insider's senior reporter Sam Casey.

Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London market through discussions with the journalists who broke them. Plus, hear from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.

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Insider on Air
In Partnership With AXIS
Companies are focusing on offering mental health support to employees. “We're listening, we're learning and we're sharing,” said Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS, with Phil Schermer, Founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds.
In Partnership With Markel
As AI and data analytics reshape the insurance industry, Brendan Hanley, managing director of binding P&C at Markel, explains how these tools can offer real efficiency gains.
Jack Kuhn, President of Westfield Specialty, discusses the shifting market cycles and changing landscape at RISKWORLD 2025.
Alliant is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and is the ‘furthest thing from a serial acquirer,’ Greg Zimmer, CEO, Alliant, said at RISKWORLD 2025.
In Partnership With Arch
Today’s casualty market is “challenging” driven by shrinking capacity and tightening excess layers, said Pete McGuinness, EVP, national accounts casualty, for Arch.
Uncertainty around political climate, weather and a possible recession is firming the market, said Wendy Houser, President, wholesale and specialty, Markel.
In Partnership With Markel
Private equity investors may not have the same timeline as the multi-year construction projects they’ve invested in, which could leave surety writers holding the keys if private equity walks away, said Mike Keimig, president and CEO of Markel Surety.
In Partnership With Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Parametric insurance and multi-year, multi-line structured solutions are two tools that can help insureds manage natural catastrophes, said Katie McGrath, regional CEO of North America for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
In Partnership With Falvey Insurance Group
Jack Falvey, CEO of Falvey Insurance Group, talked to Insider on Air about what sets his MGA apart in an increasingly crowded field and why “just having relationships” isn’t enough anymore.
Kathleen Reardon, CEO of Hiscox Re & ILS, also talked about the impact of the California wildfires and why it’s important for cedants to work with a reinsurer with strong underwriting and modelling skills when disaster strikes.
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