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Five key takeaways from the 1.1 2026 renewals
The renewal was characterised by abundant capacity and strong competition.
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Sources said hundreds of Brown & Brown staff across various offices have left to join Howden US. -
Non-loss impacted major property program rates were down by up to 20% at the renewal period.
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Jim Hays outlined $90mn in stock losses as Howden called Brown & Brown’s narrative “false and inflammatory”.
Verisk entered the agreement to purchase the SaaS platform in July this year.
Former Aon employees are barred from using Aon’s confidential information.
Opinion
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Reinsurance questions remain after late 1.1 renewals start moving through
The pricing battle has been played out but the extent of new demand will only show up in 2026.
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Analysis
Analysis
Insurance Insider reflects on the themes that shaped 2025 for the London market.
Market participants on programs/MGU business in particular feel there's more capacity than 12 months ago.
Insurance Insider reflects on major loss events of 2025 for the London market.
Cedants are opting to bank double-digit savings as reinsurers fight for market share.
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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 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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