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Latest News
Latest News
A roundup of all the news you need, including our interview with Conduit Re’s new CEO.
The total cost excluding a 15% quota share was $201.85mn, with rates down 12.2% from last year.
Most of the losses are attributable to a supercell storm in Texas.
The executive replaces Mike Warwicker, who left the firm earlier this year.
Analysis
Analysis
Insight into the state of the insurance M&A market, powered by this publication's deal database.
Broker facilities and increased US domestic appetite are accelerating the softening.
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.
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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In Partnership With AXIS
The increase in business and leisure travel – plus niche travel, such as for cosmetic procedures – is driving increased demand for travel insurance, said Guy Bonwick, Head of Global Specialty Accident and Health at AXIS.
In Partnership With Delos
“Wildfire is a specialist peril," said Kevin Stein, Co-Founder and CEO of Delos, explaining how harnessing data is redefining wildfire risk underwriting.
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.
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