Interviews

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.

The reinsurer is offering pricing incentives to members to reintegrate cover.

The aviation specialist is eyeing up diversifying into new classes such as marine.

Better data validation and stronger claims controls are also key for MGAs.

The business is pursuing growth in Bermuda in captives, cyber ILS and alternative risks.

The latest guide is the first in a two-phase programme with a practical guide to follow.

The executive said that outside of property cat, renewals will be “relatively stable”.

After outsized losses, the (re)insurer still sees opportunity in a softening market.

The UK-based insurer’s Florida Re secured state regulatory approval in June.

T&Cs, as well as exclusions, remain largely unchanged, the executive said.

The CEO said smart-follow is a structural evolution of the specialty market.

Regulators do too little to distinguish between generalists and specialists, he said.

CEO Brand said he expected to deliver double-digit growth, if “marginally” lower in 2026.

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.

As both carriers and reinsurers deal with softening markets, all eyes are on hurricane-prone areas.

Inigo CEO Richard Watson said the team is ready for its “second album”.

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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.