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.

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.

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.

Scale is increasingly becoming a differentiator for reinsurance carriers, the broker noted.

Being conservative and stable is the name of the reinsurer’s game.

Earnings covers do not need to equal aggregate reinsurance deals, the broker said.

Anticipation, motivation and inspiration are central to effective implementation.

Paul Campbell details how the most profitable insurers act during a soft versus hard market.

Reinsurance CEO Wakefield said reinsurance structures may evolve for prolonged growth.

The CEO said the AHJ acquisition brought a ‘step change’ to Miller’s reinsurance growth.

The reinsurer’s new CEO said he sees no need for a radical shift in strategy.

The California wildfires showed reinsurers can absorb major cats and remain profitable.

Apollo executives David Ibeson and James Slaughter are committed to the future as a combined entity.

The executive said claims can be a differentiator in a softening market.

Assurex’s global independent broker network pumps $4bn of premium into the London market.

The carrier booked top-line growth of 2% in H1.

The family-owned group is embarking on a major international expansion.

CEO Alex Maloney said Lancashire’s growth was “more measured” amid softening.

The carrier posted its H1 results earlier today, beating analyst consensus.

The LMA head also praised Velonetic for transparency on Blueprint 2.

The company has also expanded its relationships with US and UK MGAs.

The CEO said business remains adequately priced in most classes.

The firm is currently working with 13 MGAs, including QMetric and Eaton Gate.

The insurer is weighing up options including entering new geographies and M&A.

A second syndicate is being explored for “big and bold” new lines

The executive said there was an ‘active cross-sell culture’ across The Fidelis Partnership.

Marsh’s property book saw an average decline of 9% in Q1, a trend that appears to have continued through Q2.

The Lloyd’s syndicate was one of just a couple of reinsurance start-ups in the current hard market.

The $2.6bn deal provides Ergo with an entry point to the US SME market.

The soft market continued through H1 2025, especially on shared programs.

Gallagher Re’s Lara Mowery said mid-year renewals marked the “beginnings of capacity” emerging.

The executive told this publication he will have more time “to propel” embedded auto MGA In The Car.

There has been an uptick in UK retail firms buying cyber after a string of attacks.

The carrier’s president Andrew McMellin is aiming to double London market share in the next five years.

The executive said the MGA model is here to stay and offers an “immense value”.

The firm's near-term global strategy includes operations in the UK, US, parts of Europe and Asia.