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The unit will be led by Ed Hochberg, global risk solutions leader at Guy Carpenter. -
Syndicate 3705 adds to the MGA’s roster of capacity providers.
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Weather events and potential increases in US casualty reserves remain sources of volatility.
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Zaffino will become executive chair of AIG and retire as CEO by mid-year.
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Gallagher’s $13.45bn deal for AssuredPartners was completed in August.
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The move comes after a 200+ person mass team lift from Brown & Brown’s retail business in the US.
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Ashleigh Edwards will report to group CUO Mark Pepper.
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This publication exclusively revealed the $1bn deal last November.
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Reinsurers’ average RoE was 16% as of September 2025.
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The US CEO said the acquisition will be “truly transformative” for its TL clients.
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Atlantic’s founders are to become Howden shareholders.
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The underwriting unit has also rebranded D&O specialist Leopanthera.
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The president and CEO will also be eligible for up to $50mn in shares.
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Tom Wakefield says there is scope for opportunistic reinsurance purchases in 2026.
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The renewal was characterised by abundant capacity and strong competition.
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The market was unphased by January’s record wildfire loss in Los Angeles.
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Non-loss impacted major property program rates were down by up to 20% at the renewal period.
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The pricing battle has been played out but the extent of new demand will only show up in 2026.
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Jim Hays outlined $90mn in stock losses as Howden called Brown & Brown’s narrative “false and inflammatory”.
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Verisk entered the agreement to purchase the SaaS platform in July this year.
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Former Aon employees are barred from using Aon’s confidential information.
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Price has become a key differentiator in marine and energy.
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Cedants pursued property renewals “aggressively” amid excess reinsurer capacity.
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The broker is seeking an injunction, arguing it lost customers to Howden over the weekend.
