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Sources said hundreds of Brown & Brown staff across various offices have left to join Howden US. -
The US insurer squeezed its retention in a renewal where cat treaty retentions are widely holding steady.
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According to S&P, the carrier’s outlook is “stable”.
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The market is conceding some ground on wordings, after a tightening of conditions post-Ukraine.
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Lyndsey Bauer joined Paragon in 2007 and has previously held senior positions at Marsh.
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Plus, the latest people moves and all the top news of the week.
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This was the second issuance completed by Farmers via its Bermuda reinsurance vehicle Topanga Re.
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The company named two execs to head global wholesale and commercial.
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Market sources have also raised the prospect of moving the market beyond bureau reliance.
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The SPV will underwrite a “broad and highly diversified” portion of Amwins’ ~$6bn delegated authority premiums.
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What were the defining moments that shaped the insurance market in 2025?
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The facility provides solvency support via a fresh equity injection under various scenarios.
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Ackman targets high-teens ROE at Vantage via underwriting gains and equity investing.
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The downstream market has suffered a string of costly claims this year.
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The deal follows a minority investment from the insurer in the summer.
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Savannah Thompson is set to exit after eight years with the company.
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The Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman vehicle will sell for 1.5x book value.
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The MGA will also launch into cyber in 2026, adding to its property and marine lines.
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The MGA has renewed its binder for 2026 with capacity from Lloyd’s.
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Transactions reveal the attractiveness of the "underwriting plus" business model.
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The parties now have 60 days to file a stipulation to dismiss the action.
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Justin Camara was EVP and portfolio director for financial and professional liability.
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The finance committee discussed shifting market dynamics as tort reform takes effect.
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Andrew Ealey joined Canopius in 2010 as a property treaty underwriter.
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Nearly one-third of 2025’s talent movement was recorded in Q3.
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Several of Henrietta Butcher’s former Tysers colleagues have also moved to Lockton Re.
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From 2026, the facility will also offer longer maximum construction periods.
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Pricing in the D&O market is starting to flatten after several years of steep decreases.
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The newly created role will have responsibility for algorithmic and digital distribution channels.
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Clifford’s appointment follows Everest’s $2bn renewal rights sale to AIG.
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Los Angeles wildfires and SCS pushed US losses to $89bn.
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The six D&I partner networks already derive most of their funding from other sources.
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He will join Gallagher as chief broking officer for EMEA transaction solutions.
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Nick Hankin replaces Chris Killourhy, who is becoming group CFO.
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The broking group also increased its euro loan by EUR160mn to EUR1.16bn.
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PoleStar Re Ltd 2026-1 includes three sub-layers, which run for a three-year term.
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The storm outbreak follows similar events in the area in 2020 and 2023.
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Solutions are being used to fill the gap left by traditional agg markets.
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The packages contained client lists and records saved as “TOP SECRET” on a former employee’s computer.
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The insurer plans to automate around 85% of key functions surrounding underwriting and claims processes.
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Fleming Re bought the James River Re legacy book in 2024.
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Rowan Douglas steps down as Howden climate risk CEO, stays on as senior adviser.
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The guidance will come into force on 1 September 2026.
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Mathew Bond will be joining as director of tax.
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The executive discussed the importance of mental health as he prepares to step down.
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At present, Mosaic Syndicate 1609 is managed by Asta.
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The outlook flags “large uncertainties” amid possible El Niño through summer 2026.
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The data available can “help to inform” a carrier’s strategy in the open market.
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Plus, the latest people moves and all the top news of the week.
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The market is “extremely competitive”, with several launces from MGAs and syndicates expected.
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The country's competition commission said the takeover would result in less competition.
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PE, more alignment and tech are uncoupling MGAs from traditional market swings.
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How do you harmonise distribution strategies in a rapidly evolving marketplace?
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Guy Carpenter has sued Willis Re over a mass team lift in London and Bermuda in June.
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London-based Tristram Prior will transfer to Bermuda to lead the line of business.
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The London carrier has explored how businesses are navigating an era of accelerating risk.
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A look back at the year in (re)insurance, with the aid of some of our visual journalism.
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The group aims for earnings per share growth of more than 8%.
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Approached for comment, Chubb denies that it submitted “an offer” for AIG.
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The carrier said it will leverage its strong position in the ongoing favourable environment.
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Canopius will continue to be one of several capacity providers to the MGA.
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This publication revealed the GC trio were set to join the start-up broker in June.
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Beazley, Hiscox and Lancashire executives spoke 12k words on average in 2025 earnings calls.
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Colette Buckley joins Steven Ridgers, who became Axis head of erection all risks in October.
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Clive Strickland previously worked at Gallagher, where he had been a partner since 2020.
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The carrier is understood to have had a significant line size on the slip.
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The highest portion of losses was experienced in Alberta.
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The argument for buyers to purchase cyber has never been stronger, yet growth is still lagging.
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Global insurance premiums reached an all-time high of $15.3bn by year end 2024.
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The consortium goes live from 1 January 2026.
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The LMA, FCA and Liiba welcomed the direction of travel but said progress is slow.
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Expectations that reductions would cap out at low double digits are fading due to capacity oversupply.
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Icen said the hire supports its continued investment in developing a global M&A specialist.
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The syndicate will be managed by Polo Managing Agency.
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The marine insurer said a volatile claims environment necessitated rate adjustments.
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The deal adds a forward-flow, giving Compre the option to reinsure additional future years.
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Oaktree will fund the syndicate and act as investment manager for its assets.
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The review found an unrelated breach over the CEO failing to log a journey on a private jet.
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BNP Paribas will take a EUR1.11bn stake in Ageas.
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The mechanism would work similarly to Flood Re.
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The CEO conceded some might see Swiss Re’s dividend targets for 2026 as “underwhelming”.
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The Japanese P&C carrier agreed a deal to buy 15% of WR Berkley shares in March.
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Charlotte Pritchard is set to succeed Andrew Creed, effective 5 January.
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According to the Civil Unrest Index, protest activity has soared over the past two years.
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Mark Wood chairs Howden Asia Pacific and Howden Private Wealth, and is deputy chair of UK&I.
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Plus, the latest people moves and all the top news of the week.
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The reinsurer’s “refreshed” strategy to focus on AI and a new share-buyback programme.
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One critical sticking point for Lloyd’s is the true alignment of interest with the market.
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Several Lloyd’s syndicates are also now providing cover for the federal insurer.
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He and Fletcher stand accused of aiding Willis Re in an unlawful team lift.
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The underwriter has spent 30 years in fine art insurance.
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The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), setting out its “core asks” for 2026, has said it is expecting the market to achieve multiple peer-to-peer technology adoptions next year.
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The underwriter is set to leave the business after 20 years.
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McGill’s Underscore platform will identify eligible risks for Aegis to follow.
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This publication revealed Jeroen van de Grampel and Nicholas Moore’s departures in August.
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The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
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All-risks premium increases are now understood to be in the 15% to 20% range.
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The transaction is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2026.
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The company had argued the judge missed key info when dismissing the case.
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Sources said the deal will value the US M&A insurance broker at over $500mn.
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Baldwin said the $1bn merger with CAC accelerates the firm's specialization plans by at least five years.
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Next year will mark five consecutive years of insolvency increases.
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Smaller syndicates are lifting their share of the market, as the top quartile also returned to growth.
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New Nuclear is currently raising capacity, with an eye to launch in 2026.
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Marsh has accused its former execs of flouting a preliminary injunction.
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Data points to growth in surrogacy and IVF support across the industry.
