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The former SPA graduates to a full syndicate under Probitas management. -
The pricing battle has been played out but the extent of new demand will only show up in 2026.
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Larke assumed the role of class leader in April as part of a planned succession.
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Defendants can service clients who signed BOR letters as of December 29.
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Patel was recognised for services to charity and Riley for business leadership and inclusion
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The influx of capital, combined with a quiet wind season, led to favorable conditions for cedants during 1.1 renewals.
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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.
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Insurance Insider reflects on the themes that shaped 2025 for the London market.
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Market participants on programs/MGU business in particular feel there's more capacity than 12 months ago.
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Most Covid BI claims are due to lapse in March 2026.
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Luca Ronsisvalle and Jan von Kamp bring marine and energy capability.
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Insurance Insider reflects on major loss events of 2025 for the London market.
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K2’s CUO Parth Patel will serve as the SPA’s active underwriter as it was granted permission to underwrite for 1.1.
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The fund has signed up Oliver Hemsley and Peter Montanaro to its board.
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The facility has expanded to cover construction and renewable energy risks.
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The CEO is looking to bring in external capital to support a new independent syndicate.
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Howard Hughes Holdings agreed to buy the carrier for $2.1bn.
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Cedants are opting to bank double-digit savings as reinsurers fight for market share.
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Savannah Thompson resigned from TFP, where she had been since 2017.
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Sources said hundreds of Brown & Brown staff across various offices have left to join Howden US.
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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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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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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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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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As demand rises across the digital asset space for multiple forms of crypto-related insurance, competition is building.
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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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The storm outbreak follows similar events in the area in 2020 and 2023.
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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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The outlook flags “large uncertainties” amid possible El Niño through summer 2026.
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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.
