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Both the primary and reinsurance segments benefitted from a light cat year.
Many commercial risks will have London coverage, but insured values are relatively low.
CEO Greg Case said data centre demand could generate over $10bn in new premium volume in 2026.
The energy broker’s career also includes a stint at Price Forbes.
Regulators do too little to distinguish between generalists and specialists, he said.
The Spanish (re)insurer reported a group net profit of EUR829mn.
The business has not initiated a sale process, with the wheels not yet actively turning on an exit for Apiary.
The broker grew earnings per share by 12.1% during the quarter.
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The syndicate is expected to write ~$300mn of business in 2026.
Opportunities for profitable growth in cat will be hard to predict, the executive said.
The French reinsurer improved its P&C combined ratio by 7.4 points to 80.9%.
The company reported no cat losses but saw a jump in attritional losses.
The insurer continues to exit or reduce unprofitable lines and slowed growth as a result.
CEO Brand said he expected to deliver double-digit growth, if “marginally” lower in 2026.
The broker is monitoring whether the economic environment will limit discretionary spending.
CFO Vogt added that the vehicle’s impact from earned premiums should ramp up from 2026 through 2029.
The fundraising structure for the deal includes a $600mn Convex debt raise.
The broker has more than 20 years’ experience in the energy market.
Onex’s own balance sheet will become a 63% owner and AIG takes a 35% stake.
The broker said it was on track to hit its financial goals despite macro uncertainty.
Greenberg has strong links with IQUW management, and praised the firm’s leadership and cultural fit.
The revised outlooks reflect the difficult moment as Everest moves away from retail.
In insurance, premium growth came from all lines of business except cyber.
Rates pulling back will rein in some of the excess margin obtained over the past three years, he said.
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