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Acrisure Portugal Appoints Former Howden and Aon Exec as New CEO : Acrisure Portugal, part of global fintech Acrisure, appointed João Mendonça as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mendonça joins Acrisure Portugal with more than 25 years’ experience in insurance. He...
Date: February 11, 2026
Generali to Acquire Swiss Life Network for Global Employee Benefits Effort : Generali Group said it entered a long-term agreement with Swiss Life Global Solutions for a worldwide employee benefits commercial partnership and a binding commitment to acquire Swiss Life Network by Generali Employee Benefi...
Date: February 11, 2026
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Harrington Re Ltd. and Harrington Reinsurance Holdings Limited : AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Harrington Re Ltd. (Harrington). AM Best also has affirmed the Long-Term ICR o...
Date: February 11, 2026
Markel International Promotes Exec to Head of Trade Credit : Markel Insurance has promoted Phil Amlot to head of trade credit for Markel International, effective immediately. In his new role, Amlot is responsible for developing and leading Markel International’s long-term strategy...
Date: February 10, 2026
Talanx Expects 25% Net Income Rise for 2025 as Claims Improve : Talanx AG's 2025 net income rose 25% to €2.48 billion ($2.95 billion) on good operating income and claims experience in the second half. The preliminary unaudited figure rose from €1.98 billion the previous year, the grou...
Date: February 10, 2026
Best's Market Segment Report: Strong Investment Returns Support Growth in Free Reserves but Underwriting Performance Remains a Challenge for P&I Clubs : Protection & Indemnity (P&I) clubs have announced general increases ahead of the 20 February 2026 renewal date for shipowners, reflecting the desire to manage persistent claims inflation and ongoing volatility in pool claims ...
Date: February 10, 2026
Cotality: Windstorm Kristin Losses Could Reach $649.8 Million After Slamming Portugal : Industry insured losses on the Iberian Peninsula from Windstorm Kristin should range from €340 million to €550 million ($649.8 million), according to Cotality Hazard HG Command Central. Cotality estimated residential, com...
Date: February 9, 2026
MS Amlin Appoints Former Aon Exec as Head of Exposure Management : Lloyd’s underwriter MS Amlin appointed Andrew Fish as head of exposure management. Fish will lead a team of 35 and will be responsible for enhancing the company’s risk management and pricing strategies through advanced mo...
Date: February 9, 2026
AerCap Recovers $1.5 Billion in Ukraine-Related Aviation Losses : Aviation lessor AerCap Holdings N.V. recovered $1.5 billion in insurance and other losses related to the Ukraine conflict in 2025, bringing its total recoveries to $3 billion with one court case still active. AerCap recog...
Date: February 9, 2026
UK Supreme Court to Hear COVID Business Interruption Claims Appeal : The United Kingdom Supreme Court will hear an appeal in a lawsuit asking whether government payments during COVID-19 can be deducted from business interruption payments. Plaintiffs, which include racecourses, hotels and e...
Date: February 6, 2026
AM Best to Participate at the 50th General Assembly and Conference of FANAF : AM Best will participate in the 50th General Assembly and Conference of the Federation of African National Law Insurance Companies (FANAF), which will take place from Feb. 8-11, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The theme of t...
Date: February 6, 2026
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Orion Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd. : AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Orion Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd. (Orion Re) (Hamilton, Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (...
Date: February 6, 2026
Compre Group Holdings Appoints Deputy CEO : Compre Group Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled international specialty reinsurance group, has hired David Atkins to the newly created role of deputy chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approval. He will be ba...
Date: February 6, 2026
Lloyd's Remains Committed to Digital Re-Platforming Amid Blueprint Two Worries : Lloyd's said it is committed to a digital re-platforming of the market amid reports it may set aside its Blueprint Two digital effort. "Lloyd's remains absolutely committed to supporting the re-platforming of the market t...
Date: February 6, 2026
Willis Appoints Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, Asia in FINEX Business : Willis, a WTW business, appointed Mareli Vermeulen as head of mergers and acquisitions, Asia, within its financial and executive risks business. Based in Singapore, Vermeulen will lead the development and delivery of tra...
Date: February 5, 2026
Canopius Group Appoints Successor to Retiring Chief People Officer : Canopius Group appointed Adrian Phipps to succeed Barbara Turner as chief people officer, effective June. In his new role, Phipps will lead the business’ people strategy, with a focus on talent development, culture, and ...
Date: February 5, 2026
Sampo CEO: UK, Nordic Industrial Lines See Rising Competitive Pressures : Sampo plc posted sharply higher fourth-quarter profit as the group's chief executive officer said digital and commercial lines advanced amid competitive pressure in certain areas. For the year, Sampo raised its underwriti...
Date: February 5, 2026
Marsh Risk Names Exec for Newly Created Global Supply Chain Practice Leader Role : Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, appointed James Crask to the newly created role of global supply chain practice leader.  In this role, Crask is responsible for combining Marsh Risk’s existing supply chain insurance and ...
Date: February 5, 2026
Hannover Re: Jan. 1 Renewals Featured Property Price Declines : Hannover Re saw significant price declines in some areas at Jan. 1 renewals as the reinsurer reported an average risk-adjusted price drop of 3.2% as treaty renewal premium income in traditional property/casualty reinsurance r...
Date: February 5, 2026
Axis Capital Holdings Appoints Group Chief Operations Officer : Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. has appointed Ann Haugh to the newly created role of group chief operations officer, while Dan Draper, Axis group chief underwriting officer, is expanding his responsibilities to include serving as ...
Date: February 4, 2026