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Credit rating agency AM Best has revised the outlook for the US homeowners insurance segment to stable from negative, citing moderating premium growth and enhanced catastrophe risk management practices amid improved property reinsurance market dynamics. According to the Best’s Market Segment Report, the market has remained resilient despite […]

Howden, an insurance and risk advisory group, has appointed Rebecca Poon as its Chief Client Officer for Hong Kong. Most recently, Poon served as a Managing Director at insurance broker Marsh, where she led Marsh (HK) Ltd’s Corporate Division, which services the insurance programmes for major corporate accounts, many of whom are “household […]

The Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), an organisation representing 8,000 lawyers and paralegals across 61 corporate firms, has elected Bridget Tatham, Partner at Browne Jacobson, as President for 2026. Tatham is set to replace Howard Dean, Partner at Keoghs, who served as President for the 2025 period following his appointment in November 2024, […]

I–RE, a specialist in captive specialist insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointment of David Berlanga as Broker Relationship Executive. In his new role, Berlanga will be responsible for building and strengthening relationships with current brokers and partners. He will be instrumental in promoting I-RE’s RE-PAID captive product, […]

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and microplastics are expected to become a source of liability risk for re/insurers, law firm DAC Beachcroft has highlighted in their latest predictions for 2026. The scrutiny and legal action over UPFs are projected to escalate in 2026, mainly driven by growing evidence linking UPFs to chronic diseases, including […]

Gallagher Re, the reinsurance arm of the global broking group, has agreed to acquire the largest independent reinsurance broker in South Africa, Resilea (Pty) Ltd. The reinsurance broker expects the Resilea team to bring a greater level of scale and strength to itself and its clients. Iain Macindoe, previously Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]

Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing-markets-focused re/insurance group, has marked its entry into cyber insurance with the launch of a digital quote-and-bind policy for African businesses. Offered through ASR 24-7, ASR’s automated underwriting platform, the policy provides up to $5 million in coverage to businesses across Africa with […]

ICEYE, a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, has launched five new SAR satellites to close critical information gaps, giving insurers the situational awareness to protect communities, target resources, and speed recovery. The new satellites were reportedly integrated via Exolaunch. They successfully lifted off on […]

Miller, the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Paul Lineham as Head of Data. In his new role, Lineham will focus on enhancing the technological solutions Miller brings to its clients, while helping to implement greater efficiencies and data-driven decision-making to support the firm’s […]

Santam Group, a major South African insurance company, has been granted Lloyd’s final permission for its Santam Syndicate 1918 to underwrite for business beginning on or after January 1, 2026. The new Syndicate will introduce Santam’s established expertise and unique culture to the global specialty insurance market, focusing on Southern Africa […]