World News
United States
- PartnerRe appoints Marek Garwacki as non-life chief underwriting officer
- BMA warns of governance risks in asset-intensive reinsurance – Kennedys Law
- Subsea infrastructure faces rising security risks amid geopolitical tensions – Gallagher Re
- DeepSeek's AI launch highlights re/insurers’ need for transparent models – RGA
- Alliant Insurance Services names Adrienne Johnson vice president
- Tennessee court upholds verdict in BCBST religious discrimination case
- Noah Molnar: Transforming tenant liability insurance
- Gallagher Bassett acquires W K Webster to expand marine claims expertise
- Brokers must 'ask hard questions' about AI coverage
- How should brokers approach pricing and coverage options in the professional risks space?
United Kingdom
- Insurance Europe calls for clarity on IRRD implementation timeline
- Allianz Trade UK CEO to shift to Americas role
- Markel posts higher operating revenue in 2024
- MD on the power of being a privately-owned brokerage
- AM Best upgrades outlook for IAT Re and Harco to positive
- Miller highlights key risks for the legal sector in 2025
- RGA's 2024 adjusted operating income hits US$1.34 billion
- APAC insurers face minimal risk from LA wildfires – Fitch Ratings
- Gallagher Re appoints Jason Bolding as CEO of Gallagher Securities
- Legal & General to sell US arm
Canada
- Howden reports £3 billion revenue as reinsurance and M&A drive growth
- Los Angeles wildfires are a lesson for Canadian businesses: IBC
- iA Financial Corporation acquires Global Warranty
- Sompo names Lily Claydon chief risk officer for APAC
- Central Alberta school divisions dealing with PowerSchool data hack
- Wawanesa obtains JSON standards certification
- Talanx sees 25% profit growth in 2024, raises payouts to shareholders
- Markel reports higher results in 2024
- Great-West Lifeco posts record earnings in Q4
- FSRA revokes licenses of two agents, cites misconduct and untrustworthiness
New Zealand
- Asteron Life bolsters adviser distribution with key appointment
- BMS strengthens Iberian presence with acquisition of Rasher
- MAPFRE RE enters cat bond market with Recoletos Re DAC
- Miller to acquire AHJ Holdings, expanding reinsurance capabilities
- DUAE-sourced premiums set to rise as re/insurers strengthen partnerships – AM Best
- Oxbridge Re selects Coinbase Prime for Bitcoin and Ethereum custody
- Why fire risks on container ships are still a major issue
- ACC enters partnership to improve farm safety in New Zealand
- Talanx delivers strong 2024 results, eyes €2.1 billion+ profit in 2025
- Markel's 2024 results increase
Asia
- One in five motor claims in Singapore fraudulent – GIA
- Expect tighter competition in Thailand next year, Prudential CEO says
- Singlife launches Connect 2.0 to support more insurance startups
- Swiss Re increases P&C Re reserves by $2.4 billion amid US liability review
- McGill & Partners appoints head of emerging technology
- BDIC debuts cryptocurrency insurance unit with global expansion plans
- Aon continues leadership changes with new Asia Pacific risk head
- Talanx achieves €1.98 billion profit in 2024, boosts dividend to €2.70
- Markel records higher results in 2024
- Legal & General to offload US arm to Asian giant
Australia
- Zurich and Aon unveil new clean hydrogen insurance facility for net-zero transition
- Mamone joins WTW to lead global software delivery and strategy
- Aventum commits US$12 million to develop ATOMX technology
- Suncorp rolls out grants to help communities rebuild and stay disaster-ready
- Rising car insurance costs hit young Australians – can brokers help?
- North Queensland begins flood recovery, insurance claims surge
- Australia hit by 47 million data breaches in 2024 – one every second
- Bupa leads healthcare sustainability push with waste reduction initiative
- Talanx hits record €1.98 billion profit in 2024, plans further growth
- Markel's financial results higher in 2024