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Confidence in the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation remains strong: ORIMA Research
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Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
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Insurer confidence in the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) remains high, according to the latest 2024/25 Insurer Customer Survey, conducted independently by ORIMA Research. Among its key findings, the survey – which captured feedback from 75 insurer customers – revealed high levels of satisfaction across both the Terrorism and Cyclone Reinsurance Pools. ARPC also received […] The post Confidence in the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation remains strong: ORIMA Research appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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FERMA urges re/insurers to close coverage gap for Europe’s net-zero transition
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Beth Musselwhite
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The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has highlighted a critical gap in adequate and accessible insurance coverage to support Europe’s transition to net zero, urging the re/insurance industry to recognise its vital role in closing it. According to a recent FERMA report, building on its 2022 white paper Insuring the Transition, European companies […] The post FERMA urges re/insurers to close coverage gap for Europe’s net-zero transition appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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As Asia’s over-65 population nearly doubles by 2050, insurers face new financial risks: Swiss Re
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Taylor Mixides
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As Asia’s population ages rapidly, insurers must adjust their strategies to meet the changing needs of older adults, according to Ping Ji, Matt Singleton, and Torben Swart of Swiss Re Group, a global reinsurance company that provides research and risk management support to life and health insurers. In 2000, only 6% of the region’s population […] The post As Asia’s over-65 population nearly doubles by 2050, insurers face new financial risks: Swiss Re appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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AM Best revises US health insurance segment outlook to negative
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Beth Musselwhite
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US health insurers have come under significant pressure due to increased utilisation and higher medical costs across the industry, prompting AM Best to revise its outlook on the segment to negative from stable. In its recent report, AM Best highlighted that the US health insurance industry is facing broad-based increases in medical expenditures. These are […] The post AM Best revises US health insurance segment outlook to negative appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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MSIG Singapore expands marine capabilities
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Saumya Jain
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MSIG Singapore, a subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group, has partnered with MSIG Specialty Marine and appointed the firm as its underwriting agent to expand its marine capabilities. The move aligns with MSIG’s strategic growth ambitions and aims to enable the carrier to underwrite Protection & Indemnity (P&I) risks directly from its Singapore office. Through this […] The post MSIG Singapore expands marine capabilities appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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Howden launches reinsurance operations in Iberia, led by Santos and Pombo
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Taylor Mixides
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Howden Re, the reinsurance, capital markets, and strategic advisory business of global broker Howden Group, has announced two senior hires to establish its Iberian operations—an important advancement in the company’s international growth strategy. David Santos has been named Managing Director of Howden Re Iberia, with Antonio Pombo appointed as Director. Both will be based in […] The post Howden launches reinsurance operations in Iberia, led by Santos and Pombo appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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Softening reinsurance market could drive M&A opportunities: Fitch
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Saumya Jain
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According to Fitch Ratings, a softening reinsurance marketplace might well drive the return of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity as organic opportunities diminish and players with accumulated capital mull takeovers of companies less successful in the hard market. In a recent report, Fitch noted that in 2025, there was no major and very limited reinsurance […] The post Softening reinsurance market could drive M&A opportunities: Fitch appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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Premia Re gets A- rating from AM Best
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Saumya Jain
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Credit ratings agency AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Premia Reinsurance Ltd., Bermuda. The outlook assigned to these ratings is stable. Premia Re operates in the non-life run-off market. The firm is a flagship reinsurer of the greater Premia […] The post Premia Re gets A- rating from AM Best appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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Harte and Taylor join Consilium’s Professional & Executive Risk Solutions division
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Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
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Consilium, the global speciality re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointments of two new associates in its Professional and Executive Risk Solutions division. Michael Harte has been appointed Associate Partner, bringing with him over 11 years of experience in retail and wholesale across both financial and professional risks, as well as […] The post Harte and Taylor join Consilium’s Professional & Executive Risk Solutions division appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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Bain Capital to acquire Jensten Group from Livingbridge
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Beth Musselwhite
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Private investment firm Bain Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Jensten Group, a UK commercial insurance broker, from Livingbridge, with the transaction expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. Founded in 1986, Jensten has evolved into a multi-channel distribution platform serving small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK. It operates […] The post Bain Capital to acquire Jensten Group from Livingbridge appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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