Life reinsurance serves as vital diversification mechanism for Big Four: AM Best
AM Best has noted that life protection reinsurance, driven largely by the US market, has been a key element of the European Big Four reinsurers’ risk profiles, providing diversification and earnings stability, with typical margins of 5%–10%. “This reduces the…
Nationwide completes acquisition of renewal rights for Markel’s Global Reinsurance unit
As previously announced, Columbus-domiciled Nationwide, a diversified financial services and insurance company in the United States, has completed the acquisition of the renewal rights of Markel Insurance’s Global Reinsurance business. This signals Markel’s exit from the reinsurance market as part…
Willis launches global digital auto-follow facility Gemini
Willis, a WTW business, has announced the launch of Gemini, a global digital auto-follow facility designed to provide sustainable capacity locally to clients across their insurance portfolios. The “innovative” solution is set to address the growing complexity of risk and…
Swiss Re appoints Robin Spencer as COO for L&H Reinsurance
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has appointed Robin Spencer as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) business unit, effective 1st September 2025. Based in London, Spencer will oversee Swiss Re’s global L&H Re operations, focusing…
How to improve employee financial wellbeing in the workplace
Financial worries are more than just a personal concern – it’s a growing workplace challenge which is affecting people’s productivity. How can employers help?
Embedding climate risk in insurers’ risk management frameworks
A summary of the PRA’s CP10/25 consultation, exploring how insurers should embed climate risk into wider risk management.
PATHways: Pension Administration Technical Help
PATHways highlights pensions news and legislation that has particular relevance to what we do in pension administration.
Inheritance tax and pensions: what advisers need to know
A clear summary of the Government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax and pension death benefits.
How Much is Health Spending Expected to Grow?
This updated chart collection explores how health spending is expected to grow in coming years, with a look at growth in hospitals and physician services, prescription drug spending, out-of-pocket spending, and related trends.
BW SIPP enters growth phase under new CEO
Nick Cooper has been appointed CEO of BW SIPP following a successful transformation and signalling a new phase of strategic growth for the business.