Zitzmann to lead Skyward Specialty’s Inland Marine and Transactional Property
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has hired Christopher Zitzmann as President of Inland Marine and Transactional Property. In the new role, Zitzmann will reportedly lead growth and innovation across Skyward Specialty’s inland marine and transactional property businesses, advancing the firm’s expertise…
Further consolidation likely as climate risks and technology transform the market: Urs Baertschi, Swiss Re
Urs Baertschi, Chief Executive Officer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance at Swiss Re, emphasised that discipline and stability remain key for the reinsurance industry, with further consolidation likely as climate risks and technological shifts reshape the market. In our latest…
Glyn Hughes joins Allianz Personal Broker as MD
Allianz UK has announced the appointment of Glyn Hughes as Managing Director of Allianz Personal Broker, effective February 2026. Subject to regulatory approval, Hughes will join the UK personal lines leadership team reporting to Serge Raffard, Managing Director of Allianz’s…
Vantage secures A- rating from S&P
The core operating re/insurance entities of specialty carrier Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. have secured a financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ from S&P Global Ratings, with a stable outlook. The ratings agency has assigned its ‘A-‘ long-term issuer credit and financial…
Impact Report 2024/25
Our annual impact report reaffirms our commitment to responsible business practices – from reducing our environmental footprint to investing in local communities.
SPG consolidates wholesale business to launch unified division
Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), an operator of specialty insurance brokerage and underwriting facilities, has announced its plans to consolidate its wholesale businesses under a single division: SPG Wholesale. This move marks the company’s transition from a network of specialty…
Swiss Re promotes Fatone to Head of Southern Europe P&C Reinsurance
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has appointed Hernan Fatone as Head of Southern Europe Property and Casualty (P&C) Reinsurance. In the role, he succeeds Santiago Arechaga, who has been promoted to President of Reinsurance for Latin America and the Caribbean. Fatone…
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Explore whether US exceptionalism is truly ending, the risks investors face, and why the US may still deliver long-term market returns.
The continued outlook for the bulk purchase annuity market
Key trends shaping the bulk purchase annuity market in 2025, including regulatory changes, longevity insights, and the evolving role of funded reinsurance.
How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire?
The ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits arre set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the credits. The projected premium increases are estimated based…