Supporting trustees through a challenging wind-up
Post-transaction issues threatened to delay a scheme’s progress to wind-up. See how BW helped trustees move from buy-in to buyout and wind-up with confidence.
The impact of proposed changes to salary sacrifice
The Autumn Budget’s proposed changes to salary sacrifice could impact NI relief on pensions. Experts discuss the potential impact, who’s affected and key considerations for advisers.
Berkshire Hathaway flags cyber uncertainty and holds back on data centre cover
Berkshire Hathaway, the US-based conglomerate with significant insurance and reinsurance operations, has underlined its cautious approach to emerging risk areas, with Vice Chairman of Insurance Operations Ajit Jain highlighting ongoing concerns around cyber underwriting and limited activity in the fast-growing…
The Baldwin Group’s total revenue rises 29% to $532.2m in Q1’26
The Baldwin Group, an independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm, has reported total revenues of $532.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, a 29% increase compared to $413.4 million in the prior-year period. The company reported that organic revenue…
Aon report finds favourable conditions in early 2026 insurance market, alongside rising global risks
Aon plc, a global professional services firm, has published its Q1 2026 Global Insurance Market Insights report, setting out its view on current conditions in the commercial insurance market. Aon reports that the year has begun with conditions that are…
Compre remains flexible as appetite expands into prospective and capital solutions, says CUO Bardon
Rachel Bardon, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) at international specialty reinsurance group Compre, said the company is expanding its appetite to include more prospective and capital-focused transactions as the legacy market continues to evolve, while remaining rooted in traditional legacy transactions….
Leaders reflect on market shifts at Swiss Re’s first Legacy Market Dialogue
Global reinsurer Swiss Re’s inaugural Legacy Market Dialogue (LMD) brought together experts from across the expanding P&C legacy marketplace, to debate perspectives and reflect on the state of an increasingly complex and nuanced part of the risk transfer universe. Across…
Kevin Rethual named CEO of Munich Re Retakaful
Kevin Rethual has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Munich Re Retakaful, effective 1st June 2026. In his new role, Rethual will be based in Malaysia and report to Owais Ansari, Head of Regional Market Reinsurance MEA at Munich Re….
Reinsurance profitability expected to remain well above cost of equity in 2026: Gallagher Re
The global reinsurance sector delivered a standout performance in 2025, with profitability and capital reaching unprecedented levels, according to Gallagher Re’s Full Year Reinsurance Market Report. Total dedicated reinsurance capital rose to a record $648 billion, representing an 11% increase…
IRB(Re) lifts underwriting result 74% in Q1’26 as CoR improves
IRB(Re) has opened 2026 with a stronger underwriting performance and improved profitability metrics, despite a decline in net income. The Brazilian reinsurer posted an underwriting result of R$180 million in Q1 2026, a 74% increase over the same period last…