Moody’s says a $100bn single cat could be an earnings event: Siddiqui & Eck
In an interview with Reinsurance News during the 2025 RVS in Monte Carlo, Salman Siddiqui, Associate Managing Director at Moody’s Ratings, and James Eck, Vice President–Senior Credit Officer at Moody’s Investors Service, explained that while a single $100 billion catastrophe…
Walter Voigts-von Forster named CEO of Munich Re Africa Branch
Global reinsurer Munich Re has announced the appointment of Walter Voigts-von Forster as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Munich Re Africa Branch, effective 1st February 2026. Voigts-von Forster will continue as Head of Non-Life for Munich Re Africa while assuming…
Miller announces parametric earthquake solution in partnership with SPG Canada & NormanMax
Independent specialist re/insurance broker, Miller has partnered with Specialty Program Group Canada (SPG Canada) and NormanMax Syndicate 3939, to launch a new parametric earthquake solution which aims to address the growing concerns about the accessibility of earthquake insurance in the…
London Market premium income climbs 1.7% to £49.3bn in 2024: IUA
According to new data published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA), London Market companies earned a total premium income of £49.273 billion in 2024, up 1.7% compared to 2023. According to the IUA’s latest London Company Market Statistics Report, compiled…
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…
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…