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Melissa Winter Appointed CEO as Acuity Insurance Sees Leadership Transition

Acuity Insurance has announced a planned leadership transition, naming Melissa Winter as its new President and CEO, following the retirement of longtime chief executive Ben Salzmann. Winter, who joined Acuity in 1998 and has served as president since 2023, takes over the reins as Salzmann steps down, though he will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.

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Greenlight Re Posts Record Underwriting Income as 2025 Ends Strong

Cayman Islands-based reinsurer Greenlight Capital Re reported a net income of $74.8m for 2025, up from $42.8m in 2024, with gross premiums written rising 11% to $773.3m. Net premiums earned increased 7% to $661.1m, while net underwriting income jumped to $35.7m, reversing an $8.2m underwriting loss the previous year.

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$6.8bn Net Income Boost as Liberty Mutual’s Underwriting Surpasses Targets

Liberty Mutual Holding Company has reported a 55% jump in net income to $6.8bn for 2025, with underwriting results across its businesses exceeding targets set three years ago when the company was unprofitable. The insurer also outlined a strategic shift for 2026, focusing on scaling profitable operations rather than fixing underperforming ones.

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$1.2bn UK Motor Profit as Admiral Group’s ROE Hits 53%

Admiral Group’s UK motor business delivered a record $1.2bn in profit in 2025, driving a 16% rise in pre-tax profit to $1.15bn for the Cardiff-based insurer. The group posted return on equity (ROE) of 53%, several times higher than most European peers.

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Reserv Named to Forbes Fintech 50 for Claims Technology Innovation

Reserv, a leading claims and claims technology provider, has been recognized in the 2026 Forbes Fintech 50, marking a significant milestone for the company. Out of 50 companies on the list, Reserv is one of only five in the insurance sector and the sole firm focused specifically on claims and claims infrastructure.

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Acquisitions

Ancient Financial to Acquire F&G Life Re

Ancient Financial, a newly established financial services company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire F&G Life Re, a Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance provider, from a subsidiary of F&G Annuities & Life. Upon completion of the transaction, F&G Life Re will be renamed Ancient Re.

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Markel Partners with Upfort to Strengthen Cyber Protection for US Policyholders

The partnership gives eligible policyholders access to Upfort Shield, a multi-layered, AI-powered cyber defense platform. The platform includes automated protection against common cyberattacks and an easy-to-deploy endpoint detection and response solution that uses behavioral analytics to reduce the risk of breaches. Service availability and pricing may vary by client.

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Europe

Nick Fraccalvieri named CEO of global facultative at Aon Reinsurance Solutions

Aon has appointed Nick Fraccalvieri as CEO of global facultative for its Reinsurance Solutions division, effective March 1, 2026. In this role, Fraccalvieri will oversee the strategic direction and execution of Aon’s global facultative reinsurance operations, with a focus on ceded facultative business and delivering differentiated value to clients.

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Concirrus launches AI-native underwriting platform

Concirrus has officially launched Concirrus Inspire, an AI-native underwriting platform designed to help specialty insurers and managing general agents (MGAs) accelerate decision-making while maintaining control over underwriting appetite, exposure and portfolio performance.

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USAA Names Dan Griffiths as Chief Information Officer to Drive Technology Innovation and Member Experience

USAA has announced the appointment of Dan Griffiths as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective February 5, 2026. Griffiths brings a wealth of experience in technology leadership across banking and financial services, joining the San Antonio-based insurer after serving as Group Chief Information Officer at Santander US. Over the course of his career, he has held senior technology roles at major financial institutions, including TD Bank, Banco Santander, Barclays, Lehman Brothers, and JPMorgan Chase.

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ElevenLabs Secures AI Agent Insurance with AIUC-1 Certification

ElevenLabs, the $11 billion AI voice startup, has become the first company to obtain an AIUC-1-backed insurance policy covering its AI voice agents. The policy underwrites the actions of ElevenLabs’ AI agents deployed by customers, marking a major step in enterprise AI risk management.

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AIG’s GI underwriting income rises 48% in Q4’25

Global insurer American International Group, Inc. (AIG) reported that its General Insurance (GI) underwriting income rose 48% year-over-year to $670 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from $454 million in the same period in 2024.

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Insurance tech firm ManageMy lands new backing

Insurance technology firm ManageMy has secured $45 million in new funding, including $20 million from a Series B round, as it looks to accelerate international expansion and deepen its investment in AI-driven capabilities.

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Acquisitions

Waymo Raises $16 Billion at $126 Billion Valuation

Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company, has raised $16 billion in a new investment round that values the business at $126 billion post-money, underscoring strong investor confidence in the commercial scaling of autonomous driving technology.

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Aviva Private Clients Expands into Lloyd’s Market

Aviva has officially launched its high net worth insurance business, Aviva Private Clients, in the Lloyd’s of London market, marking a major step in expanding its global property and asset coverage. The launch allows the insurer to write policies across multiple countries, including Switzerland and Monaco, in a variety of currencies such as GBP, EUR, USD, and CHF, with minimum premiums starting at £25,000.

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Marsh Appoints Lisa Quest as UK Chief Executive Officer

Marsh has appointed Lisa Quest as UK Chief Executive Officer, adding to her current role as Head of UK and Ireland at Oliver Wyman, effective 6 April 2026. She will be based in London and report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO, International, Marsh.

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MSIG USA Appoints Ron Morrison as Chief Claims Officer

MSIG USA has appointed Ron Morrison as Chief Claims Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the insurer continues to enhance claims capabilities and support long-term underwriting and client relationships. Morrison will report to Peter McKenna, Chief Executive Officer of MSIG USA.

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Sixfold Raises $30 Million Series B to Build AI Underwriter

Sixfold, the AI-driven insurtech platform trusted by global insurers, has raised US$30 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Brewer Lane, with strategic investments from Guidewire, and continued participation from existing investors including Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures.

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Acquisitions

AUB Group Expands UK Retail Footprint with Prestige Insurance Acquisition

AUB Group Limited has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Prestige Insurance, positioning the firm as its flagship UK retail broking platform. The move is set to consolidate Tysers’ retail portfolios, accelerate AUB’s Retail MGA strategy, and strengthen its presence in the UK alongside existing investments in Movo and Momentum AR networks.

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Quantexa Launches Decision Intelligence Accelerator for Guidewire ClaimCenter on Global Marketplace

Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence, has announced the worldwide availability of
its Quantexa Accelerator for Decision Intelligence for Guidewire ClaimCenter on the Guidewire
Marketplace. The integration enables insurers to embed advanced claims intelligence directly
into their ClaimCenter workflows on Guidewire Cloud, marking a significant step forward in real-
time fraud detection and claims processing capabilities.

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Munich Re Ventures Backs Zanskar in $115 Million Series C for AI-Driven Geothermal Expansion

Geothermal energy startup Zanskar has raised $115 million in a Series C financing round to scale its AI-driven geothermal discovery platform and begin developing power plants across the Western United States. The round was led by Spring Lane Capital and included participation from existing backers Obvious Ventures, Union Square Ventures, and Lowercarbon Capital, as well as new and returning investors including Munich Re Ventures. The financing brings Zanskar’s total equity funding to $180 million.

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Asia

Aon appoints Neelay Patel as CEO of Malaysia

In his new role, Patel leads Aon’s business in Malaysia across Commercial Risk Solutions, Health Solutions, Talent Solutions and Wealth Solutions. He partners with regional solution line leaders to align priorities, strengthen execution and deliver integrated solutions that support clients in protecting and growing their businesses. Patel reports to Andrew Minnitt, Head of Southeast Asia, and will relocate from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in the coming months.

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Acquisitions

MEMIC Completes Acquisition of The Dakota Group, Expands Workers’ Compensation Footprint

MEMIC, a leading workers’ compensation insurer, has announced the successful closing of its acquisition of The Dakota Group, including Risk Administration Services (RAS) and its affiliated service companies. This strategic move positions MEMIC as the third-largest multi-state workers’ compensation specialist in the United States, with estimated combined 2025 writings exceeding $600 million and coverage for more than 25,000 businesses nationwide. Both organizations hold an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.

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AXA UK Commercial appoints Caroline Dunn as Chief Underwriting Officer

AXA UK Commercial has announced the appointment of Caroline Dunn as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), with effect from 1 July 2026.

Dunn joins AXA UK Commercial from Zurich UK, where she most recently served as Chief Underwriting Officer. In that role, she led underwriting strategy with a strong emphasis on technical discipline, portfolio performance and sustainable growth. Prior to joining Zurich, she spent seven years at Lloyd’s of London in senior underwriting positions, where she was responsible for underwriting oversight and performance across the Lloyd’s market business.

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Acquisitions

Zurich submits improved proposal for Beazley

Zurich Insurance Group has submitted an improved proposal to acquire Beazley plc, offering 1,280 pence in cash per share, representing a premium of approximately 56% to Beazley’s closing share price on 16 January 2026, according to a company statement.

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Lloyd’s appoints Jim Bichard as Chief Financial Officer

Lloyd’s has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from April 2026, strengthening its executive leadership as the market enters its next phase of strategic growth.

Bichard will join Lloyd’s Executive Team, reporting to Chief Executive Patrick Tiernan, and will also become a member of the Council of Lloyd’s. His appointment is subject to regulatory approval.

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GEICO Expands North Texas Footprint With 2,500 New Jobs

GEICO is significantly expanding its presence in North Texas, announcing the creation of 2,500 new jobs as it continues to scale its operations in the region.

The insurer marked the opening of its second North Texas office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new 165,000-square-foot facility in Mapletree’s Galatyn Commons in Richardson. At the same time, GEICO confirmed it has signed a lease for a third building adjacent to the site, underscoring its long-term commitment to the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

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Sedgwick Launches Global Specialty Platform to Support Complex Claims Worldwide

Sedgwick has announced the launch of its Global Specialty platform, expanding its capabilities in handling large and complex losses across marine, energy and other technical risk categories. The move marks a significant step in the company’s global specialty claims strategy as demand for advanced, cross-border expertise continues to grow.

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Generali Appoints Giulio Terzariol as Group Deputy CEO

Generali has announced that Giulio Terzariol has assumed the role of Direttore Generale – Group Deputy CEO, effective immediately, following the completion of the customary regulatory process. The appointment comes after the board of directors approved a new organisational structure on 12 November 2025.

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Insurance Technology & Underwriting NewsletterSend Releases Underwriting Trends Report 2026: A Turning Point for Global InsuranceInsurance Technology & Underwriting Newsletter

Leading insurtech Send Technology Solutions Ltd has released its Underwriting Trends Report 2026, identifying the year ahead as a critical inflection point for underwriting strategy, performance and decision-making across the global commercial and specialty insurance market.

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Acquisitions

The Baldwin Group Completes Acquisition of Capstone Group

The Baldwin Group has completed the acquisition of Capstone Group, a full-service, multi-line independent insurance brokerage firm headquartered in the Philadelphia area. The transaction further strengthens Baldwin’s position as a leading independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm serving personal and commercial clients across the United States.

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Europe

CFC Launches New Cyber Cover Extension to Protect SMEs from Supply Chain Disruption

CFC has launched a new extension to its flagship Cyber Proactive Response policy, designed to provide enhanced protection for small and medium enterprises facing financial losses linked to cyber-related supply chain disruption. The extension addresses contingent business interruption, such as loss of income resulting from a major customer cancelling orders following a cyber attack.

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Paolo Ghirri Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Munich Re Italia

Munich Re has appointed Paolo Ghirri as Chief Executive Officer of Munich Re Italia, effective January 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in his more than 35-year career with the organization. The appointment reflects Munich Re’s continued focus on leadership continuity and deep market expertise in one of its most important European markets.

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AIG Names Eric Andersen as Next CEO

Andersen will join AIG as president and CEO-elect effective Feb. 16, according to the company. He is expected to assume the CEO role and join AIG’s board on June 1, while Zaffino will transition to the role of executive chair, ensuring continuity during the leadership change.

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Population Health Partners and dacadoo Partner to Advance Outcome-Based Digital Health Solutions for Insurers

Population Health Partners, L.P., a global investor focused on extending health span through people and technology, has announced a strategic partnership with dacadoo, a global leader in digital health engagement solutions. The collaboration is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of outcome-based digital health initiatives, with the goal of improving prevention, health engagement, and disease management across populations.

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InsureVision Launches Video-Based Risk Tools to Tackle Multi-Billion Dollar Commercial Auto Insurance Crisis

InsureVision today announced the launch of two products aimed at enabling insurers to underwrite profitably by leveraging video-based risk intelligence: TeslaStick, designed for personal lines embedded insurance, and FleetVision™ for commercial fleet risk assessment. Both solutions address the ongoing multi-billion dollar crisis facing the industry.

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Skyward Specialty and Sixfold Partner to Advance AI Powered Underwriting

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. a leader in the specialty property and casualty market has announced a strategic partnership with Sixfold an artificial intelligence underwriting company to accelerate the adoption of AI powered underwriting across its US based property and casualty lines. The announcement was made on 18 December 2025.

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Allianz Joins The Spark as Member; Sirma Boshnakova Appointed to Global Advisory Board

The Spark, the world’s first Global Prevention Lab, has announced that Allianz has joined as a member, with Sirma Boshnakova, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, appointed to The Spark’s Global Advisory Board. This collaboration represents a major step forward in the insurance industry’s shift towards prevention-first strategies and measurable, sustainable impact.

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Acquisitions

Starr Announces Acquisition of IQUW Group

Starr has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IQUW Group, a specialty insurance and reinsurance business with gross written premiums of approximately $1.9 billion. The group includes two Lloyd’s syndicates: IQUW, a specialty (re)insurer operating across multiple specialty lines, and ERS, the United Kingdom’s largest motor insurer at Lloyd’s, as well as IQUW Re Bermuda, the company’s Bermuda-based reinsurance platform.

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AA Ireland Partners with Abry

AA Ireland has entered a partnership with Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm with extensive experience in the insurance and mobility sectors. The collaboration marks a key milestone in AA Ireland’s growth journey, aimed at accelerating its expansion and enhancing its service offerings.

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Amwins Launches Cyber+ to Address SME Cyber Insurance Gaps

Amwins has launched Cyber+, a proprietary cyber insurance product designed to provide comprehensive coverage for small and mid-sized enterprises. The product aims to close existing gaps in the SME cyber market by offering broader protection and proactive risk management support.

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Zurich Launches AI Lab

Zurich Insurance Group has launched the Zurich AI Lab to accelerate the development of scalable solutions that address real-world insurance challenges and redefine what customers can expect from their insurer. The initiative aims to combine research excellence with practical application to drive innovation across the insurance value chain.

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Acrisure Appoints Benjamin Funk as Chief Technology and Chief AI Officer

Acrisure has appointed Benjamin Funk as Chief Technology and Chief AI Officer. In this role, Funk will lead Acrisure’s global technology strategy with a focus on AI transformation, enterprise automation and enhancing the firm’s digital client experience. He will report to Mark Wassersug, Acrisure’s Chief Operating Officer.

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Aviva Ventures Completes Strategic Investment in Indico Data to Accelerate AI-Driven Insurance Automation

Indico Data, a global leader in AI-powered automation for insurance operations, has announced a strategic investment from Aviva Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Aviva plc, one of the United Kingdom’s largest insurers. The investment strengthens Indico Data’s growing leadership in the London Market and supports its expanding adoption among global property and casualty carriers.

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Guidewire to Acquire ProNavigator

Guidewire has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ProNavigator, a knowledge management platform designed specifically for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. The acquisition aims to strengthen Guidewire’s capabilities in delivering advanced, context-aware intelligence across its platform.

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Ryan Specialty to Acquire Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting

Ryan Specialty has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting, a Canadian managing general underwriter specialising in large-account, high-hazard property and casualty solutions. Following the completion of the transaction, Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting, also known as SSRU, will become part of the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers division.

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Wright Flood to Acquire Assets of Poulton Associates

Wright National Flood Insurance has announced that its affiliate, Wright National Flood Insurance Services, an operating company of Arrowhead Programs, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Poulton Associates, one of the leading providers of private flood insurance in the United States.

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Globee Awards for Innovation Recognize Vertafore for Making Insurance Distribution Simpler, Smarter and More Human

Vertafore, the leader in modern insurance technology, has been named Company of the Year in Insurance at the 2025 Globee Awards for Innovation. The recognition highlights Vertafore’s success in simplifying and automating insurance distribution, empowering agencies, Managing General Agents (MGAs), and carriers to focus on growth and client relationships.

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Previsico Secures Series A Funding to Accelerate Global Growth

Previsico, the live flood alert insurtech, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round. The investment includes participation from Connecticut Innovations (CI), Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and BlueOrchard Finance Limited, a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group. The round builds on earlier investment led by Burnt Island Ventures, with continued support from Foresight Capital.

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Vertafore and NetVU Reveal Education Lineup for Accelerate 2026 in Las Vegas

Vertafore, a leader in modern insurance technology, and the Network of Vertafore Users (NetVU) have announced the first round of education sessions for Accelerate 2026, set to take place from April 13 to 16, 2026, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The event will focus on the theme “Powering Your Possible in the AI Era,” highlighting how artificial intelligence is transforming the insurance industry and empowering professionals to turn innovation into action.

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HSB Canada Launches Comprehensive Cyber Insurance Solution HSB CyberPro for Canadian Businesses

HSB Canada, a specialty insurer and part of Munich Re, has introduced HSB CyberPro™, a new solution offering comprehensive cyber insurance coverage and services designed to help businesses respond effectively to cyber threats. The innovative product provides protection, support, and tools to help organizations navigate the growing complexity of cyber risk in today’s digital environment.

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Meet the Founders: Omar and Francisco of ResiQuant

Launching a new insurtech in today’s competitive market is no small feat. The founders of ResiQuant, Omar and Francisco, are bridging structural engineering and artificial intelligence to redefine how insurers assess catastrophe risk. We caught up with them to hear more about their journey, their vision, and the future of NatCat underwriting.

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Special Contingency Risks Partners with Hostage International to Launch Enhanced Victim Support Insurance Extension

Special Contingency Risks (SCR), a WTW business, has announced the launch of its new Enhanced Victim Support (EVS) insurance extension, designed to provide comprehensive support for victims of hostage situations and their families. The initiative is being introduced as part of an exclusive partnership with the charity Hostage International.

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Solvrays and Penn River Partner to Transform Life and Annuities Back-Office Operations Through AI-Driven Orchestration

Solvrays, a leader in AI-powered workflow orchestration for insurance operations, has announced a strategic partnership with Penn River, a cloud-native life and annuities policy administration platform. The collaboration aims to help carriers eliminate back-office friction and accelerate key operational functions such as correspondence generation through intelligent automation.

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Insurance Office of America Secures Strategic Investment from Madison Dearborn Partners and Navacord

Insurance Office of America, has announced a significant new investment partnership involving its producers and employees, alongside strategic investments from Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), a leading private equity firm, and Navacord Corp., one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing multi-line insurance brokerages and financial services firms.

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Glyn Hughes named Managing Director of Allianz Personal Broker

Allianz UK has named Glyn Hughes as managing director of Allianz Personal Broker, a move that strengthens its senior leadership team within the personal lines business. Hughes will assume the role in February 2026, subject to regulatory approval, and will report to Serge Raffard, managing director of Allianz Personal Lines.

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Nearmap and Zurich Advance Property Underwriting with AI Integration

Zurich North America has partnered with Nearmap to integrate AI-powered property intelligence and high-resolution aerial imagery directly into its U.S. Middle Market underwriting systems. The collaboration is designed to help Zurich underwriters assess risk more efficiently and tailor coverage with greater precision.

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Sixfold Launches Referral Agent to Transform Underwriting with AI-Driven Action

Sixfold, the underwriting AI company, has announced the expansion of its property and casualty platform with the launch of Referral Agent, a new solution designed to move beyond delivering insights and into taking instant underwriting action. The release marks a significant step toward reducing one of the most time-consuming pain points in underwriting and enabling insurers to accelerate decision-making.

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Ryan Gill Appointed CEO of Bspoke Group as Business Enters New Chapter

Bspoke Group has appointed Ryan Gill as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the first major leadership change since the company was acquired by NFP, an Aon company. Gill, who previously served as Chief Commercial Officer, succeeds Tim Smyth. Smyth will take on the role of Deputy Chair, focusing on strategy and long-term opportunities under NFP ownership.

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USAA Names Rob Arena President of Life Insurance Company

USAA has appointed Rob Arena as President of USAA Life Insurance Company, effective January 5, 2026. Arena brings more than three decades of experience in life insurance, retirement solutions and asset management, as well as a personal connection to USAA’s mission and values.

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Acquisitions

Ambac Financial Group to Acquire ArmadaCare for $250 Million

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ArmadaCare, a leading supplemental health insurance program manager, from SiriusPoint Ltd. for $250 million. The transaction marks a significant step in Ambac’s strategy to expand its specialty insurance platform and diversify its product portfolio.

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Asia

Zurich and YAS Launch AI-Driven Insurance Program for Hong Kong Taxi Drivers

Zurich Insurance Hong Kong has partnered with YAS Insurance to introduce a new insurance program tailored for electric and hybrid taxi drivers in the city. The initiative harnesses YAS’s AI-powered TAXY platform to monitor driving behaviour and reward safe practices, with the aim of raising safety and operational standards across Hong Kong’s taxi sector.

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Insurtech Firm Ethos Technologies Files for IPO with US SEC

Ethos Technologies has officially filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering, marking a significant step in its growth strategy. The company intends to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol LIFE.

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MAPFRE Reinvents Its Innovation Model to Drive Industry Transformation

More than 4.4 million customers around the world have already benefited from MAPFRE’s innovation initiatives. Now, Spain’s leading insurance company is taking another step forward by revamping its innovation model to better position itself as a global leader in the transformation of the insurance industry.

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Allianz Partners Adds Proactive Travel Delay Benefit with Alaska Airlines

Allianz Partners USA, the travel insurance distribution and assistance arm of Allianz Group, has partnered with Alaska Airlines to introduce SmartBenefits, a feature that delivers proactive payments to insured travelers facing qualifying flight delays. Alaska Airlines is the first airline partner to offer the benefit.

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QBE North America and Assureful Partner on Commercial General Liability Insurance Program for E-Commerce Merchants

QBE North America has announced a new program partnership with Assureful to launch Pay-As-You-Sell Commercial General Liability insurance for e-commerce merchants. The usage-based product is tailored for merchants selling on major online marketplaces and provides coverage for bodily injury, property damage and personal injury.

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Insurance Industry Unites to Launch The Spark: The World’s First Global Prevention Lab Transforming the $7 Trillion Sector from Reactive to Preventive

The insurance industry has officially launched The Spark, the world’s first Global Prevention Lab, at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo. The collaborative platform brings together leading insurers including Aon, Generali and QBE Ventures, with additional companies in advanced stages of joining.

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Pinnacol Assurance Partners with Clearspeed to Enhance Recovery Workflows

Clearspeed, a global leader in voice-based risk assessment technology, has announced a new partnership with Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer. The collaboration is designed to strengthen how Pinnacol engages with injured workers and support them more effectively on their path to recovery and return to work.

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Acquisitions

Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Robins Insurance

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh and a leading provider of business insurance, employee health and benefits, retirement and wealth, and private client solutions across the United States and Canada, has announced the acquisition of Robins Insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Nashville, Tennessee. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Acquisitions

Brightway Insurance Acquires GlobalGreen Insurance, Creating a Leading Distribution Platform with Over $1.7 Billion in Premium

Brightway Insurance, a technology-enabled insurance distribution platform, has announced the acquisition of GlobalGreen Insurance Agency, a multi-state franchise network with approximately $270 million in annual written premium. The combined business will control more than $1.7 billion in annual written premium and have a strong nationwide presence.

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Asia

Agile enters construction underwriting with Gordon McNab at the helm

Agile has expanded its portfolio with the launch of construction underwriting, a move that underscores the company’s strategic push into the contract works insurance market. The launch follows the appointment of Gordon McNab as Head of Construction, a respected figure known for his extensive technical expertise and long-standing influence in the sector.

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Acquisitions

Bain Capital to Acquire Jensten Group from Livingbridge

Bain Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jensten Group, a UK-based commercial insurance distribution platform, from Livingbridge. The investment will be made through Bain Capital’s dedicated insurance investing platform. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

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Sébastien Bardy Appointed CFO of Descartes Underwriting

Descartes Underwriting, a global leader in corporate parametric insurance solutions for climate and emerging risks, has appointed Sébastien Bardy as its first Chief Financial Officer. Bardy, a veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the insurance market, officially assumes the role today.

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Feather Launches Car Insurance for Expats in Europe

Berlin-based insurtech startup Feather has announced the launch of its Car Insurance offering, aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining coverage for expats across Europe. The fully digital solution enables customers to secure car insurance in under three minutes, entirely online, in English, and with instant proof of coverage.

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Westfield Appoints Henning Haagen as Chief Underwriting Officer

Westfield Insurance has named Henning Haagen as chief underwriting officer, effective September 2. Based in New York City, Haagen will lead the development and execution of enterprise underwriting strategy across Westfield’s global portfolio, which spans personal, commercial, surety, and specialty lines.

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Acquisitions

Sompo to Acquire Aspen for $3.5 Billion

Sompo Holdings has announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings will acquire 100 per cent of the issued Class A ordinary shares of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited for $37.50 per share in cash.

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Transforming Mental Health in Insurance: An Interview with Johnny O’Connell, Chief Commercial & Customer Officer at Spectrum.Life

Spectrum.Life is a leading provider of integrated digital health and wellbeing solutions, helping insurers and employers deliver connected, evidence-based care at scale. Johnny O’Connell, the company’s Chief Commercial & Customer Officer, brings over a decade of healthcare leadership across mental health, primary care, and large-scale transformation projects in EMEA, APAC, and MENA.

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AIG Names Scott Hallworth as Chief Digital Officer

AIG has appointed Scott Hallworth as Chief Digital Officer, effective September 1, 2025. In the role, Hallworth will lead the insurer’s digital, data, and generative AI strategy, with a focus on scaling enterprise-wide innovation.

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Beyond the Hype: Why InsurTech Needs Real Technology, Not Just Better UX

Mark Miller is the founder of InsureVision, a company dedicated to reshaping how the insurance industry approaches technology and innovation. With deep expertise in risk and digital transformation, Mark regularly shares insights that challenge conventional thinking in InsurTech and push the industry to aim higher.

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Acquisitions

Optio Group Completes Acquisition of Circles Group

Optio Group (Optio), a leading specialty managing general agent (MGA), has announced the completion of its acquisition of Luxembourg-based Circles Group, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The transaction was first announced in October 2024.

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Asia

Moody’s Upgrades FWD Group’s Ratings; Outlook Now Stable

Moody’s Ratings has upgraded FWD Group Holdings Limited’s issuer rating to Baa1 from Baa2 and revised the outlook to stable from positive, reflecting the company’s improved profitability, capital-generation capabilities, and enhanced financial flexibility following its recent stock exchange listing.

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AI

A New Era in Premium Finance

In conversation with Laura Sweetman, Chief Product & Revenue Officer at PremFina. Laura was previously Chief Operations Officer and has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.

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Monzo Launches Flexible Home Insurance for Homeowners

Digital bank Monzo has launched a new flexible home insurance product designed specifically for homeowners, offering a combined buildings and contents policy that aims to simplify and modernise the experience of protecting homes and belongings.

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Conferences

A Year of Transformation: How NFP Is Shaping the Future of Mid-Market Insurance

At the recent Insurtech Insights conference, Mark Rieder, Head of Innovation at NFP and Anthony Meyers, Head of Data and AI Strategy at Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions division participated in a panel discussion, “A Year of Transformation: Building the Future of Insurance”, which marked the one year anniversary of Aon’s acquisition of
NFP.

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Conferences

How to embrace technology transformation like a team sport

The technology transformation of a multi-national corporation requires strong leadership. It is not only the story of one individual leader and their vision, rather, it is the effort of a broad organisation, working in concert towards a common goal. How do you build, inspire and manage a cooperative movement and team that will be focused on bringing about change?

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Climate

Previsico Chosen to Pilot Real-Time Flood Forecasting in New York as Part of Transit Tech Lab

UK-based flood forecasting company Previsico has been selected to join the prestigious Transit Tech Lab programme, a collaborative initiative led by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), in partnership with the Partnership Fund for New York City. The programme aims to accelerate innovation in public transportation across the region.

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Conferences

MediHelp International Goes Live with CoverGo’s Next-Gen Insurance Platform to Digitally Transform Health Insurance Across Europe

MediHelp International, a leading provider of international private medical insurance (IPMI) and private medical insurance (PMI) in Poland, Hungary, and Romania, has officially launched operations on CoverGo’s next-generation health insurance platform, marking a major step in its digital transformation strategy across Europe.

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Conferences

Resilience Launches Tech E&O Coverage for UK and European Enterprises

Resilience, a leading provider of cyber risk solutions, has announced the launch of its Technology Errors and Omissions (Tech E&O) coverage for enterprises in the UK and Europe, expanding its offering to companies with more than £50 million in annual revenue amid rising concerns over business interruption.

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Conferences

Swiss Re to Co-Manage GAM’s Catastrophe Bond and ILS Fund Range

Swiss Re Insurance-Linked Investment Advisors Corporation (SRILIAC), a registered investment adviser and subsidiary of global reinsurance leader Swiss Re, will assume co-investment management duties for the range of catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities (ILS) funds offered by global asset manager GAM.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. From top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. From top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. From top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.

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Conferences

Specialty Risk Re Raises US$50 Million in Funding

Specialty Risk Re (SRR), a collateralised reinsurance company founded in 2024, has announced the successful completion of a $50 million institutional funding round. The investment was led by private equity firm NMS Capital Group.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. Frm top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.

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Conferences

US$9.25 Million Climate Risk Insurance Launched to Protect Vulnerable Communities in Syria

A new $9.25 million climate risk insurance policy has been launched to protect vulnerable communities in Syria from the devastating impacts of drought, backed by the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), Swiss Re, Hiscox, and Howden, will provide financial relief to support the World Food Programme (WFP) in responding to food insecurity caused by extreme climate events.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. Frm top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.

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Conferences

Convex Launches Lloyd’s Syndicate 1984

Convex Group Limited (“Convex”), the international specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced it has received in-principle approval to launch Lloyd’s Syndicate 1984. The syndicate is expected to begin underwriting in April 2025.

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AI

AI Regulation Divide Poses Growing Risks for Insurers, say Leaders

The UK and US collective decision not to sign a global AI declaration, underscores a growing division over international regulation and raises concerns about the emerging risks of unregulated AI, say insurance business leaders. Insurtech Insights gets the lowdown from Mark Kirby, Professional Services Director at Intersys Ltd. and Risto Rossar, Founder and CEO of Insly.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. Frm top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.

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Acquisitions

Global Insurance M&A: January 2025 Roundup

The insurance industry started 2025 with a wave of mergers and acquisitions, as companies sought to expand their market reach, strengthen capabilities, and enhance digital transformation efforts.

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Conferences

Global Commercial Insurance Rates Fall 2% in Q4 2024 in Second Consecutive Quarterly Decrease

According to the Global Insurance Market Index released today by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), global commercial insurance rates fell 2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 following a 1% decline in Q3 2024 – and marking the second consecutive quarterly decrease following seven years of rising rates.

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Climate

Faura Joins Guidewire Insurtech Vanguards Program

Insurtech Faura has joined Guidewire’s Insurtech Vanguards program, an initiative led by property and casualty (P&C) cloud platform provider, Guidewire, to help insurers learn about the newest insurtechs and how to best leverage them.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. From top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.

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AI

Top Insurance Investment Rounds: January 2025

Insurtech companies have kicked off 2025 with a bang, securing significant funding rounds in January. This surge in investment signals a promising start to the year for the industry, with investors expressing confidence in the sector’s potential for growth and innovation.

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AI

5 Webinars to Watch: February Dates for the Diary

Discover how AI, climate change, and other forces are reshaping the insurance landscape. This list features five webinars to add to the diary, that offer valuable insights and explore innovative solutions for industry professionals.

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Conferences

AIG Expands Global Leadership Role for Jon Hancock

AIG has announced an expanded leadership role for Jon Hancock as the company reorganises its operations into three distinct business segments: North America Commercial Insurance, International Commercial Insurance, and Global Personal Insurance.

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Conferences

AXA UK Recognised with Prestigious Underwriting Accreditation

AXA UK has been awarded the 2025 UK Underwriting Service Quality Marque (SQM) by Gracechurch, an independent insurance research consultancy specialising in performance benchmarking. This accolade highlights AXA’s exceptional underwriting service in the UK regional market.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry is experiencing a wave of activity, with recent executive appointments and departures sparking notable shifts. From leadership changes at major insurers to strategic hires at startups, the sector is in a period of significant transition.

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AI

DUAL Europe Launches Cyber Active Protect Solution

DUAL Europe has announced the launch of DUAL Cyber Active Protect, a new product that combines comprehensive Cyber Insurance with proactive Cyber prevention services, and a new entity, DUAL Cyber Prevention and Response (DUAL CPR), which offers customized incident prevention and management solutions.

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AI

Celonis Launches AI Agent That Prevents Insurance Claims Leakage

Celonis has launched a new AI Agent that helps prevent insurance claim leakage. Co-developed by Celonis and Apolix the new Claims Management Control Center app provides end-to-end visibility into the insurance claims process and actionable insights to reduce leakage by optimising throughput time, prioritisation, and process adherence.

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Uncategorized

AI Giants: 9 Companies Leveraging AI on a Global Scale

As countries around the world hone frameworks for AI usage – the most recent of which was the UK, global insurance companies are already well ahead of the curve, copiloting new tools and solutions, and implementing the technology to streamline their operations, customer services and fraud detection systems.

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AI

Instabase Secures $100 Million in Series D Funding

Instabase, a leading provider of applied artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for unstructured data, today announced the closing of a $100 million Series D funding round led by QIA, with participation from existing investors Greylock Partners, NEA, Andreessen Horowitz, and Index Ventures.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry has seen a surge of activity in recent weeks, with a series of executive appointments and departures creating notable shifts across the sector. From major leadership changes at established insurers to strategic hires at innovative startups, the industry is undergoing a significant period of transition.

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Conferences

RGA Announces Strategic Investment in PACT Capital

Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), Incorporated, a leading provider of life and health reinsurance, has announced a strategic investment in PACT Capital LLC, an independent investment firm specialising in middle-market alternative asset management.

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Conferences

Optalitix Partners with CannGen to Boost Underwriting

Optalitix, a leading provider of cloud-based pricing and underwriting solutions, has announced its partnership with CannGen Insurance Services, LLC (CannGen), a pioneer in providing tailored insurance products to the cannabis, CBD, and hemp industries. 

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Conferences

Charles Taylor Appoints Cesar Alves as Head of Brazil

Charles Taylor has announced the appointment of Cesar Augusto de Aragao Alves as Head of Brazil. This strategic move strengthens Charles Taylor’s commitment to the Latin American market, which has seen significant growth in recent years.

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Conferences

People Moves: Industry Appointment Round-Up

The insurance industry has been buzzing with activity in recent weeks, with a flurry of executive appointments and departures shaking up the sector. From key leadership changes at major insurers to new hires at innovative startups, the industry is experiencing a period of significant transition.

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Acquisitions

Sentry Completes Acquisition of The General from American Family

Sentry Insurance today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of The General®, a leading provider of non-standard auto (NSA) insurance, from American Family Insurance. The $1.7 billion transaction, initially announced in September, marks the largest acquisition in Sentry’s 120-year history.

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Leadership Change

Bold Penguin Appoints Peter Settel as New CEO

Bold Penguin has appointed Peter Settel as its new Chief Executive Officer and President. The insurtech supports commercial insurance carriers and agents through its AI-driven  quoting platform paired with a commercial insurance exchange that helps agents match businesses with the best quotes.

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Acquisitions

RiverStone International Acquires French Motor and A&E Portfolios from Zurich

RiverStone International today announced that it has signed an agreement with the French branch of Zurich Insurance Europe and Zurich Insurance Company to provide a loss portfolio transfer reinsurance (LPT) and an insurance business transfer relating to the French discontinued motor and architects & engineers (A&E) professional indemnity portfolios.

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Climate

Rebuilding Lives: JP Fabri’s Mission to Protect African Farmers

The insurance industry’s true superpower lies in its ability to help rebuild lives after unforeseen events. Few embody this mission more passionately than JP Fabri, the visionary founder of MyUbuntu, an insurtech startup tackling one of the world’s most urgent challenges as our climate changes; namely farming in Africa.

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