Lloyd’s defies price competition to lift profit
23 March 2026
Lloyd’s pre-tax profit rose 10% last year to £10.6 billion ($20 billion) as gross written premium increased despite a more competitive pricing environment...
International
War impacts manageable for now, Fitch says
23 March 2026
Fitch Ratings says risks to the global insurance sector from the US war on Iran hinge on its duration...
Iran-linked cyberattack sparks policy debate
23 March 2026
An Iranian state-aligned cyberattack on a Fortune 500 medical device maker raises complex questions about war exclusion wording in cyber policies, Moody’s warns...
Talanx ties down ‘outstanding’ leader
23 March 2026
German insurance group Talanx has signalled its commitment to CEO Torsten Leue, extending his contract ahead of schedule...
American terror program renewal ‘vital’
23 March 2026
The US terrorism insurance program has been central to ensuring cover stability and should be extended beyond its scheduled expiry at the end of next year, Marsh says...
Soft market signals hard times for US insurers: Howden Re
23 March 2026
US insurers facing a softening market and persistent extreme weather will struggle to absorb volatility, Howden Re warns...
Planning reform fuels Flood Re fears
16 March 2026
A proposed change to planning rules in England could raise property risks and increase the likelihood the Flood Re scheme will not end on schedule, insurers and other groups have warned...
UK insurer fined for overstating solvency
16 March 2026
Britain’s Prudential Regulation Authority has hit UK Insurance Limited with a £10.63 million ($20.12 million) fine after it miscalculated solvency balance sheets in 2023 and 2024...
OECD calls for catastrophe loss backstops
16 March 2026
Governments worldwide should increase financial support alongside insurers amid rising pressure from major loss events, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
Chubb backs US maritime reinsurance scheme
16 March 2026
Chubb has been named as the lead underwriter for the $US20 billion ($28.71 billion) reinsurance plan to cover maritime losses in the Persian Gulf region...
Marsh Risk makes leadership changes
16 March 2026
Marsh Risk says Nick Studer will become CEO and president from next month...
US provides maritime reinsurance ‘to get oil flowing again’
09 March 2026
The US has announced a $US20 billion ($28.71 billion) reinsurance plan to cover maritime losses in the Persian Gulf region, as the conflict with Iran enters its second week...
Zurich edges closer to Beazley buyout
09 March 2026
Zurich will proceed with its acquisition of Beazley after the pair agreed terms following a preliminary deal last month on a revised £8.1 billion ($15.3 billion) cash offer...
US storms keep insurer cat costs high
09 March 2026
Thunderstorms were the costliest peril for insurers last year, driven by high-severity severe convective storms in the US, according to Aon’s annual Climate and Catastrophe Insight...
Quiet hurricane season a blow for Crawford & Co
09 March 2026
Crawford & Company reported a profit of $US19.6 million ($27.69 million) last year, down 26% despite record-breaking revenue from international operations and its Broadspire workers’ compensation business...
Axa XL warns on ‘unique risk’ of data centres
09 March 2026
The growth of data centres is prompting reinsurers to demand improved protection and engineering solutions to address evolving risks, according to a report from Axa XL...
Iran conflict stirs marine underwriters into action
02 March 2026
Marine war risk underwriters have reacted quickly to the military strikes in the Middle East, according to Aon...
CEOs failing to plan for global upheaval, Marsh finds
02 March 2026
A Marsh political risk report warns geopolitical shifts are leading to “unprecedented” complexity with implications for businesses...
Gallagher Re shakes up regional leadership
02 March 2026
Gallagher Re has appointed Roshan Perera as Asia-Pacific head and Richard Jones as regional chairman...
Catastrophe outcome lifts Swiss Re
02 March 2026
Swiss Re’s earnings increased last year after the property and casualty division benefited from lower than expected natural catastrophe costs and a solid investment result...