Munich Re on course for strong quarter result
28 July 2025
Munich Re says its second-quarter result will be well ahead of analysts’ expectations...
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Aon outlook steady after Q2 gains
28 July 2025
Aon has reaffirmed its full-year guidance after delivering a “strong” second-quarter result that included an 11% increase in revenue...
US flood maps ‘miss flash risk’
28 July 2025
Flood mapping by the US Federal Emergency Management Agency fails to capture events driven by intense rain bursts, leading to homeowners not understanding risk, an academic has warned...
MS Amlin names new chief
28 July 2025
Lloyd’s global reinsurer MS Amlin has appointed Christiern Dart as CEO...
Broking arm aids Marsh McLennan Q2 growth
21 July 2025
Marsh McLennan has reported higher second-quarter earnings, supported by its broking operations...
Aon shakes up reinsurance leadership
21 July 2025
Aon has made several internal appointments in its reinsurance operation...
HDI launches Japanese parametric quake cover
21 July 2025
HDI Global has collaborated with Descartes Underwriting to offer parametric earthquake insurance in Japan...
More US cities face hurricane losses in climate crisis
21 July 2025
Hurricane losses in the US could increase by more than 50% under 2 degrees of global warming, according to a study from (re)insurer MS Amlin...
Glacier collapse points to climate future: Aon
21 July 2025
The Birch glacier collapse that destroyed much of the Swiss town of Blatten highlights the potential for similar disasters because of climate change, Aon says...
Agency revenue tops $44 billion
14 July 2025
Underwriting agencies worldwide earned $US29.25 billion ($44.5 billion) in revenue comprising fees and commissions last year, according to consultant Insuramore...
Hurricane forecast eases
14 July 2025
The Atlantic hurricane season is likely to have above-normal storm activity this year, Colorado State University researchers say in an adjustment to their previous outlook...
McLarens recruits global strategy head
14 July 2025
International claims services provider McLarens has appointed Danny Miller as chief global strategy officer...
US rate hikes ease
14 July 2025
US personal and commercial line rate rises slowed in the June quarter, gaining 4.6% and 2.8% respectively, analyst MarketScout says...
Reinsurers out to deploy ‘significant capital’
07 July 2025
Mid-year renewals suggest reinsurer appetite remains strong but has not compromised underwriting discipline, according to Gallagher Re...
Allianz launches climate risk projection tool
07 July 2025
Allianz Commercial says its new Climate Adaptation and Resilience Services platform will allow businesses to analyse natural hazard risks across a 55-year timeline...
Fire reinsurance program lifts capacity
07 July 2025
Losses covered under the UK fire safety reinsurance facility have been raised to £75 million ($156 million) from £50 million ($104 million), the Association of British Insurers says...
Howden Re expands in Hong Kong
07 July 2025
Howden Re has launched a Hong Kong-focused reinsurance broking platform and appointed a team to staff it...
Adapt to growing bushfire risk, businesses warned
30 June 2025
Organisations need to understand how bushfires could affect their operations, including any risk of starting a blaze, according to a report from Allianz Commercial...
Green power sites need better protection: Zurich
30 June 2025
Europe’s clean energy systems face significant climate hazards if action is not taken to protect them, Zurich has warned...
Supervisors keep eye on geopolitical, AI threats
30 June 2025
Geoeconomic fragmentation, growing investment in private credit and increasing adoption of artificial intelligence are key focus areas this year for international insurance supervisors...