American Coastal renews core cat reinsurance programme with $1.918bn coverage
Florida-based American Coast Insurance Company (ACIC) updated its core catastrophe reinsurance program (Core CAT) for 2026/27 to purchase a total of approximately $1.918 billion in event-based limits, an increase of $241.5 million, or 14.4%, from the previous year. For the new Core CAT program, ACIC, driven through its insurance subsidiary AmCoastal, leverages changing market dynamics…
Aon expands credit reinsurance hub model amid rising global demand
To meet growing demand, global professional services firm Aon has strengthened its credit reinsurance offering by advancing a centre-led strategy to connect clients to capital through globally coordinated teams with local market reach. As part of the development, Rupert Evans, Aon’s international head of credit and financial risk reinsurance, will relocate from London to New…
Cedents set to benefit from recent wave of M&A activity: Willis Re
Willis Re, the reinsurance brokerage and advisory arm of Willis Towers Watson, said the recent wave of mergers and acquisitions in the global reinsurance industry is expected to have a broadly positive impact on ceding companies, as larger, better capitalized reinsurers will emerge without a significant reduction in market competition or available capacity. Willis Re…
HIVE Underwriting adds James Lee as Non-Executive Director
HIVE Underwriting, the holding company of HIVE Underwriters (HIVE), General Agents (MGA) and Lloyd’s Underwriters, has appointed James Lee as non-executive director, effective 19 May 2026. The move is aimed at further strengthening its board, governance and leadership capabilities as the company seeks long-term growth and expands its presence as a multi-category specialist MGA. Lee…
Tokio Marine enters next phase of growth with Berkshire Hathaway partnership
Berkshire Hathaway’s partnerships and solutions business marks the next phase of growth for Tokio Marine Holdings, in line with the company’s “strongest full-year financial results” when excluding cross-shareholding gains. The strategic alliance, announced in March 2025, connects Tokio Marine with one of the world’s most respected re/insurance and investment organizations, driven by a long-term view…
Oliver Wyman’s three new senior leadership appointments to help accelerate AI-enabled integration
Oliver Wyman, a Marsh unit, has announced three senior leadership appointments aimed at accelerating the integration and transformation of artificial intelligence support. Former chief operating officer Jeremy Badman, who has more than 13 years of experience, has been named chief artificial intelligence and data officer. This newly created position will reimagine how work is delivered,…
Gallagher Securities report finds institutional investors increasing exposure to insurance-linked assets
Gallagher Securities, the capital markets and advisory arm of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., reports rising institutional investor interest in insurance-related assets, with investors increasingly favoring structures that offer scalability, transparency and direct participation in underwriting performance. In its latest report, Unlocking Insurance Capital: An Investor’s Perspective, Gallagher Securities said 60% of investors surveyed expected…
Helios posts material growth in NAV for 2025 driven by strong operating profits
Helios Underwriting, a listed company that provides instant access to Lloyd’s of London’s syndicated portfolio, has announced results for the year to 31 December 2025, disclosing a net asset value (NAV) total return of 12.3% as it streamlines its business to support the 2026 underwriting financial year. Helios’ pre-tax profits for 2025 were £20.5m, down…
There’s more to do, but legacy continues to evolve beyond a solution of last resort: Creed, RiverStone International
Andrew Creed, group president and group chief financial officer (CFO) of RiverStone International, said the traditional market continues to evolve and while it is clearly no longer the solution of last resort, more needs to be done to continue to build market acceptance and resilience in order to seize opportunities. Reinsurance News met Creed at…
Bishop Street Underwriters appoints John Inwood as CUO, UK
RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company Bishop Street Underwriters has promoted John Inwood to chief underwriting officer (CUO) in the United Kingdom (UK), subject to regulatory approval. In his new role, Inwood will oversee Bishop Street’s UK underwriting strategy, including Avid Insurance and Landmark Underwriting operations. Most recently, he spent five years as chief underwriting officer…
