Reinsurers viewed as safe haven from AI implementation risks: Jefferies
Analysts at Jefferies said reinsurers are being viewed as a “safe haven” from AI implementation risks, but warned that if AI results in larger insurers taking share from mutuals and smaller players, demand for reinsurance could structurally reduce. In a recent research paper, analysts from investment bank Jefferies pointed out that reinsurers have been viewed…
WTW launches Radar AI Assistant for insurance portfolio management
WTW, a global advisory, broking and solutions company, has announced the launch of Radar AI Assistant, a new natural language capability within Radar Vision designed to strengthen insurance portfolio management and provide faster insights. Radar AI Assistant enables pricing, underwriting, claims and portfolio management teams to identify emerging issues and uncover hidden patterns within their…
Mayer Brown expands insurance transactions team with Chicago partner appointment
Mayer Brown, a global law firm advising clients across business, finance and legal matters, has announced the appointment of John Grothaus as a partner in its Corporate & Securities and Global Insurance practices in Chicago. He joins the firm from Sidley Austin LLP. Grothaus advises insurance, financial services and private equity clients on a broad…
Holberry named Cogent CEO Designate
International reinsurance and insurance broker Cogent has announced the appointment of Adam Holberry as CEO Designate, effective October 1, 2026. Leveraging his significant experience leading and developing specialist insurance businesses, alongside deep relationships across the London market, Holberry will head the business into its next phase of growth, the broker states. The appointment builds on…
Fortitude Re advances long-term strategy with Dayforward acquisition
Fortitude Re, formed by FGH Parent, L.P. and its subsidiaries, has acquired nearly all the assets of Dayforward, a digitally native insurance technology company, through a newly formed entity that will be renamed Fortitude Life. The transaction includes Dayforward’s technology platform, distribution agreements, intellectual property, licensed insurance agency and its team, but excludes the firm’s…
Slide broadens South Carolina homeowners insurance offering
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc., a property insurance provider offering cover for homeowners and other property owners, has expanded its range of insurance products in South Carolina, adding new policy options aimed at homeowners and condominium owners across the state, including its coastal communities. Through its subsidiary, Slide Specialty Insurance Company, Slide is introducing an HO5…
Strategic adaptability, faster decision-making key for future reinsurance leaders: EY
As reinsurers face a market with abundant capital, shifting cedant demands, faster-moving risks and transformational AI, strategic adaptability and faster decision-making will define future market leaders, rather than relying solely on traditional underwriting judgment and disciplined cycle management, EY states. Despite robust profitability since the hard market turn in 2022, current trends suggest that the…
Gallagher Re appoints Andy Bush as Vice President, Facultative
Gallagher Re, a global reinsurance brokerage and advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Andy Bush as Vice President, Facultative. Based in Gallagher Re’s Chicago office, Bush’s appointment further strengthens the firm’s Casualty Facultative platform and Chicago presence. He brings 14 years of insurance industry experience, including the past four years focused on reinsurance. Bush…
Tokio Marine GX launches nine-strong partner ecosystem one year after launch
Tokio Marine GX (TMGX) has launched a nine-strong partner ecosystem covering the full green transition value chain, spanning nuclear, marine, carbon credits, clean energy technology and private credit, one year after its launch. In May 2025, Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. launched TMGX as an underwriting business that provides specialist insurance and risk management solutions to…
Rebecca Drummond joins PPL as Chief Product and Technology Officer
Placing Platform Limited (PPL), a London-based company providing digital trading solutions for the insurance sector, has appointed Rebecca Drummond into the newly created role of Chief Product and Technology Officer. In her new role, Drummond’s remit will be to accelerate the development and delivery of trading tools and data to the London insurance market. Her…
