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Reinsurance market hits ‘inflection point’: AM Best

The ratings agency questions whether carriers can maintain discipline.

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Marine war faces unprecedented turbulence with conflict on three fronts

Profitability is expected to be marginal in the class, given the scale of loss activity.

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QBE Re $6bn 2030 GWP goal a ‘strategic component’ of group growth: Hankin

The MD said growing profitably in varying market conditions was true test.

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Apollo cautiously seeking Middle East opportunities: Skyward’s Robinson

Skyward’s Q2 CoR remained unchanged, while the LR rose 1 point and A&H and agriculture growth earned in.

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London carriers at H1: Finding profitable niches
Hiscox, Lancashire and Beazley emphasised their cross-cycle underwriting aims.

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Ongoing wildfires unlikely to be significant event: Scor’s Léger

The reinsurer said it is too early for reliable loss estimates.

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In this month’s M&A Radar, we examine Optio’s takeover by Cinven and La Caisse.

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Hiscox appoints Bass as marine and aviation treaty head

Adam Bass succeeds Guy Ellis, who is set to retire later this year.

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Optio confirms Cinven and La Caisse as majority shareholders

This publication reported earlier today that the specialty insurance MGA had struck a deal.

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Carriers jostle for position as smart-follow squeezes open market

Smart-follow is playing an increasingly significant role in risk placement.

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Carrier MGAs: The next evolution in insurance capital?

Convex's Kinetic ignited debate over whether carrier-owned MGAs will catch on.

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Dozen syndicates behind trio of cross-class facilities as QBE leads

Full participation data shows QBE has the largest share across ACT, Fast Track and Gemini, with four syndicates on all three.

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Aon expands data-centre lifecycle program capacity to $5bn

The program offers construction, property, BI, liability and cyber protection.

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The human gAIn: Why the winners will be judged on people, not automation

The last Dive In festival asks what value to place on people as technology accelerates.

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The Week in 90 Seconds: Renewables competition, most active underwriters

Plus, the latest people moves and all the top news of the week.

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Allianz’s tandem Lloyd’s ambitions show diversions to 'Big Game' tactics

Its ambitions include facilities business, rapidly growing in the London market.

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The 2026 London's Leading Underwriters report is now live and ready to download.

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UK captive framework could strengthen London's risk hub status

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In the 2026 London’s Leading Underwriters report, Gracechurch said the top spot reflected not just the depth of individual talent but also the compounding effect of consistent investment in brand, people & culture.

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Insured H1 nat-cat losses total just $46bn: Gallagher Re

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