Rating agency Fitch has upgraded the credit rating for Spanish insurance company MAPFRE, assigning an ‘A’ issuer rating, up from ‘A-’, with a stable outlook. Fitch attributed this credit rating decision to the company’s improved business performance and … [Read More...] about Fitch upgrades MAPFRE’s credit rating on strong business performance, assigns stable outlook

HRP Syndicate 2689 at Lloyd’s, a specialist insurance syndicate known for providing underwriting solutions across diverse sectors, has named Giancarlo D’Alessandro as its new Active Underwriter. Additionally, Leah Rose has been appointed as syndicate CEO, … [Read More...] about HRP Syndicate 2689 at Lloyd’s announces key leadership appointments

Augmented, a tech-powered managing general agent (MGA) launched in July 2025, has announced the appointment of Luke Overall as Head of Underwriting. In his new role, Overall will lead the underwriting team, working closely with brokers and carriers to build … [Read More...] about MGA Augmented names Luke Overall as Head of Underwriting

Volt Underwriting, a specialty Managing General Agent (MGA), has entered the Ports & Terminals insurance class under a binder led by Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK). The MGA will deploy an initial line of $15 million in capacity, focused on underwriting a global … [Read More...] about Volt Underwriting enters ports and terminals market with TMK-led consortium

Lloyd’s, the London-headquartered specialist insurance and reinsurance market, has announced a couple of updates to its Council membership: the re-election of Richard Dudley, and Duncan Dale’s election. These changes follow elections to fill two working member … [Read More...] about Lloyd’s announces Council membership elections