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 … [Read More...] about Volt Underwriting enters ports and terminals market with TMK-led consortium
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Volt Underwriting enters ports and terminals market with TMK-led consortium

Lloyd’s announces Council membership elections
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 … [Read More...] about Lloyd’s announces Council membership elections

Amiga Specialty secures multi-year, multi-product capacity with Accelerant Risk Exchange
Amiga Specialty, a Managing General Agent (MGA) focused on specialty insurance lines, has announced that it has secured multi-year, multi-product capacity through the Accelerant Risk Exchange. This … [Read More...] about Amiga Specialty secures multi-year, multi-product capacity with Accelerant Risk Exchange
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Aviva’s General Insurance premiums rise 12% to £10bn in 9M’25
British insurer Aviva reported General Insurance premiums of £10 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up 12% from £9.1 billion in the same period a year earlier. By region, UK & Ireland General Insurance premiums increased 17% to £6.7 billion from … [Read More...] about Aviva’s General Insurance premiums rise 12% to £10bn in 9M’25

‘Three-way dialogue’ key to claims success and broker confidence: DCL
Open, ongoing dialogue between insurer, broker and policyholder is critical to success, according to the latest findings from the Direct Commercial Limited (DCL) Broker Barometer. Broker confidence is driving this long-standing three-way approach. According to … [Read More...] about ‘Three-way dialogue’ key to claims success and broker confidence: DCL

HDI Global appoints John Morrell as Head of Energy & Power Underwriting Middle East
Corporate & Specialty lines insurer HDI Global has announced the appointment of John Morrell as the new Head of Energy & Power Underwriting Middle East, within its cross-divisional Energy & Power Unit, effective 1 December, 2025. Based in Dubai, … [Read More...] about HDI Global appoints John Morrell as Head of Energy & Power Underwriting Middle East

Parametric reinsurance gains momentum as Jamaica sees rapid hurricane payouts
Willis Re, a specialised reinsurance broker, reports that two parametric risk transfer deals have recently drawn attention after confirming swift payouts to Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa activated the country’s $150 million World Bank sovereign bond, which had … [Read More...] about Parametric reinsurance gains momentum as Jamaica sees rapid hurricane payouts

Testudo appoints Peter Wedge as General Counsel
Testudo, a technology and data company underwriting artificial intelligence (AI) risks, has announced the appointment of Peter Wedge as General Counsel. Launched in 2024, Testudo underwrites AI risks using active litigation monitoring and real-time data. Its … [Read More...] about Testudo appoints Peter Wedge as General Counsel
