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 … [Read More...] about HDI Global appoints John Morrell as Head of Energy & Power Underwriting Middle East
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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 … [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 … [Read More...] about Testudo appoints Peter Wedge as General Counsel
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Canada Life Re reports 20% increase in base earnings to $265m for Q3’25
Canada Life Reinsurance, the Capital and Risk Solutions (CRS) reinsurance business of Great-West Lifeco, had a strong third quarter in 2025 with base earnings up 20% from the prior year quarter to $265 million. Alongside the increase in base earnings … [Read More...] about Canada Life Re reports 20% increase in base earnings to $265m for Q3’25

Canadian P&C insurers seek ways to transfer rising cat risk: Morningstar DBRS
Morningstar DBRS has highlighted that while Canadian property and casualty (P&C) insurers remain robust, with strong capital margins and growth potential, they face a rising threat from natural catastrophes and the losses these events can cause. At Credit … [Read More...] about Canadian P&C insurers seek ways to transfer rising cat risk: Morningstar DBRS

Nirvana and Pulse merge to create specialty MGA platform
Managing General Agents (MGAs) Nirvana and Pulse have officially completed their planned merger, following regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Financial terms were not disclosed. The newly combined entity established a significant … [Read More...] about Nirvana and Pulse merge to create specialty MGA platform

Legal & General secures £96m pension buy-in for Cosworth Racing Limited Fund
Legal & General Assurance Society Limited (L&G), a subsidiary of Legal & General Group plc and a UK financial services provider, has completed a £96 million buy-in with the Cosworth Racing Limited Pension Fund, with the transaction securing the … [Read More...] about Legal & General secures £96m pension buy-in for Cosworth Racing Limited Fund

Chubb’s Lupica to retire, Keogh to take on expanded role
Property and casualty insurer Chubb has announced the retirement of John Lupica, Vice Chairman, Chubb Group and Executive Chairman, North America Insurance, effective December 31, 2025. Lupica is a highly respected leader with a distinguished career spanning … [Read More...] about Chubb’s Lupica to retire, Keogh to take on expanded role
