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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
Amwins Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) has launched its new Excess Casualty Sidecar Program, offering comprehensive coverage solutions across a wide range of industries. Available exclusively through Amwins brokers and written on A+ rated paper, the program provides follow-form excess liability on a quota-share basis, delivering flexibility and strong protection for clients.
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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
Independent insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Chris DiLullo as its first U.S. Industry Practices Leader. In this newly created role, DiLullo will report to Tim Ryan, U.S. President at Lockton, and lead the firm’s national strategy across key sectors — including construction, healthcare, law firms, life sciences, real estate, energy, and transportation.
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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
Ignyte Insurance has officially launched as a specialty insurance platform focused on acquiring, scaling, and accelerating high-performing insurance brands in niche markets globally. Led by Geof McKernan, Bill McKernan and Marc Castellucci, the launch follows the recent sale of NSM Insurance Group’s U.S. commercial business to New Mountain Capital.
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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
Mitigrate, a climate insurtech and Lloyd’s Lab alumni, has received a strategic investment from Lloyd’s, with continued support from its existing investors. Mitigrate is a ClimateTech SaaS startup offering a platform designed to reduce flood risk at the individual property level. Tailored for the commercial and residential insurance markets, the solution helps insurers reduce losses, advance sustainability goals, and deliver added value to policyholders.
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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
Ardonagh Netherlands, the Dutch arm of The Ardonagh Group, has announced the appointment of Wim Hekstra as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1st, 2025. In his new role, Hekstra will lead Ardonagh Europe’s regional growth strategy as the business continues to expand its presence in the corporate, SME, and high-net-worth brokerage markets.
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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a global specialty insurer, has announced the appointment of Oliver Delaney as Departmental Head of Liability. In this new role, Delaney will focus on driving commercial opportunities and maintaining TMK’s strong service offering for brokers and insureds, as the team aims to expand its liability book. Delaney brings nearly 20 years of underwriting experience in the London Market, specialising in international liability.
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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
Central and West Asian insurers are increasingly turning to international reinsurance business as they seek to diversify their domestic books and establish a presence in foreign markets—though this approach carries substantial risks, according to a recent report by AM Best. The rating agency noted that the withdrawal of Russian capacity following the imposition of economic sanctions in 2022 created a gap in the market that local carriers have been looking to capitalise on.
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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
Xceedance, a global provider of technology and digital solutions, has announced the appointment of Subramanian (Subbu) Sankaran as Global Chief Operating Officer. Sankaran brings over 30 years of experience in global operations and transformation roles, with expertise spanning insurance, healthcare, finance, procurement, and HR. He has successfully led large international teams and managed complex client portfolios.
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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
In an interview with Reinsurance News, Danish Iqbal, the recently appointed CEO of Somerset Re, said the company is focused on maintaining discipline and staying true to its core capabilities as it navigates an increasingly competitive life re/insurance market and an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
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1 week ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Beth Musselwhite
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire The MECO Group Limited (MECO), a specialist marine managing general agent (MGA). Founded in 1974, MECO operates across London, Dubai, and Shanghai. It provides marine insurance products and services to a wide range of global clients, including charterers, traders, shipowners, and companies involved in maritime operations and global supply chains.
