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2 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
Arch Insurance International has announced the promotion of Ed Short as Head of Digital, effective immediately. In his new role, Short will lead the execution of Arch’s digital underwriting strategy. This involves ensuring a cohesive approach across the London Market, UK Regional, Australia, EU, and Bermuda platforms. Collaborating closely with underwriting teams, Short’s primary focus will be on enhancing Arch’s digital capabilities across products, placement, and partnerships.
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2 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
Travelers Europe, a division of The Travelers Companies Inc., has announced the appointment of Andy Brown as its Chief Underwriting Officer for Business Insurance. Brown is taking over the role from Heather Batchelor, who is retiring following over three decades at Travelers Europe. In his new role, the executive will be responsible for overseeing and helping drive growth for Travelers Europe’s retail and specialty businesses, which include its syndicate at Lloyd’s.
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2 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
Insurer AF Group has announced the promotion of Patrick Stewart to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Olivia Rogers to Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, and Jason Foreman to Vice President, Binding in the Specialty Lines division. These promotions, AF Group highlighted, reflect the strong leadership that continues to drive the success of the organisation.
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3 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
Transamerica Life Bermuda, a global high-net-worth (HNW) life insurer, is expanding its international presence with the establishment of a new base in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This strategic move follows the successful acquisition of a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), a global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region.
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3 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
The Association of British Insurers (ABI), the trade body representing the UK’s insurance and long-term savings industry, has announced the appointment of Chris Bose as Director of General Insurance & International, effective August 11, 2025. Bose, an experienced public policy practitioner with extensive expertise in financial services, is joining ABI from Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked for the past decade.
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3 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
W/R/B Underwriting, a specialty insurance provider, has officially rebranded to Berkley Specialty London, a move that reflects a deeper alignment with the globally recognised Berkley brand. The transition to Berkley Specialty London underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional underwriting and claims handling expertise, ensuring long term stability, and service excellence, creating a more unified identity with its parent company – W. R. Berkley Corporation.
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3 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
The global reinsurance industry is better protected than ever against large hurricane losses, according to JP Morgan’s recent Love Actuary report. According to analysts, a robust capital base, increased market capitalisations of the largest reinsurers, and improved profitability mean that an event the size of Hurricane Katrina would have a far less devastating impact on the sector than in the past.
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3 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
Credit rating agency AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on South Korea’s non-life insurance segment, citing continued improvement of the country’s domestic solvency standards, which have helped strengthen insurers’ capital management practices. Additional factors include moderate growth in the long-term and general insurance segments, and efforts to improve profitability in the former as well as in investment strategies.
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3 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
Independent specialty managing general agent (MGA) HIVE Underwriters has expanded into space insurance with the appointment of leading underwriter, Jack Kenneally, as Class Underwriter. This move complements HIVE’s existing aviation offering, signalling a significant phase in the MGA’s growth strategy.
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3 weeks ago | 
reinsurancene.ws | Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
Insurtech Blink Parametric has announced the appointment of Brian Barter as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, succeeding Sid Mouncey, who will remain with the company as Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Barter has been tasked with accelerating Blink’s strategy to drive the company’s growth. This move underscores the insurtech’s vision to become the premier parametric platform for global insurers and financial services partners.
