Ryan Hewlett

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Arundo Re bolsters non-life underwriting with Bergot hire

1 month ago | theinsurer.com | Ryan Hewlett

Paris-based reinsurer Arundo Re, the recently rebranded CCR Re, has appointed Guillaume Bergot as non-life underwriter for France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Hannover Re P&C combined ratio deteriorates to 93.9% as large losses bite

1 month ago | theinsurer.com | Ryan Hewlett

Hannover Re has reiterated its full-year guidance despite group net income falling by 13.9% year on year to 480 million euros ($532.9 million) in the first quarter, driven by higher natural catastrophe losses.
Hub International valuation rises to $29 billion after $1.6 billion investment

1 month ago | theinsurer.com | Ryan Hewlett

Hub International has secured a minority investment of approximately $1.6 billion in a deal which hands the Chicago-headquartered intermediary an enterprise valuation of $29 billion, the company said on Monday.
Patrick Tiernan: Who is the new Lloyd’s CEO?

1 month ago | theinsurer.com | Ryan Hewlett

Lloyd’s on Thursday confirmed insider Patrick Tiernan will be its next CEO. While Tiernan is no stranger to Lime Street, The Insurer takes a closer look into the man set to take the helm of the global marketplace.
Exclusive: Rokstone enters UK & Ireland casualty with Convex's Goodearl

1 month ago | theinsurer.com | Ryan Hewlett

Aventum Group-owned Rokstone has hired Lewis Goodearl from Convex to lead the launch and build-out of the specialty MGA’s new UK and Ireland casualty division.
Beazley posts 2% top line growth in Q1, keeps guidance despite trade tensions

2 months ago | lse.co.uk | Ryan Hewlett

Insurance written premiums increased by 2% to $1.51 billion *Premium rates on renewal business decreased by 4% in Q1 *Full-year undiscounted combined ratio guidance remains at mid-80s By Ryan HewlettApril 29 - (The Insurer) - Beazley posted top-line growth of 2% for the first quarter on Tuesday and maintained its full-year combined ratio guidance despite the impact of January’s Los Angeles wildfires and the market turmoil caused by U.S. trade tariffs.
Hiscox top line rises 2.4% in Q1 as London market returns to growth

2 months ago | lse.co.uk | Ryan Hewlett

Top line, measured by ICWP, grew 2.4% or 3.3% at constant currency *London market ICWP grew 4.0% to $329.7 million *No change in estimated California wildfire loss *Investment result for the first quarter was $114.1 million By Ryan HewlettMay 1 (The Insurer) - Hiscox reported top-line growth of 2.4% for the first quarter of 2025 on Thursday, with continued expansion in its retail arm and its London market unit returning to growth.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred claims swell to almost 45,000

Mar 13, 2025 | theinsurer.com | Ryan Hewlett

Insurers have received nearly 45,000 insurance claims from policyholders across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Australian insurers see surge in claims for ex-Cyclone Alfred

Mar 12, 2025 | theinsurer.com | Ryan Hewlett

Insurers have received more than 34,000 insurance claims from policyholders across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
DLG shareholders approve takeover by Aviva

Mar 11, 2025 | theinsurer.com | Ryan Hewlett

Shareholders in Direct Line Group have voted in favour of its proposed takeover by larger rival Aviva, a deal which values the London-listed personal line carrier at 3.7 billion pounds ($4.79 billion) and is set to close in mid-2025.