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Chubb names Janene Blizzard as Head of A&H, APAC

2 days ago | reinsurancene.ws | Saumya Jain

Global insurer Chubb has appointed Janene Blizzard as the Head of Accident & Health (A&H) for Asia Pacific (APAC), effective June 1st, 2025, based in Singapore. Blizzard will report to Marcos Gunn, Regional President, Asia Pacific, with a matrix reporting line to Daniela Hernandez, Division President for International A&H, Overseas General Insurance. In this role, she will lead the strategy, growth, and performance of Chubb’s A&H portfolios across the region.
Markel Insurance splits US and Bermuda operations, makes leadership appointments

2 days ago | reinsurancene.ws | Saumya Jain

Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has bifurcated the operations of its US and Bermuda operations, previously known as Markel Specialty, into US Wholesale and Specialty, and Programs and Solutions. Simultaneously, the insurer has made changes to its senior leadership, effective immediately. The US Wholesale and Specialty segment will be responsible for all US specialty insurance business that flows through the company’s core wholesale and retail channels.
Ray Hall appointed Head of AIG's Western World

2 days ago | reinsurancene.ws | Saumya Jain

Global insurer American International Group (AIG), Inc. has appointed Ray Hall as Head of Western World, effective immediately, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In the role, Hall will report to Lou Levinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lexington Insurance, an AIG subsidiary. He will drive and execute the firm’s strategies for the contract bind market. Levinson commented on the appointment, “Ray’s appointment reflects AIG’s deep bench strength and strong talent-from-within culture.
Admiral Group to sell its US motor insurance business to J.C. Flowers

2 days ago | reinsurancene.ws | Saumya Jain

UK domiciled insurer Admiral Group plc has agreed to sell its US motor insurance business, including Elephant Insurance Company and Elephant Insurance Services, to J.C. Flowers & Co., a global private investment firm in the financial services industry.
W. R. Berkley posts record net premiums written for Q1'25

2 days ago | reinsurancene.ws | Saumya Jain

Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation has posted record high net premiums written for the first quarter of 2025 at $3.1 billion, compared to $2.8 billion in Q1’24. This was supported by the growth in gross written premiums (GWP) for the quarter, reported at $3.6 billion compared to $3.3 billion in Q1’24. The company explained that net premiums written grew 10% as market conditions remained favourable in several lines of business, particularly the insurance segment.
Ryan Specialty to acquire certain assets of USQRisk

2 days ago | reinsurancene.ws | Saumya Jain

Global specialty insurance firm Ryan Specialty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of international managing general agent (MGA), USQRisk Holdings, LLC. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. Post completion, USQ will become a part of the alternative risk business within Ryan Specialty.
Bernhard Kaufmann to succeed Patrick Raaflaub as Swiss Re CRO

2 days ago | reinsurancene.ws | Saumya Jain

Industry giant Swiss Re has appointed Helvetia’s Bernhard Kaufmann to succeed Patrick Raaflaub as Group Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective October 1st, 2025. Kaufmann has 17 years of industry experience and has held the position of CRO for several companies during his career. Currently, he serves in the same position at Helvetia, an international insurance group.
Guy Carpenter CEO expects continuation of 1.4 trend at mid-year renewals

1 week ago | reinsurancene.ws | Taylor Mixides

Speaking during Marsh McLennan’s Q1 2025 earnings call this afternoon, Dean Klisura, CEO of reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, provided an outlook for the mid-year reinsurance renewals. Klisura indicated that he expects the trends seen during the January 1 and April 1 renewals to continue into the June 1 renewal period, offering a sense of stability for the market despite ongoing challenges.
Amwins SRU launches new Excess Casualty Sidecar Program

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.
Lockton appoints Chris DiLullo as US Industry Practices Leader

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.