MS Amlin establishes Australian branch led by Matt Botfield
Lloyd’s global insurer and reinsurer, MS Amlin, has opened a branch of its Asia Pacific Reinsurance business, MS Amlin Pacific Pte. Ltd., in Sydney, expanding its presence to Australia, subject to Lloyd’s approval.
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.
Ascot U.S. to enhance financial and accounting operations with Phinsys partnership
Ascot U.S, a P&C re/insurer part of Ascot Group Limited., has partnered with Phinsys, a finance automation software provider for the re/insurance sector, to modernise its business technology landscape and enhance its financial and accounting operations.
AXA XL makes Al Baker permanent head of construction in UK and Lloyd’s markets
AXA XL has promoted Al Baker to be its new head of construction in the UK and Lloyd’s markets.
SI Re grows premium volume 2%, cuts frequency risk exposure at 1.1 renewal
Zug, Switzerland based reinsurer SIGNAL IDUNA Reinsurance Ltd (SI Re) further enhanced the profitability of its book at the January 1st, 2024, reinsurance renewals, while cutting its exposure to frequency risks and growing its share in non-proportional covers.
WTW appoints Simon Lusher to lead food and drink specialism
Leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, WTW, has appointed Simon Lusher as Client Relationship Director for Large and Complex Risks.
Hub acquires Kentucky-based brokerage
Agents and Brokers, Construction, Marine, Mergers and Acquisitions Hub International
Anthropic unveils Claude for Financial Services
Anthropic, the AI startup backed by Amazon and Google, has launched a tool to help finance professionals analyse markets, conduct research, and make investment decisions with its Claude models.
More insurers participating in D&O ESG initiative: Marsh
Agents and Brokers, D&O, P/C Insurers United Kingdom AIG, Berkshire Hathaway, Lloyd’s of London, Marsh & McLennan, The Hartford Insurance Group Inc., Zurich
Skyward Specialty names LaFlamme as President, Captives & Specialty
Property and Casualty insurer Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. has appointed Corey LaFlamme as President, Captives & Specialty Programs, as Kirby Hill becomes Chairman of the segment.
AEGIS London reveals new Data Science and Analytics team to enhance underwriting
Lloyd’s syndicate AEGIS London has established a new Data Science and Analytics team to enhance underwriting capabilities and data-driven initiatives, Led by Giuseppe D’Angelo, Head of Data Analytics and Portfolio Underwriting.