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Damage from wildfires up 75% in a year in Europe

Damage from large wildfires in Europe has jumped dramatically, with a 75% increase in the amount of land burnt in the last year, according to new analysis by Chaucer.

Zurich in talks over sale of $21bn German life portfolio to Viridium: reports

Global insurer Zurich is reportedly in advanced talks over the sale of a €20 billion (USD 21bn) portfolio of German life insurance policies to Viridium Group, part of Cinven.

AXA XL appoints Head of Intl. Casualty, Insurance, UK & Lloyd’s

AXA XL’s insurance business has announced the promotion of Olivia Shing to Head of International Casualty, UK & Lloyd’s, effective immediately.

QBE Europe makes Beatriz Valenti Director of Insurance

QBE Europe, part of QBE Insurance Group – a global insurer and reinsurer, has named Beatriz Valenti as Director of Insurance.

Swiss Re nominates Morten Hübbe and George Quinn as new non-exec Board members

Global reinsurer Swiss Re has nominated Morten Hübbe and George Quinn for election as new, non-executive and independent members of the Board for a one-year term, ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) 2025.

Hurricane Helene insured losses projected at $3B-6B

Agents and Brokers, Catastrophes Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Carrow Insurance launches new A&H products for UK employers

Carrow Insurance, a specialist MGA, has introduced a new range of Accident & Health (A&H) products in the UK, tailored for corporate and affinity businesses.

Andrew Aldwinckle joins Liberty Mutual Re as International Casualty CUO

Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Andrew Aldwinckle as International Casualty Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective 1 February 2026.