In a recent report by RBC Capital Markets, a financial services firm specialising in analysing the impact of political, economic, and regulatory developments across various sectors, titled Insurance Observations, the firm examines the potential implications of the recent US presidential election on the insurance industry.

James River Group Holdings, a Bermuda-domiciled insurance holding company, has reported first quarter 2025 net income of $9 million and adjusted net operating income of $9.1 million, compared to $20.9 million and $14.8 million, respectively, in Q1’24.

Insurance and reinsurance broking group Marsh McLennan has revealed that, effective January 2026, it will change its brand to Marsh. As part of the transition, Guy Carpenter will adopt the name Marsh Re in 2027, reflecting its role within the group’s reinsurance and capital advisory operations.

Specialty insurance and reinsurance provider and part of Tokio Marine Group, Safety National Re, has added both Jacqueline Lazowski and John Fitzsimmons as Vice Presidents within its Treaty Reinsurance division.

Homeowners insurance provider Openly, has closed a $75m Series C investment as part of its mission to empower independent insurance agents, according to the company.

Fidelis MGU has announced the promotion of Hannah Charnaud to Deputy Head of Marine, a London-based role.

Davies, a professional services and technology specialist serving the insurance market, has secured new credit facilities of £275 million ($370 million), from its existing lead lender Blackstone, to support the company’s growth.

VIG Re saw its gross written premiums increase 14.2% YOY to €661m, as reported in its latest results.

Peel Hunt, a UK-based equity research and advisory firm, reports that there is no significant concern over rate declines in property catastrophe at 1/1, even in the event of a benign hurricane season.