Top Section
FM bought new standalone treaty to support $5bn data center line
Sources said they expected FM to keep around $2bn of the maximum line net.
-
The executive worked at Price Forbes in various positions, including aviation director and LatAm CEO. -
Insurance has been an increasingly salient issue among politicians in the state.
Research
Research
Worsening market conditions drove the majority of P&C stocks to underperform the S&P 500 in 2025.
An impending soft market further complicates the outlook for carriers with long-tail casualty exposure.
Carriers underweight in E&S could lead the charge in the next round of M&A.
Investors recalibrate their expectations for the segment as the soft market approaches.
Opinion
Opinion
-
Insurers and brokers have lost at 1.1 – as well as reinsurers
Adam McNestrie and Ben Wylie -
Andersen’s hire is a decisive move from AIG’s board to draw a line under a period of uncertainty
Adam McNestrie and Ben Wylie
Latest news
Latest news
A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including FM Global’s and Aon’s data center coverage.
The capacity backs the reinsurance underwriter to cover international risks outside the US.
The sale will see a transfer of renewal rights and the product recall team.
The medical care index increased 3.5% over the past 12 months.
Featured
Featured
Featured
2025’s $98bn in secondary peril losses highest on record: Munich Re
Wildfires and SCS led to $108bn of total insured losses globally, despite no major hurricane making US landfall.
Most Read
Perspectives
Perspectives
When owners are not paying attention, discipline and governance are not top priorities.
Unpacking how much excess capital there really is and dissecting the source of its returns.
Here’s the five-pillar playbook for insurers ready to move from pilots to profit.
Despite elevated ROEs, insurers have remained disciplined.
Interviews
The industry needs to step up in educating clients and understanding their vulnerabilities.
The state is drought-ridden, hail threatened and potentially making major changes this year as a result.
One avenue for capital freed up by a softer-than-expected renewal could be more M&A.
Tom Wakefield says there is scope for opportunistic reinsurance purchases in 2026.
Ad slot #2
Analysis
Analysis
Modernized tactics springing from stolen online identities have surged post pandemic and are ramping up losses.
The first round of 2026 renewals was largely favorable for buyers.
Market participants on programs/MGU business in particular feel there's more capacity than 12 months ago.
Specialty was the busiest segment but still recorded a YoY drop of seven points.
Insider on Air
Insider on Air
In Partnership with
AXIS
Michael McKenna, Head of North America Specialty Insurance, AXIS, outlines the key trends shaping the industry as 2025 comes to a close and underscores that talent acquisition and rapid technology integration will be critical for specialty insurance in 2026.
In Partnership with
AXIS
Looking ahead to 2026, Michael Silas, Head of Global Credit, AXIS, sees mildly positive global growth driven by tech and infrastructure, but says credit sentiment remains cautious and reinsurers must still price to long‑term tail risk.
In Partnership with
Apollo
With real-time data and analytical tools giving underwriters a clear view of pricing adequacy, mix and attachment points, and allowing faster corrective action when rates fall below acceptable thresholds, insurers are shifting into a new paradigm for soft markets, said James Slaughter, Group CUO, Apollo, during an interview at the Insurance Insider’s London Market Conference.
In Partnership with
Fidelis Partnership
Insurers can turn the global energy transition into both a commercial opportunity and a force for societal good, said Charlie Heathcote, Head of Sustainability, the Fidelis Partnership, during an interview at the Insurance Insider’s London Market Conference
Conferences & awards
New York Conference 2026 | Add to calendar
April 23 2026
Convene, 101 Park Avenue, New York
Insurance Insider Honours 2026
2 September 2026
London
Insurance Insider US Honors 2026 | Add to calendar
September 30 2026
Ziegfeld Ballroom, New York
Upcoming webinars
-
In Partnership with Moody's
Ad Slot #2
