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Lockton’s Andler to lead carrier relations at FM
He will join the company on January 15 as SVP, global market and product relations.
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2024 was the sixth consecutive year when the liability inflation index surpassed economic inflation.
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
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Andersen’s hire is a decisive move from AIG’s board to draw a line under a period of uncertainty
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Chubb’s informal approach for AIG makes what was once unthinkable thinkable
Adam McNestrie and Ben Wylie
Latest news
Latest news
A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including January 1 renewals, Hamilton Select and more.
The $100mn ABC tower led by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty remains under an automatic stay.
Court filings confirm previous reporting from this publication.
Zaffino will become executive chair of AIG and retire as CEO by mid-year.
Featured
Featured
Featured
US buyer 1.1 takeaways: More choices in property, homework left in casualty
The first round of 2026 renewals was largely favorable for buyers.
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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.
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Analysis
Analysis
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.
In a state prone to SCS, wind, floods and freezes, carriers are still fighting for market share.
Ackman will need leaders like Ajit Jain behind him and make the right bets at the right price at the right time.
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
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