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Marsh’s healthcare clients changed BORs to Howden in lockstep with Lugones
An industry veteran of 34 years, the executive is known for placing US healthcare business in London.
Research
Research
Reinsurers are mostly aligned on cat reinsurance, but goals are otherwise diverse.
The regional insurer has increased its weighting to OLO and commercial auto, versus comp.
Softer market conditions are likely to create a wave of consolidation favoring large brokers.
The research team presents the June cat heatmap.
Opinion
Opinion
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Gallagher will face new tests including succession, mega M&A and expansion beyond its core
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The Gallagher dynasty has risen due to culture, management quality and some luck
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Latest news
Latest news
A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including M&A, Cover Whale, Mercury and more.
The president expects to see benefits from the deal in H2 2026.
AJ Gallagher has responded to a request for additional information under the HSR filing.
Lion's share of Markel Re staff have been offered roles at Ryan, with others to work on run-off.
Featured
Featured
Featured
With NFIP’s future hazy, private flood providers insist they can fill the gaps
As the US recovers from a major flood event, the vast majority of Americans remain uninsured.
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WTW books 5% organic growth in Q2
July 31, 2025
Perspectives
Perspectives
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.
Insurers and distributors must adapt or risk irrelevance.
Interviews
The CEO said business remains adequately priced in most classes.
The executive said the claims industry is going to “be transformed”.
Cardinal E&S expands the carrier's underwriting capabilities and makes it more competitive relative to peers.
The global carrier plans to hire around 300 people in the next several years in the Americas and has already filled 60 roles thus far.
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Analysis
Analysis
On Q2 calls, carrier executives called out fierce competition in various lines of business, and a misalignment of interest.
Roughly half a year since the LA fires, brokers said there’s hope things are turning around.
As the IPO window opened, American Integrity, Slide, Ategrity and others followed Aspen.
PL coverage is being stripped out of admitted, packaged policies and increasingly purchased in the E&S market.
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M&A Services
While volatile stock markets and increased geopolitical strife may have dampened global Mergers & Acquisitions, transactions among brokers remain robust, said M&A Services Inc.’s Managing Director Chris Hughes and Senior Associate Stephen Scales.
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Swiss Re
Insurers are pairing accumulation and exposure management with modeling to navigate natural catastrophes, said Monica Ningen, CEO P&C Reinsurance US, Swiss Re.
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Markel
Insurers could face a “heightened claims exposure” due to increased regulation scrutiny on the fintech industry, including buy now pay later schemes, AI and crypto, said Nick Rugg, Head of Fintech and Investment Management Insurance for Markel International.
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AXIS
The increase in business and leisure travel – plus niche travel, such as for cosmetic procedures – is driving increased demand for travel insurance, said Guy Bonwick, Head of Global Specialty Accident and Health at AXIS.
Conferences & awards
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October 2025
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London
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