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Sources said the auction launched after Thanksgiving with Relation marketed off adjusted Ebitda of around $130mn.
HSB CEO Greg Barats and American Modern CEO Andreas Kleiner will retire at the end of Q1 2026.
The Floridian also anticipates $115mn to $125mn in net income for the quarter.
This publication revealed earlier Everest could sell its LatAm and Canadian units.
Several lines had price decreases, while growth in most sectors slowed from previous quarters.
A memo to staff said the executive will be “pursuing new opportunities outside of our company”.
Fleming Re bought the James River Re legacy book in 2024.
The packages contained client lists and records saved as “TOP SECRET” on a former employee’s computer.
Sources said the Floridian insurer has been working with Deutsche Bank on the listing preparations.
The legal setback came as publication of a Fema reform report was postponed.
The market is “extremely competitive”, with several launces from MGAs and syndicates expected.
The policy includes a $200mn limit with an additional $100mn for side A coverage.
WTW still has meaningful capital to deploy next year but will provide details on its next earnings call.
The highest portion of losses was experienced in Alberta.
Global insurance premiums reached an all-time high of $15.3bn by year end 2024.
The CEO said that new funding will be used to expand its underwriting capabilities.
The Republican said his office has launched an investigation into the denials.
Ford had purchased a builder’s risk policy from the insurer.
The Japanese P&C carrier agreed a deal to buy 15% of WR Berkley shares in March.
The insurer says defendants billed “exorbitant” fees for non-existent services.
Several Lloyd’s syndicates are also now providing cover for the federal insurer.
He and Fletcher stand accused of aiding Willis Re in an unlawful team lift.
The transaction is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2026.
The company had argued the judge missed key info when dismissing the case.
Sources said the deal will value the US M&A insurance broker at over $500mn.
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Clifford’s appointment follows Everest’s $2bn renewal rights sale to AIG. -
Carriers underweight in E&S could lead the charge in the next round of M&A.
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The move from Chubb comes at a moment of perceived weakness for AIG.
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Approached for comment, Chubb denies that it submitted “an offer” for AIG.
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The payment will cover what the filing called “foregone incentives at his former employer”.
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The industry veteran retired from AIG at the end of last year.
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The HNW MGA previously had an exclusive distribution agreement under a partnership signed in July 2024.
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Whether Clement's promotion was influenced by an inappropriate relationship is in scope.
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The timing is unhelpful as the global insurer tries to get on the front foot with M&A.
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The executive joined the company from Zurich last year.
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AIG made the shock announcement earlier today that John Neal is not joining the insurer.
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The ex-Lloyd’s CEO was due to join AIG as president but will not take up the role due to personal circumstances.
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Zaffino said AIG will continue to assess strategic opportunities after the Convex, Onex and Everest deals.
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Underwriting income for North America quadrupled to $384mn, and the segment recorded a CoR of 82.6%.
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The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
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The global insurer is buying access to distribution and underwriting at a carrier with a 27% GWP CAGR.
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A re-focus on reinsurance nearly brings Everest back where it started.
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Onex’s own balance sheet will become a 63% owner and AIG takes a 35% stake.
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AIG has agreed to pay Everest $10mn per month for nine months for transition services.
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Despite the pricing pressure, margins for the line of business remain attractive, he added.
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The company’s stock fell nearly 9% as the market digested news of an ADC, renewal rights deal and reserve charge.
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The global insurer will need to convince investors on the quality of the book.
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The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
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The global insurer will pick up a $650mn portfolio of US casualty business.
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AIG will fold the portfolio into its existing business, leaving the liabilities and legal entities with Everest.
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The carrier has been exploring launching into P&C organically or via acquisition.
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The company will implement a new leadership structure after his departure.
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AIG’s filing alleges copyright and trademark breaches, as well as violations of unfair business practice laws.
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He was appointed CUO of casualty, Americas, in July last year.
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Ransomware claims have made up the majority of recent large losses.
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One of the options being explored is setting up a dedicated company for the wholesale vertical.
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Clients in the segments that AIG trades in may not be as receptive to the idea as the insurer would like.
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Equidad earlier sold its soccer team to group of US investors that includes actor Ryan Reynolds.
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The Delaware high court’s reasoning could find application in other cases.
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This publication revealed yesterday that Sompo is currently in negotiations with Aspen.
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The state’s Supreme Court upheld two lower court decisions finding no liability.
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Claude Wade is to step down from his role to address ongoing health issues.
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The carrier is the first Fortune 500 company to take a stake in a League Two club.
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The former executive passed away following a 40-year career in insurance.
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Insurers did not see a slowdown in rate but some are still fine-tuning their portfolios following the LA fires.
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Submissions flow at E&S arm Lexington increased 28% year-over-year in Q2.
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Q2 cat losses at AIG declined to $170mn from $330mn in the prior year quarter.
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The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
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Reinsurers are mostly aligned on cat reinsurance, but goals are otherwise diverse.
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The Bermudian said its pursuit of SMEs through M&A will provide sustainable improvements to its bottom line.
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The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
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The executive had previously worked four years as head of trade credit for AIG.
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The former Everest executive has more than 30 years of A&H experience.
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The move consolidates the company’s leadership of primary and excess construction casualty lines.
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The former Lloyd’s CEO is also eligible for a target $5mn annual equity award.
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John Neal was due to start at Aon as global reinsurance CEO in September.
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The former Lloyd’s CEO will not make his planned move to Aon.
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He has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges, which carry potential life sentences.
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The appointments will be effective as of August 1.
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When it comes to sympathetic juries, high net worth individuals are under the same pressure as corporations.
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The January wildfires did little to hamper their appetite, apart from California.
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The unit will include both ocean and inland marine coverage.
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Ed Short was previously VP, digital partners, at Arch.
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The executive will be responsible for leading E&S primary and excess casualty.
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The settlement requires Dellwood’s Price to write an apology to Peter Zaffino.
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