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  • A district court judge had dismissed the case in September, with prejudice.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including WTW, insurance M&A and more.
  • The company also promoted Zulma Suarez to CEO of Colombia and Venezuela.
  • M&A
    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.
  • Clifford’s appointment follows Everest’s $2bn renewal rights sale to AIG.
  • M&A
    Insurance deals leader Mark Friedman said there is a backlog of companies looking to go public.
  • Los Angeles wildfires and SCS pushed US losses to $89bn.
  • Attorneys and doctors targeted by the case claim Uber has no standing to bring a Rico suit.
  • The executive’s 30-year career includes stints at Neon, Chubb and Arch.
  • He served as SVP of transportation at ISC since mid-2024.
  • The carrier combined its E&S primary and excess casualty units into a single group.
  • M&A
    This publication revealed earlier Everest could sell its LatAm and Canadian units.
  • The proposal says oil companies cause climate change and, thus, increased cat losses.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including commercial rates, industry consolidation and more.
  • A motion to dismiss argues the case should not have been filed in federal court.
  • Several lines had price decreases, while growth in most sectors slowed from previous quarters.
  • The trucking carrier has been building out its executive team this year.
  • The insurer plans to automate around 85% of key functions surrounding underwriting and claims processes.
  • A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week. 
  • 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.
  • M&A
    The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.
  • The packages contained client lists and records saved as “TOP SECRET” on a former employee’s computer.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including SafePoint's potential IPO.
  • 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 outlook flags “large uncertainties” amid possible El Niño through summer 2026.
  • The market is “extremely competitive”, with several launces from MGAs and syndicates expected.
  • The change was made on December 2 and was effective immediately.
  • A roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including QEO’s new CEO and IQUW’S Bermuda D&O launch.
  • The company announced four internal promotions this week.
  • London-based Tristram Prior will transfer to Bermuda to lead the line of business.
  • Trump’s shadow loomed over the beachside sessions.
  • M&A
    Approached for comment, Chubb denies that it submitted “an offer” for AIG.
  • A roundup of today’s news, including informal Chubb-AIG M&A talks and First Brands’ D&O program.
  • 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.
  • M&A
    Canopius will continue to be one of several capacity providers to the MGA.
  • M&A
    Newfront’s business units will be combined with Risk & Broking and Health, Wealth & Career.
  • The highest portion of losses was experienced in Alberta.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Parametrix’s Series B and S&P’s cyber outlook.
  • The move comes over a year after Aon completed its $13bn purchase of NFP.
  • 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 case is the latest in a series of lawsuits alleging Alliant raided MMA for talent.
  • The Republican said his office has launched an investigation into the denials.
  • The executive co-led the US financial institutions business at BHSI.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Berkshire Hathaway’s new CFO.
  • Ford had purchased a builder’s risk policy from the insurer.
  • The company announced several moves Monday, including the promotion of Nancy Pierce to Geico CEO.
  • Onex CEO Bobby Le Blanc will retire from Ryan Specialty’s board of directors.
  • The years-long legal battle was brought on by a former employee alleging wrongful termination.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Baldwin/CAC, Argonaut and more.
  • M&A
    The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.
  • The PE fund says Argo failed to indemnify it for costs related to a probe by New York’s attorney general.
  • A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week.
  • Earlier this week, The Baldwin Group said it will merge with CAC Group in a deal valued at $1.026bn.
  • M&A
    The Japanese P&C carrier agreed a deal to buy 15% of WR Berkley shares in March.
  • The executive said maintaining capacity is the main challenge in a soft market.
  • Only GL and workers’ comp had renewal rate increases compared to Q2.
  • The insurer says defendants billed “exorbitant” fees for non-existent services.
  • Several Lloyd’s syndicates are also now providing cover for the federal insurer.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Skyward, PHLY and more.
  • He and Fletcher stand accused of aiding Willis Re in an unlawful team lift.
  • The acquisition brought four collector vehicle MGAs to the carrier’s existing collector vehicle portfolio.
  • M&A
    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.
  • M&A
    Sources said the deal will value the US M&A insurance broker at over $500mn.
  • The hire advances Howden’s growth push in the US.
  • M&A
    Baldwin said the $1bn merger with CAC accelerates the firm's specialization plans by at least five years.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Howden/Atlantic and Allianz’s D&O outlook.
  • Fears relating to an economic downturn continue to dominate concerns.
  • Next year will mark five consecutive years of insolvency increases.
  • The deal is slated to close in the first quarter of 2026.
  • The company has been growing rapidly since the summer, with at least 300 currently employed.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Brown & Brown, Marsh/Howden and more.
  • Former chief growth officer Michael Anderson has taken on the CEO role.
  • Marsh has accused its former execs of flouting a preliminary injunction.
  • The retail heavyweight uses around 1,000 trading partners to access the wholesale channel.
  • An “extraordinary” proportion of storms reached Category 5 status this year.
  • Last month, Insurance Insider US revealed that MMA was set to buy Atlas following a sale process.
  • The MGA said payments to affected customers began shortly after the event.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including MMA M&A and Keystone's CEO succession.
  • The executive was most recently head of US casualty at Aon.
  • Texas was up over 25%, though California and Florida both recorded reductions.
  • In September, Insurance Insider US revealed that the firm had instructed a recruiter to search for Kinney’s successor.
  • Fontana 2.0 will encompass a more flexible investment strategy than the 2022 vehicle.
  • M&A
    The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including D&O risks, a climate lawsuit and more.
  • Plaintiffs claim climate-induced cat losses have spurred increases in premiums.
  • The executive will report to Katalyx president and CEO Praveen Reddy.
  • The subsegment is the latest commercial auto sector to feel the heat of litigation losses.
  • Marsh is also seeking expedited discovery in a related talent poaching case.
  • Many carriers are still pricing above technical rate, but could reassess their strategies after Q1.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including property market softening, Marsh v Howden and more.
  • The executives are based in Seattle and New York.
  • The executive was previously the cyber practice lead for Ryan Financial.
  • The London-based MGA will begin underwriting its international book next month.
  • It is understood that Liberty will halt support for property lines in the LatAm region effective 2026.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Farmers, Chubb/Scor and more.
  • A jury awarded $32.3mn for repair costs, and $80mn for business interruption.
  • The carrier said it anticipates a better market due to recent reforms.
  • The payment will cover what the filing called “foregone incentives at his former employer”.
  • The PE firm held 3.1% of the company’s shares, but will now hold none.
  • The industry veteran retired from AIG at the end of last year.
  • M&A
    The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Gallagher Re, St Paul’s cyberattack and more.
  • The appointment begins on January 1.
  • The city said it was self-insured at the time of the attack.
  • The peril has been historically difficult to model compared to others.
  • A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week.
  • Paddy Jago was also chairman at Willis Re and North America CEO for P&C at Aon.
  • Habayeb will start next May following Kociancic's retirement.
  • Casualty rate increases largely stabilized in Q2 and Q3 at 5%-10% for general liability.
  • Similar bills targeting fossil fuel firms have been introduced in other states.
  • Despite a softening market, underwriters were still able to attain up to 10% above technical pricing.
  • GC continues to pursue Willis Re and individuals in court.
  • With property getting more competitive, FM pursued an opportunity for growth in E&S with Velocity.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including CRC and Euclid talks.
  • Senior Willis Re recruit Jim Summers denied Kevin Fisher had a role at the start-up.
  • M&A
    The valuation for the Jay Rittberg-led program manager is understood to be $1bn+.
  • The MGA is exploring new product lines including condos and renters, CEO John Chu said.
  • The move comes after the company posted 52% YoY top-line growth in Q3.
  • The HNW MGA previously had an exclusive distribution agreement under a partnership signed in July 2024.
  • Senators asked for data on fraud but weren’t given any.
  • Whether Clement's promotion was influenced by an inappropriate relationship is in scope.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including AIG, Dual/Liberty Mutual, Marsh/Howden and more.
  • The company announced four key leadership appointments on Wednesday.
  • The capacity deal comes over a year after Dual recruited Marilena Rodriguez Forero as CEO for the region.
  • Parties will now brief on a request for a preliminary injunction on an expedited timeline.
  • M&A
    The carrier is currently focused on ~$1bn bolt-on acquisitions.
  • Building electrical capacity quickly requires carriers to do due diligence on who’s behind the new power plants.
  • GC accused Willis, Lucy Clarke, Jim Summers and John Fletcher of unlawful recruitment.
  • The plaintiffs' bar has been playing out the same rulebook for 15 years. It’s time the defense catches up.
  • The tech error, now resolved, halted traffic to sites like X and ChatGPT.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Hazelton’s return to Chubb and more.
  • The move comes after Everest sold renewal rights for its global retail business to AIG.
  • The investor offloaded nearly 100,000 Allstate shares in Q3, according to its latest 13-F.
  • The appointment follows Everest’s $2bn renewal rights sale of its commercial retail business to AIG.
  • Quota share is less common in the medmal space, where layered and shared structures have been dominant.
  • The executive joined the company from Zurich last year.
  • He will be replaced at a time when Fema is considering structural reforms.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including a medmal quota share and Everest’s legacy CEO.
  • The agency cited moderating premium growth and selective underwriting capacity as factors behind the revision.
  • The executive joins from RenaissanceRe.
  • The ratings agency said that it continues to assess State Farm’s balance sheet among the strongest.
  • Existing facilities and carrier partners will be transferring from K2.
  • M&A
    MassMutual will retain an 82% stake in the $470bn asset manager.
  • A motion by defendants to dismiss the case was also denied.
  • M&A
    The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including AIG, Woodruff Sawyer and more.
  • A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week.
  • The broker said R&W rates rose to 2.8% in Q2 vs 2.5% in Q1.
  • AIG made the shock announcement earlier today that John Neal is not joining the insurer.
  • The ex-Lloyd’s CEO was due to join AIG as president but will not take up the role due to personal circumstances.
  • Bryant has spent over 30 years with the specialty carrier.
  • The deal to reopen the government also extended the NFIP.
  • Aspen's GWP increased 0.9% to $1.13bn, as it focuses on “robust cycle management”.
  • After outsized losses, the (re)insurer still sees opportunity in a softening market.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Helix, Accelerant, NYC housing and more.
  • The MGA began offering US commercial E&S property products in December.
  • The Caymans-based reinsurer’s Q3 CoR was 86.6%, down 9.3 points YoY.
  • The company expects to have $415mn to $430mn of third-party written premium in Q4.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • The reinsurance loss ratio improved by over 20 points with no notable cat losses for the quarter.
  • M&A
    Average revenue per agency acquired YTD in 2025 was $2.35mn, down 13% year-over-year.
  • The growth and profitability survey predicts 8.5% median growth for 2025.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Fidelis, broking M&A, Marsh v Howden and more.
  • Workers’ compensation was the only line that saw a YoY decrease.
  • Longbrook Insurance will write multiple lines of business.
  • The move comes after the withdrawal of a complaint in the Delaware court.
  • The platform will debut in Germany before an accelerated global rollout in 2026-27.
  • The fashion brand says the insurer failed to defend it in multiple lawsuits.
  • The CEO thanked his friends and colleagues and said he was “going quiet”.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Howden US, Tiptree’s Fortegra sale and more.
  • M&A
    Sources said that the New York-based InsurTech retained Evercore to advise on the process.
  • M&A
    The transaction is Davies’ largest strategic M&A addition to date.
  • M&A
    Veradace claims the deal benefits Tiptree management at shareholder expense.
  • The executive most recently served as the company’s chief broking officer.
  • The newly installed US vice chair explains why inefficiency drove her from legacy firms.
  • The charity said that improved ecosystems could help protect from disasters.
  • M&A
    The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.
  • It is understood that the MGA wants to start with renewable energy and transactional liability.
  • The dismissal comes after the judge in the case had stayed it just a day earlier.
  • The defendant held a $1mn general liability policy with Kinsale.
  • Industry sources said they expect most larger firms will be able to meet the requirements.
  • Sources said that the platform drafted in Ardea Partners to advise on the recap.
  • Chief risk officer Shannon Lucas will move to COO as part of the shakeup.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Marsh v Howden, medmal and more.
  • A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week.
  • The UK-based insurer’s Florida Re secured state regulatory approval in June.
  • The executive noted that an influx of new entrants in the E&S market is increasing competition.
  • A New Jersey judge also refused to grant WTW’s request for a restraining order.
  • The loss would be one of the largest ever for mining underwriters.
  • California may not be the only state to see non-economic damage caps in medmal get challenged.
  • The carrier’s top line grew to $1.4bn in the first half of 2025.
  • Insurance penetration varies, but hotels have “near-total” coverage and strong limits.
  • The company anticipates a considerable bump in book value after IPO of subsidiary Exzeo.
  • From the carrier perspective, alignment of interests was a recurring theme.
  • M&A
    Earlier this year, this publication revealed that Atlas was considering a potential sale.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Allstate, InsurTech investment and more.
  • The executive said inflation isn’t completely gone but is now “more understood”.
  • The credit can now be applied to mitigation against operational losses.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • The storm devastated Jamaica and Cuba, but insurance penetration on the islands is low.
  • InsurTech funding was down 7.3% from $1.09bn in the prior quarter.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Lockton, Chubb, Allianz, Exzeo, and more.
  • The reserve strengthening stemmed from bodily injury and defense costs for accident years 2023 and prior.
  • Slide does expect a “meaningful” amount of takeouts for this month and next.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • The company has now posted rate increases for 37 consecutive quarters.
  • M&A
    The $21/share pricing falls in the middle of the expected range.
  • The company is also prepared for potential M&A activity.
  • The executive said the firm has grown its casualty business by 80% from 2022.
  • Sources said the executive will report to Julian Pratt in South Florida.
  • Zaffino said AIG will continue to assess strategic opportunities after the Convex, Onex and Everest deals.
  • T&Cs, as well as exclusions, remain largely unchanged, the executive said.
  • The Marsh-placed account renews its all-risks cover on 16 November.
  • Adeptive co-founder and CUO Jeff Bright will lead the MGU’s US strategy.
  • The carrier is continuing to reposition its portfolio to drive more consistent returns.
  • Underwriting income for North America quadrupled to $384mn, and the segment recorded a CoR of 82.6%.
  • The chief executive said he doesn’t expect to see a price drop anytime soon.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including James River’s earnings call and AJ Gallagher/RiskGroup.
  • Marsh is also suing a second tier of former Florida leaders.
  • This publication exclusively reported the executive’s plans last month.
  • M&A
    The deal would follow AJG’s regional acquisitions of THB Chile, Brazil’s Case or the Colombian retail book of Itau.
  • Casualty rates in Q3 rose 6.1% driven by increases in commercial auto, energy and excess liability.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • Rate decreases are often in double digits, but high loss trends and systemic risk persist.
  • Interim CUO Nick Pritchard turned in his notice in August of this year.
  • The insurer reached highs of over 1.4 million policies in September 2023.
  • HNW family offices are now among investors considering the US MGA segment.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including CNA and James River results and Melissa losses.
  • M&A
    Tompkins Insurance is a subsidiary of Tompkins Financial Corporation.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • YTD disclosed run-off deals total 26, with $1.36bn of gross liabilities transferred.
  • Widespread underinsurance and low exposures will limit losses.
  • Both the primary and reinsurance segments benefitted from a light cat year.
  • It is understood that Sutton National is the fronting carrier sitting behind the facility.
  • The Bermuda carrier brought a winding-up petition earlier in October.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including an ISC QS and Corebridge’s CFO transition.
  • M&A
    The acquisition will expand PHLY’s presence in the niche market.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.
  • A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week.
  • It is understood the permanent reinsurance capital vehicle is called Highline Re and will sit behind fronting carriers.
  • The executive will fill the role previously held by Howden’s Figliozzi.
  • While attritional losses were up for the quarter, those in the carrier’s core business declined.
  • The search for a CFO had been underway since last July.
  • Many commercial risks will have London coverage, but insured values are relatively low.
  • CEO Greg Case said data center demand could generate over $10bn in new premium volume in 2026.
  • The NFIP expiration and a successful Neptune IPO got attention, but some reinsurers moved earlier.
  • The broker grew earnings per share by 12.1% during the quarter.
  • The broker continues to expect 20% to 30% property rate reductions, as well as increased market competition.
  • Gallagher said that the firm is ready to engage in large deals again after the acquisition of AP.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • M&A
    Gray specializes in contract bonds for mid-sized and emerging contractors.
  • The insurer paid tribute to the executive’s lasting contributions to the firm.
  • Dairy and livestock products within the agricultural unit were main growth drivers in Q3.
  • The FIO said it will work with regulators on coverage for digital assets.
  • The insurer continues to exit or reduce unprofitable lines and slowed growth as a result.
  • The CEO said the carrier is seeing sequential PIF growth in several states.
  • M&A
    Sources said that the transaction valued the Californian auto F&I business at over $1bn.
  • The broker is monitoring whether the economic environment will limit discretionary spending.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including IQUW/Starr, Convex/AIG, Enact Mortgage and more.
  • CFO Vogt added that the vehicle’s impact from earned premiums should ramp up from 2026 through 2029.
  • The broker will join Ron Borys’ financial lines team.
  • M&A
    Onex’s own balance sheet will become a 63% owner and AIG takes a 35% stake.
  • The broker said it was on track to hit its financial goals despite macro uncertainty.
  • M&A
    Greenberg has strong links with IQUW management, and praised the firm’s leadership and cultural fit.
  • The revised outlooks reflect the difficult moment as Everest moves away from retail.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Everest LatAm/Canada and Starr's acquisition of IQUW.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • Exposure for California’s Fair plan has jumped, as insurers drop policyholders.
  • Rates pulling back will rein in some of the excess margin obtained over the past three years, he said.
  • M&A
    This publication revealed that Starr was zeroing in on the deal earlier today.
  • The reductions reflect a mix of programs being handed off and MGAs proactively switching.
  • The exec joined the company as CUO in 2023.
  • M&A
    The parties could announce the transaction soon, according to sources.
  • M&A
    Sources said that the businesses in Canada and LatAm were part of Everest’s original plans to sell its retail book.
  • M&A
    AIG has agreed to pay Everest $10mn per month for nine months for transition services.
  • The upgrade reflects consistent outperformance of “higher-rated peers”, S&P said.
  • Hurricane warnings are in place for Guantanamo, Holguin and Las Tunas.
  • Economic losses from the Cat 5 storm could run 30%-250% of the country’s GDP.
  • The CEO noted that 45% of Everest’s US casualty book did not renew this quarter.
  • The property segment reported a combined ratio of 15.5% for the quarter, versus 60.3% a year ago.
  • The regulations are designed to address long-term solvency concerns.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including AIG, Everest, Brown & Brown and more.
  • The LA fires were a microcosm of “everything we do well when things go bad”.
  • Despite the pricing pressure, margins for the line of business remain attractive, he added.
  • Erbig joins after more than 20 years in finance-related positions at Liberty Mutual.
  • Opportunities for growth remain in small and medium commercial accounts.
  • Rate pressure on wind and quake partially offset overall Q3 programs growth.
  • The company’s stock fell nearly 9% as the market digested news of an ADC, renewal rights deal and reserve charge.
  • M&A
    BP Marsh has agreed the sale of its 28.2% shareholding as part of the deal.
  • Jason Keen joined Everest in 2022 as head of international.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • The global insurer will pick up a $650mn portfolio of US casualty business.
  • The executive joined the Dallas-based insurer as CUO in 2023.
  • AIG will fold the portfolio into its existing business, leaving the liabilities and legal entities with Everest.
  • A US landfall is not expected, but the storm could hit the Bahamas by Friday.
  • The carrier is consolidating its venture capital activity into asset manager MEAG.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including IGI and Hurricane Melissa.
  • This publication revealed the move earlier this year.
  • The storm could bring flooding to Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti.
  • The executive’s exit follows CEO Joseph Lacher’s resignation last week.
  • The specialty carrier’s share price fell nearly 7% on the day of the call.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.
  • Workers’ comp rates dropped again, but the decline slowed from last quarter.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including BMS, the AWS outage, September CPI and more.
  • The bill includes provisions to encourage retrofitting homes in high-risk areas.
  • A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week.
  • The company sees itself in a “very strong position” in the state.
  • The broker said WTW hasn’t shown it was irreparably harmed by the defection.
  • APIP is one of the world’s largest property programs.
  • September’s medical care index increase follows a 0.2% drop in August.
  • A canvassing of the cyber market suggests the impact will be negligible.
  • The carrier recently expanded its reinsurance product suite in Bermuda.
  • The range allows “for information that could emerge beyond what is known today”.
  • Haney will remain on board as a senior adviser.
  • Selective’s CEO earlier attributed Q3 adverse development to the NJ market.
  • The appointments are aimed at offering a clearer team structure.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • Property insurance rates declined by 9%, the same as in the prior quarter.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Charles Taylor, global pricing, Selective and more.
  • Sources said that the executive will join the reinsurance brokerage next year, after his garden leave expires.
  • WTW’s Jessica Klipphahn will take over as head of North America mid-market.
  • M&A
    Old Republic said the acquisition is expected to close in 2026.
  • The company saw growth accelerate in its property and casualty segments.
  • By line of business, $35mn of the charge relates to commercial auto and $5mn to personal auto.
  • The reinsurer also hired Martin Bages as Latin America and Caribbean head.
  • Ben Hanback joins from Aon, where he spent almost a decade.
  • M&A
    The company and its main debt provider Ares agreed to relax its debt terms in April.
  • Property pricing fell by 8%, while casualty rate increases tapered to 3%.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • Bill Ross has been CEO of the non-profit for 21 years.
  • Sources said that Piper Sandler is advising the Dallas-based program manager on the process.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Chubb Q3 earnings, climate disaster data and more.
  • Total pre-tax favorable prior period development in the quarter was $361mn, up nearly 48% YoY.
  • A former NOAA climatologist who left the agency is running the new operation.
  • AWS suffered a large-scale service disruption originating in northern Virginia.
  • Pre-tax cat losses were down 63% from the prior year quarter to $285mn.
  • M&A
    The Jay Rittberg-led program manager kicked off a strategic process in August.
  • Howden is facing fallout from its push into the US retail market via mass hires.
  • A quiet wind season is also expected to further soften the property market.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Euclid Transactional, Chubb results, Venbrook and more.
  • Bonnet has spent more than four years at WTW in increasingly senior roles.
  • M&A
    Sources said the PE-backed platform retained IAP to advise on the process.
  • The CEO also said that the “bloom is off the rose” in the E&S property market.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
  • The company is looking to grow through its new MGA incubator program.
  • Northeast Insurance said 55 claims were brought under the Child Victims Act.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Q3 earnings reports, Brown & Brown and more.
  • The hire comes a few months after Nick Greggains was promoted to CEO.
  • The London-based executive will relocate to Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • Christopher Reynolds and AJ Jones have been hired as business development directors.
  • The portfolio encompasses $5bn+ of subject premium across ~75 programs.
  • The new chief executive has served on PI’s board since 2018, including as chair.
  • The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.
  • Since Simon Wilson was elevated to insurance CEO, the firm has been refocusing its underwriting.
  • SageSure’s recent M&A in Florida was driven by being selective with policies and smart about claims costs.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Everest, Alliant, Howden US and more.
  • A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week.
  • The executive is charged with defrauding investors out of nearly $500mn.
  • The broker will report to Howden US CEO Mike Parrish.
  • The protection covers the US insurance book for the 2024 and prior accident years.
  • Critics claim the dispute system denies consumers' key legal rights.
  • Property, cyber and workers’ comp rates were all down mid-single digits, offsetting casualty hardening.
  • The selloff may hint at headwinds for equity investors.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Gallagher's Galaxy facility and Marsh and Travelers' results.
  • A Lloyd’s consortium led by Beat Syndicate 4242 backs the MGA.
  • Rachel Turk was speaking on an Aon Reinsurance Renewal Season panel.
  • An average of 81% of property accounts renewed flat or down.
  • Nine-month insured losses still exceeded $100bn due to California wildfires.
  • The facility provides coverage for property, terrorism, energy, construction and utilities risks.
  • The firm also expects to increase share repurchases in Q4 to roughly $1.3bn.
  • M&A
    Private capital–backed buyers accounted for 73% of the 513 transactions this year.
  • The tech subsidiary applied to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “XZO”.
  • The broker’s new business and client services division is targeting $400mn of savings.
  • The carrier reported favorable reserve development of $22mn compared to $126mn in Q3 last year.
  • M&A
    As the Great Japanese M&A Contest develops, the executive said inorganic expansion is “a top priority”.
  • Earlier this week, the broking house announced a rebrand to Marsh.
  • Dale Krupowicz was also named head of operations for the segment.
  • The insurer booked a $950mn policyholder credit expense in September.
  • The decision impacts 5% of the reinsurer’s North America P&C facultative premiums.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Kemper, “Woke” Chubb, 2025 cat losses and more.
  • Earlier this year, Insurance Insider US revealed that the PE firm was looking to extend its investment.
  • The motion claims the New York court has no jurisdiction in the case.
  • State Farm is under investigation as its premiums have been rising “drastically".
  • Joseph Lacher will step down as president and CEO and resign from the board.
  • Though wildfire losses are up, total losses are the lowest since 2015.
  • A US district judge ruled a delay could put human life and property at risk.
  • The federal panel hasn’t finalized a timeline for formulating the new rules.
  • After six years as CFO, Mark Craig is taking on the position of chief investment officer.
  • A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Marsh McLennan's rebrand.
  • Shared and layered accounts are seen as reaping the biggest benefits.
  • The carrier has been exploring launching into P&C organically or via acquisition.
  • Neil Ross was also appointed CUO for the broker’s MGA.
  • Brian Church has spent 20 years at Chubb.
  • Guy Carpenter will rebrand as Marsh Re, as a new central tech/operations unit is created.
  • The reshuffle is likely laying the foundations for the eventual succession to CEO Mario Greco.
  • The MGA is also looking to build out its US mid-market professional liability expertise.
  • Mike Mulray joins from Everest, where he was EVP president of North America insurance.
  • Trade credit insurers are expected to respond with tighter buyer limits and stricter wordings.
  • The international division is seeking a new London market manager.
  • Growth concerns were top of mind at this year’s conference.
  • Clear Blue originally filed the suit in late 2023, alleging reckless conduct and misrepresentation.
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