Health Policy in 2026
In a new column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman forecasts eight things to look for in health policy in 2026. “First and foremost,” he writes, “is the role health care affordability will play in the midterms.” And, he notes:…
BW bolsters Scottish presence with new Edinburgh office
Barnett Waddingham (BW) has opened a new office in Edinburgh, further strengthening our commitment to Scotland as part of our ambitious UK-wide growth plans.
2025 KFF Marketplace Enrollees Survey
This survey explores how ACA Marketplace enrollees expect to respond if their premium payments doubled as expected in 2026 when enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire. About a third would very likely look for a lower-cost plan, even…
The superfund market opportunity for DB pension scheme sponsors
Explore how DB pension superfunds can offer lower-cost risk transfer, enhance member security and remove pension risk from corporate balance sheets.
Catalyst DC pension: Autumn Budget 2025
Providing indepth updates from the Chancellor’s budget to accelerate your decision-making.
Reinsurers expected to shoulder most of $200m loss from Hong Kong fire: AM Best
According to ratings agency AM Best, a material portion of the gross incurred loss, which may exceed $200 million from the deadly Hong Kong apartment (Wang Fuk Court) fire, is expected to be transferred to reinsurers. This is because primary…
Who’s insuring Russia’s shadow fleet?
Since Western P&I clubs and reinsurers largely withdrew from underwriting sanctioned oil shipments, an informal and opaque re/insurance ecosystem has emerged to keep Russia’s shadow fleet trading. What was once dominated by London and the International Group of P&I clubs…
AXA XL goes live with PPL to strengthen links to London Market
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has successfully connected its internal computer systems directly to the London Market’s main trading platform, Placing Platform Limited (PPL), opening a new data exchange gateway. This connection is powered by…
AXIS adds Edwards to newly created role of Head of Delegated Strategy, Global Markets
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, has appointed Lewis Edwards to the newly created role of Head of Delegated Strategy, Global Markets, effective immediately. He will be based in London and reports to Sara Farrup, Head of Global…