OnRe names TFP’s Ben Fortune as CUO
OnRe, a licensed collateralised reinsurer and on-chain asset manager, has appointed Ben Fortune as its new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO). He is expected to join the firm in Bermuda, subject to immigration approval. Most recently, Fortune served as the CUO…
Economic policy risks eclipse conflict concerns in WTW’s latest survey
Willis, a WTW business, has released its 2026 Political Risk Survey, highlighting that risks driven by economic policy continue to outweigh those stemming from international conflict, despite the survey being issued as conflict in the Middle East escalated. According to…
Gallagher Re appoints Russell Hails as Executive Director, Head of MGA Solutions, APAC
Gallagher Re, a global reinsurance broker and risk advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Russell Hails as Executive Director, Head of MGA Solutions, APAC. Hails joined Gallagher Re last year with a mandate to rebuild its MGA proposition in…
K2 Insurance Services completes acquisition of Oculus Underwriters
K2 Insurance Services, a specialty insurance firm focused on building and supporting niche insurance programmes, has confirmed the acquisition of Oculus Underwriters. As part of the deal, Oculus Underwriters will become part of Vikco Insurance Services, operating under the established…
Swiss Re appoints Trent Thomson as Head of Global Specialty
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Trent Thomson as Head of Global Specialty, effective 1st July 2026. Thomson will succeed Anne Lohbeck and will be based in London. Currently serving as CEO Australia & New Zealand at…
Pension accounting snapshot 31 March 2026
Pension accounting at 31 March 2026: key issues for FRS 102, IAS 19 and ASC 715 – discount rates, inflation, CMI 2024, surplus extraction and legal updates.
Pensions and Perspectives: the art of conversation
Highlights from Pensions & Perspectives at FRAMELESS, Marble Arch – immersive art, great conversation and guest reflections from across the pensions community.
Supporting trustees through a challenging wind-up
Post-transaction issues threatened to delay a scheme’s progress to wind-up. See how BW helped trustees move from buy-in to buyout and wind-up with confidence.
The impact of proposed changes to salary sacrifice
The Autumn Budget’s proposed changes to salary sacrifice could impact NI relief on pensions. Experts discuss the potential impact, who’s affected and key considerations for advisers.
Berkshire Hathaway flags cyber uncertainty and holds back on data centre cover
Berkshire Hathaway, the US-based conglomerate with significant insurance and reinsurance operations, has underlined its cautious approach to emerging risk areas, with Vice Chairman of Insurance Operations Ajit Jain highlighting ongoing concerns around cyber underwriting and limited activity in the fast-growing…