AM Best revises outlooks to positive for Canopius US and Canopius Re
AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable for Canopius US Insurance, Inc. and Bermuda-based Canopius Reinsurance Limited. At the same time, the rating agency also affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer…
ARPC CUO Mike Pennell to retire after long-standing service
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC), a government-backed organisation that manages national reinsurance schemes designed to support the availability and affordability of insurance in Australia, has announced that its Chief Underwriting Officer, Michael (Mike) Pennell, will retire later this year…
Santam Syndicate 1918 appoints Nigel Tatlock as Head of Property
Africa’s largest non-life insurer, Santam Group, has appointed Nigel Tatlock as Head of Property at its recently established subsidiary, Santam Syndicate 1918. This appointment aligns with the syndicate’s long-term growth plans as it continues to develop its offering at Lloyd’s, after…
CatIQ lowers final Ontario & Quebec ice storm loss estimate to CAD 466m
CatIQ, a Toronto-based independent catastrophe insurance data provider and subsidiary of PERILS, has released its fifth and final industry loss estimate for the ice storm that affected Ontario and Quebec between 28th and 31st March 2025, decreasing losses to CAD…
Get future ready: Our LGPS governance roadmap
Major changes are on the horizon for administering authorities. Here’s how funds can start preparing now.
Asset managers’ ESG disclosures: rhetoric or cause for concern?
How are asset managers evolving their approach, what progress has been made, and what practical actions should asset owners consider?
Claims Denials and Appeals in ACA Marketplace Plans in 2024
This brief analyzes federal transparency data published by CMS on claims denials and appeals for Marketplace plan offered on HealthCare.gov in 2024, and finds insurers denied 19% of in-network claims. Consumers rarely appeal denied claims.
High trust and high expectations: BW’s professional trustee survey 2026
Building on themes from our 2025 report, this year’s research explores what schemes value, how preferences diverge, and the evolving pace of Corporate Sole Trusteeship.
Quiz – How Well Do You Understand Your Health Insurance – Frameless
Health insurance is often complicated, but understanding the basics helps you make better decisions about your coverage and care. This 10-question quiz touches on some terms you may encounter.
Delivering a complex buy‑in with precision and collaboration
How BW helped the Dr. Martens Pension Plan secure a complex buy‑in quickly and confidently through expert leadership and collaborative planning.