Nick Studer succeeds Martin South as President and CEO of Marsh Risk
Marsh, a global insurance broker and risk advisor, has appointed Nick Studer as President and Chief Executive Officer of Marsh Risk, succeeding Martin South, who will take on an enterprise-wide role as Chief Client Officer of Marsh, effective 1st April…
Sodalis Capital introduces Brecon Specialty to expand global cyber and technology E&O broking
Sodalis Capital, an investment firm specialising in international insurance intermediaries, has announced the launch of Brecon Specialty Ltd. Headquartered in London, the new brokerage will provide specialist broking and risk advisory services to independent brokers across global markets, in addition…
OAK Global appoints Kaylee Darkins as Chief People & Communications Officer
OAK Global, a risk partner underwriting through Lloyd’s Syndicates 2843 and 1440, has announced the appointment of Kaylee Darkins as Chief People and Communications Officer, effective 9th March 2026. In her new role, Darkins will lead OAK Global’s people strategy,…
DUAL and LSM form Property and Financial Lines partnership in Latin America
DUAL Latin America has partnered Liberty Specialty Markets Latin America (Liberty), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, to deliver enhanced Property and Financial Lines capacity in the middle market segment for brokers and clients across the region. The partnership, which…
Markel adds Jamie Smith as London Underwriting Manager – US Cyber Lead
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has appointed Jamie Smith as London Underwriting Manager – US Cyber Lead, effective immediately. He will be based in London and report directly to Dan Fox, Head of Cyber at Markel…
Aon signs multi-year deal with VIPR to automate delegated authority processes
Aon and delegated authority technology provider VIPR Solutions have entered into a multi-year partnership to automate and strengthen delegated authority operations across Aon’s global reinsurance platform. The engagement will reportedly see Aon implement VIPR’s technology suite to drive operational transparency,…
Greenlight Re reports record underwriting income in 2025
Cayman Islands-based reinsurer Greenlight Capital Re has posted a net income of $74.8m for 2025, up from $42.8m in 2024, while gross premiums written increased 11% to $773.3m. Greenlight Re’s net premiums earned also rose 7% to $661.1m in 2025,…
Beazley to acquire US renewable energy MGA kWh Analytics
Leading specialty insurer Beazley has reached an agreement to acquire kWh Analytics, a US renewable energy MGA, which will be embedded into its MAP (Marine, Accident & Political) Risks team. Jason Kaminsky, CEO of kWh Analytics, will report directly to…
Fidelis entered into long-term, portfolio-wide partnership with OAK Global at Jan 1
Fidelis Insurance Group completed an investment in Oak Global late last year, and the company confirmed on its recent Q4’25 earnings call that it initiated a portfolio-wide partnership with the Lloyd’s reinsurer at the January 1st, 2026, renewals. In September…
IRDAI approves registration of Allianz Jio Reinsurance & Kiwi General Insurance
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted a Certificate of Registration to new reinsurer Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited, and new general insurer Kiwi General Insurance Limited. The approvals were passed at the 134th Meeting of the…