Property
Mission launches property MGA Kyntra
New MGA marks the next phase of the business’s expansion plans across Europe
Scor posts 24% drop in Q2 net income to €171m
French reinsurance giant sees first-half combined ratio improve by 3.9 points to 79.9%
Lancashire reports strong H1 profit growth
Premium value falls about 3% as Lancashire pulls back in reinsurance
Axis Capital posts $251m net income as combined ratio rises to 93.1%
Net income increased 16% and gross written premium rose 6%, although the combined ratio deteriorated amid higher acquisition costs, property market softening and greater competition in casualty lines
US MGAs taking larger role in P&C business
US managing general agents produced $102.6bn in direct premiums in 2025, up 12% year on year
Making a return on resilience
Aon and the Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility explore how insurance models, data tools and partnerships are redefining Asia’s climate risk protection
Morningstar says insurers should weather wildfires
However, if fires worsen reinsurance market and disaster budgets could see strain
Munich Re starts Japan earthquake parametric cover
New parametric insurance solution uses the Lloyd’s Japan platform and is supported by Munich Re Capital Partners
The hidden risk from building defects following a fire loss
A fire claim can evolve into a much larger and more complex issue if investigations reveal defects in a building’s fire protection measures
Mapfre to buy Massachusetts insurer for $1.54bn
All-cash deal will create second largest writer of private passenger auto in New England as well as the largest homeowners and commercial auto insurer in the region
Santam syndicate continue build-out with senior Volante hires
Africa-based insurer hires Neil Smith to lead new motor division at Lloyd’s
South African insurance law and Ubuntu
Ubuntu is not merely a philosophical ideal – it is an increasingly practical tool for ethical, sustainable, and customer-aligned insurance practice in South Africa
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