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BMS opens A&H unit in London
Broker hires Miller executive James Early to lead build-out of new business
UK civil unrest could trigger losses exceeding £4bn
Policing incidents, overseas conflicts and financial shocks could spark disorder capable of causing unprecedented insured losses, according to modelling firm Synthetik
Specialty insurer Pinion launches backed by Barings Capital
Pinion will offer insurance capacity for managing general agents in the US, UK and Europe
European W&I markets on track for record 2025
Sector could see more than 3,200 policies placed last year, up from 2,975 in 2024, analysis by HWF finds
Can the London market train its way out of a talent shortage?
International Underwriting Association’s Ela Metalia offers a frontline view through the trade body’s Futures Programme, pairing junior staff with senior practitioners to prepare the next generation of insurance professionals
Insurers may struggle with UK climate risk regulations
Most firms have yet to identify whether they are compliant with new regulations, due to come into force in June, survey finds
War risk in the spotlight for French risk managers
Attendees at the 33rd Rencontres de l’Amrae reported a largely soft market, but risks such as war and riot are complicating programmes
Storm Kristin losses could reach €500m: Aon
January storm could be one of the most expensive re/insurance loss events ever recorded in Portugal
Artificial Labs launches agentic AI unit
AgLabs will focus on the development of agentic artificial intelligence in specialty insurance
‘AI will be embedded in everything — but won’t replace human touch’
Hiscox chief information officer Chris Loake discusses the London-listed carrier’s AI strategy, how the technology will impact the firm’s workforce and its plans for the future
Specialty MGA appoints Tayler to lead A&H build out
Neil Tayler will be responsible for building a dedicated A&H book, focusing on both UK and global opportunities
Zurich granted extension for firm Beazley offer
Due diligence ‘progressing as planned’ in £8bn acquisition of London-listed specialty re/insurer
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