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 Market Segment Report: MENA Reinsurers are Focused on Profitable Growth Opportunities Despite Heightened Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainties   Set up an alert from the report page
While the MENA markets remain desirable for international reinsurers, their underwriting appetite has become more selective in response to heightened geopolitical tensions.
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Source: Market Segment Reports   Date: October 12, 2026

Wawanesa Mutual Completes Everest Canada Deal, Rebrands Specialty Business as WSI
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. has completed its acquisition of Everest Insurance Co. of Canada and rebranded the business as WSI. The company is enhancing its commercial reach ...
Source: BestWire   Date: October 5, 2026
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Everest Group Names Successor to Retiring Group Chief Claims Officer
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (BestWire, Aug. 6, 2026). Underwriting entities of Everest Group Ltd. have current Best's Financial Strength Ratings of A+ (Superior). (By Barbara ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 29, 2026
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The Fidelis Partnership MGA Files for Initial Public Offering on New York Stock Exchange
The Fidelis Partnership has filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange as an emerging growth ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 28, 2026
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Arch Insurance Hires Former Axa Health Exec as Chief Information Officer
Aspen Re, according to a company statement. In August, Arch Insurance International appointed James Mecham as deputy chief underwriting officer for long-tail lines (BestWire, Aug. ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 16, 2026
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Saudi Re to Lead Country's Marine War Risk Insurance Pool
Authority to lead the Saudi Marine Insurance Pool. The move follows approval by the Saudi Cabinet to establish a Saudi war-risk insurance pool for cargo and vessels, the reinsurer ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 10, 2026
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Wawanesa: With Approvals Complete, Everest Canada Acquisition to Close in Fourth Quarter
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. said all required regulatory approvals are in hand, putting it on track to complete its acquisition of Everest Insurance Co. of Canada in the fourth ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 8, 2026
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Fidelis Partnership Hires Reinsurance CUO, Fills Senior Positions in Bermuda, London
European head of claims at Allied World. New Head of Political Risk Megha Khanduja had been head of Europe and multilaterals for insurance solutions at Bloomberg. The MGA said it ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 3, 2026
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Arch Insurance International Appoints Deputy CUO For Long-Tail Lines
Arch Insurance International has appointed James Mecham as deputy chief underwriting officer for long-tail lines, effective immediately. Mecham will work with Mike Lay, CUO of ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 14, 2026
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AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Compañía de Seguros Generales Everest Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Under Review With Negative Implications
National Scale Rating (NSR) of "aaa.MX" (Exceptional) of Compañía de Seguros Generales Everest Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Everest Mexico) (Mexico City, Mexico). Everest Mexico's ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 13, 2026
AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Compañía de Seguros Generales Everest Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Under Review With Negative Implications
National Scale Rating (NSR) of "aaa.MX" (Exceptional) of Compañía de Seguros Generales Everest Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Everest Mexico) (Mexico City, Mexico). Everest Mexico's ...
Source: Press Releases   Date: August 13, 2026
Pelagos Insurance Boosts Second-Quarter Profit Despite Middle East Loss
Pelagos Insurance Capital Ltd. posted higher second-quarter net income despite increased catastrophe losses related to the Middle East conflict. Second-quarter net income rose to ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 13, 2026
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Everest Sells Mexico Insurance Operation to Fairfax
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. The deal is expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Terms were not disclosed. "This agreement reflects ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 6, 2026
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Fidelis Partnership Hires Ascot Exec as Head of Underwriting, Property Binders
Woody Re 2026-1 (BestWire, July 2, 2026). Pelagos Insurance Capital Ltd. rebranded from Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd. in May. Underwriting entities of Pelagos Insurance Capital ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 5, 2026
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Everest CEO: Premiums Down on Property Softening, Casualty Caution
Logan Capital Management., saw a double-digit increase in assets under management to $3.4 billion, with a major contributor being newly established casualty and specialty ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 30, 2026
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Axis Capital CEO: Iran Conflict Market Losses May Reach $3 Billion
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.'s chief executive officer said. Axis itself reported $31 million of losses related to the conflict in the second quarter, giving the event the status of ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 29, 2026
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Lancashire CFO: Modest Reserves Raised for Middle East, Baltimore Bridge
Lancashire recently said its U.S. operation is expanding its product portfolio by adding financial lines, inland marine and environmental liability (BestWire, June 11, 2026). The ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 29, 2026
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Lancashire First-Half Profit Rises Despite Middle East, Baltimore Bridge Exposures
The undiscounted combined ratio improved to 90.8 from 97.8. "The first half of 2026 demonstrated the strength of Lancashire's strategy in action," Chief Executive Officer Alex ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 29, 2026
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AM Best Comments on Credit Ratings of Vantage Group Holdings Ltd.'s Members Following the Appointment of New Leadership
Arch Capital Group Ltd., has been appointed CEO of Vantage. Grandisson's appointment is effective immediately; however, Gansberg's appointment will not take effect until June 2027. ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 17, 2026
AM Best Comments on Credit Ratings of Vantage Group Holdings Ltd.’s Members Following the Appointment of New Leadership
Arch Capital Group Ltd., has been appointed CEO of Vantage. Grandisson's appointment is effective immediately; however, Gansberg's appointment will not take effect until June 2027. ...
Source: Press Releases   Date: July 17, 2026

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