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Axa XL Appoints Head of Fine Arts & Specie, UK and Lloyd's
Axa XL appointed Steven Lawrence as head of fine art and specie, United Kingdom and Lloyd's. He will continue to act as global practice leader, jewelers, specie and cash in ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 24, 2026
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Marsh Risk Names UK Transportation and Logistics Industry Leader
Marsh has named James Lean as U.K. transportation and logistics industry leader, Marsh Risk, effective immediately. Lean will lead Marsh risk's U.K. transportation and logistics ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 20, 2026
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Axa XL Appoints Former AIG Exec as Head of US Risk Management
Axa XL has appointed Kerry Vitolano as head of east, U.S. risk management. She will be based in New York. Vitolano will lead the east primary casualty team, with a goal of ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 20, 2026
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WTW's Willis Networks Appoints Managing Director
Mark Cobham as deputy managing director. Norledge will focus on supporting the growth of independent brokers within the network, strengthening insurer relationships and ensuring ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 17, 2026
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Marsh Appoints Global Chief Claims Officer
Marsh Risk, effective Sept. 1. Powell was recently appointed chairman, global claims, Marsh Risk. Gulati-Kapoor will lead Marsh Risk's global claims strategy and work closely with ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 13, 2026
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Axa XL Appoints Head of Large Commercial & Specialty Business Unit
North America, according to a company statement. Waters joined Axa XL in 2022 to launch its mid-market business in the Americas. Since then, he has led the build-out and expansion ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 12, 2026
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Generali CEO: European Wildfires Dominate $491.4 Million First-Half Catastrophe Bill
Philippe Donnet said in a conference call. Axa SA recently acknowledged devastating recent wildfires in France and Spain, Chief Executive Officer Thomas Buberl said in a conference ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 7, 2026
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Hiscox Reserves $60 Million for Middle East as First-Half Profit Rises
Middle East conflict, CEO Aki Hussain said in a conference call. Hiscox is upgrading its 2026 profit growth guidance to 9% from 8%, he said, a "material step up" from 6% profit ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 5, 2026
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Axa Estimates Middle East Losses at $115.2 Million; European Wildfires Ongoing
Financial Officer Alban de Mailly Nesle said in a conference call. Axa is exposed to the events through its war, terrorism and political violence line, Nesle said. It protects ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 31, 2026
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WTW Chief Executive Touts AI Advantage With $625 Million Technology Investment
Hess said in a conference call. The broker expects to reinvest part of the savings generated to support growth, ultimately delivering $350 million in net run-rate savings, he said. ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 30, 2026
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Brown & Brown CEO: $150 Billion Loss May Halt Property Cat Rate Decline
Commercial insurance pricing saw moderation in some lines. Workers' compensation and non-catastrophe property were generally flat to down 5%, he said. Property catastrophe rates ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 28, 2026
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Axa XL Appoints Head of National and Complex Accounts
Axa XL has appointed Bob Stanton as head of national and complex accounts. Stanton will oversee excess and surplus strategic growth initiatives across national and complex account ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 24, 2026
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Marsh CEO: Abundant Capacity Keeps Rate Pressure on Reinsurance Market
Doyle said in a conference call. June 1 Florida property catastrophe renewals led to rate reductions of 15% to 20% as excess supply was partly offset by a modest increase in ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 21, 2026
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Marsh Acquires Full Ownership of Risk Business in Thailand
Marsh Risk (Thailand) Co. Ltd. The move reflects Marsh's long-term commitment to Thailand, the broker said in a statement. "This is an important milestone for our business in ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 16, 2026
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Brokers: Strong Reinsurer Results Tweaked Pricing Pressure at Renewals
East conflict is unlikely to be felt until January renewals. Global reinsurance demand for mid-year renewals rose by more than 10% due to expanded product offerings from reinsurers ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 1, 2026
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WTW Expands Underwriting Panel for SME Cyber Facility
Insurers Axa XL, Beazley, HDI Global and Markel. This is a new facility/solution built on the foundations of an old one, Willis said in an email to BestWire. Beazley was an ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 1, 2026
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Howden Re: July Renewals Favored Cedants in ANZ, Latin America
Howden Re, in a statement. "The task now is to use that window well, building structures that will be resilient not just in a soft market, but through whatever comes next." Cedents ...
Source: BestWire   Date: June 30, 2026
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Guy Carpenter: Competitive Pressure Continues Through July Renewals
Guy Carpenter said in its report. Total insured catastrophe losses in the half were $35 billion, below average. Property lines saw attractive terms and coverage options, leading to ...
Source: BestWire   Date: June 29, 2026
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MS Amlin Joins Natural Disaster Fund With $50 Million Capacity Limit
The NDF was set up by the U.K. and German governments. The capacity strengthens the NDF's ability to provide risk transfer protection to support vulnerable communities across the ...
Source: BestWire   Date: June 25, 2026
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Axa XL Appoints Former Everest Executive as Global Chief Underwriting Officer
Axa XL Risk Advisory, Axa XL's new business unit dedicated to prevention. Giordano will lead Axa XL's global underwriting strategy, working closely with business unit CEOs and ...
Source: BestWire   Date: June 18, 2026
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