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Four Nations' Trade Groups Pledge Insurance Industry Cooperation
Insurance Council of New Zealand said in a statement. Emerging risks including cyber threats and greater geopolitical instability are also a concern for insurers. The Insurance ...
Source: BestWire   Date: October 7, 2026
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Regulator Approves BNP Paribas Cardif Deal for IndiaFirst Life Stake
...First Life Insurance Co. Ltd. by France's BNP Paribas Cardif. The acquirer is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, which offers solutions for corporate and institutional ...
Source: BestWire   Date: October 1, 2026
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Zurich Closes on $10.9 Billion Beazley Acquisition
Beazley shares are to be suspended today. Applications have been made to the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for the delisting of Beazley shares and ...
Source: BestWire   Date: October 1, 2026
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Law Firm: UK Captive Insurance Consultations Seek Mid-2027 Regime Launch
Recently released captive insurance regime consultations by U.K. regulators would create a distinct regulatory framework for single-parent or "pure" captives with lower capital ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 30, 2026
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London Court Approves $10.9 Billion Beazley Acquisition by Zurich
Zurich and Beazley said in a joint statement. The scheme remains conditional on a copy of the court order being delivered to the registrar of companies, which is expected to occur ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 22, 2026
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Sompo Appoints Former Scor, AIG Exec as CEO of UK Insurance Business
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. has named Nicolas Berg to succeed Sarah Stanford as chief executive officer of Sompo's U.K. insurance business, effective Oct. 1, 2026, subject to ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 17, 2026
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Global Credit Insurer Atradius Surety Opens First Branch Beyond European Market
Sam Halilovic was appointed Aug. 31 as senior manager, surety, Canada, the company said. He is responsible for establishing and developing Atradius Surety's Canadian business, ...
Source: BestWire   Date: September 11, 2026
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 Market Segment Report: Global Reinsurance at an Inflection Point: Can Discipline Survive the Temptation of Record Capital?   Set up an alert from the report page
Whether reinsurers can maintain the discipline that produced profitable results is key.
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Source: Market Segment Reports   Date: September 2, 2026

 Commentary: UK Plans for a New Flexible and Competitive Captive Insurance Regime Take Shape
The recently released consultation paper on a bespoke regulatory framework for single-parent insurance captives in the UK is expected to create a captive regime that compares well ...
Source: Commentaries   Date: August 25, 2026
Allianz Commercial Appoints President Global Specialty and UK Region
Middle East and Africa (BestWire, July 9, 2026). Underwriting entities of Allianz SE have current Best's Financial Strength Ratings of A+ (Superior). (By Barbara Edwards, BestWire: ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 21, 2026
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Aon Appoints CEO for Indonesia
Indonesia across commercial risk, health, talent and wealth. He will be responsible for setting and executing Aon's strategy in Indonesia, the company said. Stephen brings more ...
Source: BestWire   Date: August 7, 2026
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MS Amlin Appoints Chief Actuary
Hiscox and Brit Insurance. She began her career at Swiss Re, according to a company statement. Lucas will bring together insight from across the business to help shape MS Amlin's ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 30, 2026
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Aon: Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Cyberrisk Exposure
Rob Kemp, chief executive officer, U.K. commercial risk, Aon, said in a statement. Kemp said many businesses see themselves as "somewhat prepared" at best. They cite fragmented ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 16, 2026
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In Growth Effort, Saudi Re Takes 22.5% Stake in Lloyd's Underwriter AdA
Risk Holding is the holding company of AdA Underwriters Ltd., which operates AdA Syndicate 2024, an independent marine and specialty syndicate at Lloyd's, according to the filing. ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 15, 2026
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European Commission OKs Zurich's $10.9 Billion Acquisition of Beazley
Beazley plc by Switerland's Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. "The commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the companies' limited ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 10, 2026
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Aviva Acquires Remaining Stake in India Life Joint Venture
Aviva said in a statement. Aviva is not disclosing terms of the acquisition, a spokesperson told BestWire. Formed in 2001, Aviva India is a life insurance joint venture between DIC ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 10, 2026
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Hong Kong Approves Two New Captive Insurers, Bringing Total to Nine
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd., a luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand based in Hong Kong, the regulator said in a statement. It also approved SF Captive Ltd., set up by S.F. ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 9, 2026
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Helvetia Completes Merger of Swiss Entities
Helvetia Swiss Insurance Co. Ltd. and Baloise Insurance Ltd. were merged to form Helvetia Swiss Insurance Co. Ltd., the group said. Helvetia Swiss Life Insurance Co. Ltd. and ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 6, 2026
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QBE Fully Acquires Raheja QBE in India Following Regulatory Approval
Authority of India approval. "India is one of the world's most dynamic markets - and we are well positioned to deploy QBE's capabilities and unlock the next phase of growth in a ...
Source: BestWire   Date: July 2, 2026
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Australia's Competition Commission Clears Zurich's $10.9 Billion Acquisition of Beazley
July 7, the ACCC said at the time. Beazley shareholders overwhelmingly approved the Lloyd's insurer's acquisition by Zurich, opening the way for completion later this year ...
Source: BestWire   Date: June 24, 2026
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