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Catastrophe losses

Gallagher Re estimates global nat cat losses of $129bn for 2025

The year featured the fewest multi-billion-dollar insured loss events since 2019.

Adam Kovac , January 21, 2026
Legal

Howden, Alliant agree to injunction blocking client poaching, use of confidential info

The temporary deal would remain in effect through a trial on the merits.

Clark Mindock , January 20, 2026
Legal

Marsh rejects settlement talks, only ‘tip of the iceberg’ known about Howden raids

The parties will likely consider settlement talk formats after discovery.

Clark Mindock , January 20, 2026
Catastrophe losses

Aon estimates global insured loss of $127bn for 2025

SCS insured losses accounted for 48% of all global losses last year.

Jai Singh , January 20, 2026
M&A

Agency deal roundup: Alkeme, Baldwin, Gryphon and more

The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.

Jairo Ibarra , January 16, 2026
Talent

Axa XL LatAm reinsurance head Salcedo exits for Aon Re

It is understood that Salcedo will join Aon as P&C treaty head for Colombia and Ecuador.

Jairo Ibarra , January 16, 2026
Brokers

Client and employee support for Guy Carp rebrand strong: Klisura

The reinsurance broker will be known as Marsh Re starting in 2027 as part of a broader company shift.

Thorsten Schier , January 16, 2026
M&A

Valuations hit 11.50x as M&A volume climbs 0.8% in 2025: MarshBerry

Private capital-backed buyers accounted for 605 of 854 deals last year.

Sanvi Bangalore , January 16, 2026
Specialty lines

Guy Carpenter hires Swiss Re marine and energy Americas head Cowie

Guy Carp has been rebuilding its marine and energy team after a major Willis Re team lift.

Samuel Casey , January 16, 2026
Earnings preview

Q4 earnings preview: We have arrived at the inflection point

Reserves will join rate softening, margin pressure, as key topics in Q4 discussions.

Amit Kumar , January 16, 2026
Legal

Howden exec Southern asks court to dismiss Marsh trade secret case

Southern is said to have diverted 36 clients with $4mn in annual revenues from Marsh.

Clark Mindock , January 15, 2026
Rates

Property market defined by falling rates, improved T&Cs in Q4: Redy Index

While buyers enjoy favorable market conditions, increased costs from tariffs could spell trouble in 2026.

Adam Kovac , January 15, 2026
Brokers

Price Forbes international MD Rincon to depart

The executive worked at Price Forbes in various positions, including aviation director and LatAm CEO.

Jairo Ibarra , January 14, 2026
Catastrophe losses

Palisades and Eaton wildfires were 1-in-35-year event: Gallagher Re

The broker has analyzed the differences in wildfire risk between Northern and Southern California.

Jai Singh , January 14, 2026
Property

Will data centers save FM from its over-capitalization problem?

FM announced a new super-sized $5bn data center line as it grows book value $3bn-$4bn a year.

Adam McNestrie , January 14, 2026
AI

Aon expands data center lifecycle program capacity by $1bn to $2.5bn

The multi-line program seeks to support investors, developers and operators involved in the AI boom.

Adam Kovac , January 14, 2026
Legal

Judge denies Marsh motion to dismiss state case over Howden defector

Mike Parrish and Howden US argue Marsh’s non-competes aren’t valid.

Clark Mindock , January 12, 2026
Brokers

Augment Risk builds up MGA team with Howden Re, BMS hires

The appointments will grow Augment’s programmes operation.

Rachel Dalton , January 12, 2026
M&A

Agency deal roundup: IMA, Brown & Brown’s Bridge, Baldwin and more

The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through this week’s key agency M&A.

Jairo Ibarra , January 09, 2026
Legal

Alliant sues Howden over 'corporate blitzkrieg’ and team lift in Houston

The lawsuit is the latest in a string of cases against Howden by rival brokers.

Clark Mindock , January 09, 2026
Talent

Howden swoops on Markel’s Botticelli and Vantage’s White to build US cyber team

Markel said Paul Melone will oversee Botticelli's responsibilities in the interim.

Olivia Royle , January 09, 2026
Brokers

Lockton Re promotes Bisset to CEO North America, Durant to global VC

Nick Durant helped launched Lockton Re North America in 2019.

Jai Singh , January 09, 2026
Talent

Lockton’s Andler to lead carrier relations at FM

He will join the company on January 15 as SVP, global market and product relations.

Adam Kovac , January 08, 2026
Property treaty

Guy Carpenter launches sidecar center of excellence

The unit will be led by Ed Hochberg, global risk solutions leader at Guy Carpenter.

Jai Singh , January 08, 2026

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