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Talent
Axa XL hires AIG’s Carnazza to lead Americas construction property
He will be replacing Joe Vierling, who retired at the end of 2025.
Andrew Ragsly
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January 21, 2026
Commercial Lines
Travelers improved cat cover with ‘modest’ increase in costs: CFO Frey
The carrier confirmed that its corporate cat treaty retention decreased to $3bn this year from $4bn in 2025.
Jairo Ibarra
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January 21, 2026
Catastrophe losses
LA fire subrogation: The ~$8bn dollar question
The market expects a lower proportion of restoration by utilities than after 2018’s Camp Fire.
Rachel Dalton
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January 21, 2026
AI
Testudo launches AI-focused GL cover backed by Lloyd’s
The MGA can offer AI liability limits up to $8.5mn for US companies.
Olivia Royle
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January 21, 2026
Talent
Crawford names Mike Hoberman CEO of US operations
The company will also split operations into US and international divisions.
Adam Kovac
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January 21, 2026
Commercial Lines
Travelers Q4 CoR falls 3pts to 80.2% on low cats, higher reserve releases
Travelers grew NWP by 1% in Q4 as BI rose 2%, specialty increased 4% and personal lines was unchanged.
Jairo Ibarra
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January 21, 2026
Catastrophe losses
CatIQ pegs 2025 Canadian nat-cat losses at $1.7bn
Last year was the ninth-largest loss year for the country on record.
Rebecca Perkins
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January 21, 2026
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
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January 21, 2026
M&A
Alacrity sells managed repair arm to BV Investment Partners
The deal follows Alacrity’s sale last year to a group of its private lenders.
Jairo Ibarra
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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
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January 20, 2026
Casualty/GL
‘Getting the collateral calculation right’ for long-tail casualty requires balance: Northern Re
The ideal collateralized platform must constantly revise capital needs over the long tail.
Sanvi Bangalore
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January 20, 2026
Property
MGA Dual expands LatAm property capacity in partnership with Ki
The move comes after the sale of Dual’s crisis management division.
Adam Kovac
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January 20, 2026
Catastrophe losses
Winter Storm Fern could be billion-dollar loss event: BMS’s Siffert
The storm is expected to bring freezing rain and heavy snow across a wide swath of the US.
Adam Kovac
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January 20, 2026
Talent
The Hartford promotes Low and Mendes to leadership positions
The company made the appointments in its middle and large business division.
Sanvi Bangalore
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January 20, 2026
Catastrophe losses
Is the industry underestimating quake risk?
Over 30 years after the Northridge earthquake, quakes have fallen out of market discussions.
Adam Kovac
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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
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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
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January 16, 2026
Catastrophe losses
End of California drought doesn’t mean no wildfire risk: KCC’s Clark
Increased vegetation could spell trouble in the future.
Adam Kovac
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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
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January 16, 2026
Talent
Beazley’s group chief of claims Diamond departs
The executive’s departure comes amid a wave of cyber reshuffling in the industry.
Clark Mindock
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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
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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
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January 15, 2026
MGAs/MGUs
Ex-Markel exec Castriotta to launch specialty MGA Ardiga
It is understood that the MGA will use AI to try to identify claims patterns and litigation outcomes.
Farhin Lilywala
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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
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January 15, 2026
Talent
AIG’s Lexington Insurance appoints Smallcombe as president
The executive was previously head of casualty at the AIG subsidiary.
Sanvi Bangalore
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January 15, 2026
Talent
ICW expands specialty business with alternative risk transfer unit
The unit will be part of ICW Specialty, which launched in June 2025.
Sanvi Bangalore
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January 15, 2026
MGAs/MGUs
ISC secures capacity from SiriusPoint for general liability program
This program is designed to provide insurance for small contractors.
Sanvi Bangalore
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January 15, 2026
Loss costs
Loss Costs Lens: Inflation will continue to hurt insurers in 2026
Casualty and auto loss costs continue to rise due to inflation as we head into 2026.
Henry Meiners
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January 15, 2026
Property
Tango Specialty secures $25mn Vantage Risk paper for E&S property launch
The MGA’s property team buildout was led by Clif Hope, former Lexington head of property.
Adam Kovac
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January 14, 2026
Reinsurance
FM bought new standalone treaty to support $5bn data center line
Sources said they expected FM to keep around $2bn of the maximum line net.
Adam McNestrie
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January 14, 2026
Regulation
NY Governor Hochul announces crackdown on auto fraud, excess home insurance profits
Insurance has been an increasingly salient issue among politicians in the state.
Clark Mindock
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January 14, 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
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January 14, 2026
Rates
DeSantis announces Citizens rate decrease averaging 8.7% statewide
The company’s policy count has been declining rapidly in recent months.
Clark Mindock
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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
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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
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January 14, 2026
Rates
Medical care index increases 0.4% in December, with overall inflation up 2.7%
The medical care index increased 3.5% over the past 12 months.
Clark Mindock
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January 13, 2026
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