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• Talent

  Axa XL Re promotes Longbottom to head of marine and energy re

  The carrier has also promoted Jamie Pedro to head of specialty re, Bermuda.

  Abbie Day , January 14, 2026
• Talent

  Hamilton Re taps property vet Steinhoff as CUO

  The 25-year industry veteran will report directly to CEO Adrian Daws.

  Adam Kovac , January 12, 2026
• Casualty/GL

  Mosaic launches in excess casualty, confirms Andruczyk hire

  The carrier will offer $10mn per risk, targeting large corporations.

  Rachel Dalton , January 08, 2026
• Talent

  Axa XL names Stitham casualty CUO in Americas

  Matthew Stitham replaces Donnacha Smyth, who was promoted to global CUO, casualty.

  Kyoung-son Song , January 08, 2026
• Talent

  Ascot Bermuda CEO Keith transitions to US treaty reinsurance role

  The move marks the firm’s intention to broaden its US reinsurance offerings beyond facultative capabilities.

  Kyoung-son Song , January 07, 2026
• M&A

  HHH-Vantage: A new Berkshire or just another total return co?

  Ackman will need leaders like Ajit Jain behind him and make the right bets at the right price at the right time.

  Farhin Lilywala , December 19, 2025
• Property

  Farmers closes $400mn cat bond with drop-down providing treaty alignment

  This was the second issuance completed by Farmers via its Bermuda reinsurance vehicle Topanga Re.

  Abbie Day , December 19, 2025
• Talent

  Everest wholesale and specialty unit makes key leadership appointments

  The company named two execs to head global wholesale and commercial.

  Sanvi Bangalore , December 18, 2025
• M&A

  Vantage acquisition follows Buffett’s early Berkshire model: Ackman

  Ackman is targeting high-teens RoE at Vantage via underwriting gains and equity investing.

  Ayesha Venkataraman , December 18, 2025
• M&A

  Howard Hughes to buy Vantage for $2.1bn

  The Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman vehicle will sell for 1.5x book value.

  Rachel Dalton , December 18, 2025
• Talent

  Hamilton Re’s Hunt succeeds Davis as property head

  The executive’s 30-year career includes stints at Neon, Chubb and Arch.

  Adam Kovac , December 15, 2025
• Legacy

  James River portfolio shopped to legacy buyers amid Fleming Re restructuring

  Fleming Re bought the James River Re legacy book in 2024.

  Rebecca Perkins , December 12, 2025
• Legal

  Summers pressed on whether he handed GC ‘recruitment targets’ to Willis Re

  He and Fletcher stand accused of aiding Willis Re in an unlawful team lift.

  Rachel Dalton , December 04, 2025
• Legal

  Fleming loses bid to have judge reconsider dismissal of suit against James River

  The company had argued the judge missed key info when dismissing the case.

  Clark Mindock , December 03, 2025
• MGAs/MGUs

  Pine Walk launches ART MGA Carnovis Specialty Limited

  The London-based MGA will begin underwriting its international book next month.

  Abbie Day , November 25, 2025
• Talent

  Everest brings on Corebridge’s Habayeb as group CFO to succeed Kociancic

  Habayeb will start next May following Kociancic's retirement.

  Sanvi Bangalore , November 20, 2025
• Brokers

  Guy Carpenter drops two UK WTW entities from Willis Re trial

  GC continues to pursue Willis Re and individuals in court.

  Rachel Dalton , November 20, 2025
• Brokers

  GC-Willis Re trial unpicks 'mistaken' impression of Fisher’s links to start-up

  Senior Willis Re recruit Jim Summers denied Kevin Fisher had a role at the start-up.

  Rachel Dalton , November 20, 2025
• Brokers

  GC and Willis Re face off in 'Bermuda Conspiracy' poaching lawsuit

  GC accused Willis, Lucy Clarke, Jim Summers and John Fletcher of unlawful recruitment.

  Rachel Dalton , November 19, 2025
• Talent

  Everest taps Haase as CEO of legacy ops following AIG deal

  The appointment follows Everest’s $2bn renewal rights sale of its commercial retail business to AIG.

  Olivia Royle , November 17, 2025
• Earnings

  Aspen Q3 CoR improves 8.4 points to 86.8% driven by strong reinsurance results

  Aspen's GWP increased 0.9% to $1.13bn, as it focuses on “robust cycle management”.

  Kyoung-son Song , November 13, 2025
• Earnings

  Russia-Ukraine aviation losses behind Fidelis but held lessons: Burrows

  After outsized losses, the (re)insurer still sees opportunity in a softening market.

  Adam Kovac , November 13, 2025
• Earnings

  Fidelis Insurance posts Q3 CoR of 79%, down 8.4 points YoY on lower cat losses

  The reinsurance loss ratio improved by over 20 points with no notable cat losses for the quarter.

  Adam Kovac , November 12, 2025
• Earnings

  Property-cat discipline being maintained in 1.1 renewals: Conduit’s Eckert

  T&Cs, as well as exclusions, remain largely unchanged, the executive said.

  Rebecca Perkins , November 05, 2025