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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
Cyber
Market hardening for cyber healthcare segment as risks mount
The industry vertical is bucking a trend in the cyber market overall, which remains soft.
Olivia Royle
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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
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
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January 20, 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
Reinsurance
Everest names Cellura as head of fac and hybrid reinsurance
Trevor Gallagher has been appointed COO of the unit.
Rachel Dalton
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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
Aon estimates global insured loss of $127bn for 2025
SCS insured losses accounted for 48% of all global losses last year.
Jai Singh
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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
Re/insurers
AM Best revises outlook for global re from positive to stable
The agency cited falling property rates and US casualty challenges.
Rachel Dalton
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January 20, 2026
M&A
Zurich’s Greco: ‘We want to integrate our specialty business into Beazley’
The CEO said Beazley would retain its brand and management and gain $9bn of premium.
Adam McNestrie
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January 19, 2026
Private equity
AIG enters investment partnership with CVC
The insurer will be a cornerstone investor in the manager’s new PE platform.
Rachel Dalton
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January 19, 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
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