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  • Re/insurers
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    Liberty Mutual prepares to launch raise for casualty sidecar
    It is understood around $1bn of premiums could be ceded to the proposed vehicle.
    Adam McNestrie, 06 October 2025
  • Bermuda
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    RenRe’s outlook moved to positive from stable by AM Best
    Improved performance and growing investment returns played a role in the upgrade.
    Jai Singh, 03 October 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Bermuda Weather Service issues hurricane warning as Imelda nears
    Winds have strengthened to 80 mph, and the hurricane is expected to intensify further over the next 48 hours.
    Sanvi Bangalore, 30 September 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    NHC: 80% chance Caribbean low forms tropical cyclone in coming days
    The tropical cyclone is expected to be named Imelda.
    Ayesha Venkataraman, 26 September 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Hurricane season: Analysing North Atlantic storm activity so far in 2025
    Despite the formation of Gabrielle, there is "a very high probability" of a below-average season.
    Ben Wylie, 23 September 2025
  • Bermuda
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    S&P Global issues Vantage Risk A- financial strength rating
    Vantage Group Holdings received a BBB- long-term issuer credit rating.
    Abbie Day, 16 September 2025
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    Lloyd to join Arch Capital in retro role
    Arch set up Bermuda investment manager Arch Fund Management in February.
    Jai Singh, 10 September 2025
  • Property treaty
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    Nephila to launch new Lloyd’s cat syndicate
    The syndicate is targeting capital allocation for 1 January, the company confirmed.
    Jai Singh, 10 September 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Possibility of lower interest rates a hedge over cat bond growth: Aon
    The volume of property cat aggregates placed grew 50% in 2025.
    Adam Kovac, 05 September 2025
  • Renewals
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    Short-tail reinsurance pricing to fall ~5% at 2026 renewal: S&P
    The ratings agency warned negative PYD on US casualty will likely continue.
    Rachel Dalton, 02 September 2025
  • Sidecars
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    Ascot aims to establish Wayfare Re as an 'evergreen' source of capital
    The global specialty player is also exploring ILS offerings across specialty and cat bonds.
    Liz Bury, 01 September 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Quiet Q2 for cat events results in lowest insured loss ratios for five years
    After the LA wildfires in Q1, carriers got some relief in Q2 ahead of wind season.
    Adam Kovac, 28 August 2025
  • M&A
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    Sompo acquires Aspen for $3.5bn
    The purchase brings Sompo an established ILS platform as part of the deal.
    Samuel Casey, 27 August 2025
  • Regulation
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    FEMA employees warn that agency cuts make Katrina 2.0 more likely
    The group claims the White House is undermining disaster preparedness.
    Clark Mindock, 26 August 2025
  • M&A
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    Aspen in talks with Sompo over acquisition
    The Bermudian firm has an active ILS division, unlike the Japanese conglomerate’s insurance divisions.
    Fiona Robertson, 20 August 2025
  • North America
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    Accord, BP Marsh fund collateralised re MGA vehicle Gambit Re
    The vehicle will support Platinum Specialty Underwriters, XPT Group’s MGA underwriting unit.
    Jai Singh, 14 August 2025
  • Florida
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    Q2 Floridian earnings roundup August 12: Slide, American Integrity
    American Integrity grew GWP by 30% to $287mn and Slide GWP was up 25% to $435mn in Q2.
    Insurance Insider ILS team, 13 August 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    CatIQ revises down insured-loss estimate for Ontario and Quebec floods
    The estimate covers property and vehicle claims.
    Abbie Day, 12 August 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Hannover Re ceded EUR706mn of large losses to retro partners in H1
    The firm booked net losses from the LA wildfires of EUR615.1mn in the first half.
    Liz Bury, 12 August 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    NOAA and CSU tweak hurricane predictions
    Both organisations still predict an above-average hurricane season.
    Rachel Dalton, 11 August 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Aspen Capital Markets posts fee income of $53mn in Q2
    Aspen’s gross premium cession ratio grew 7.1 percentage points to 42.2%.
    Liz Bury, 08 August 2025
  • Catastrophe bonds
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    Twia reinsurance requirements halved to 1 in 50 years
    The Texas insurer of last resort previously had to have funding for a 1-in-100 year storm.
    Jai Singh, 07 August 2025
  • Sidecars
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    Everest cedes $80mn written premium and zero losses to Mt Logan in Q2
    In Q2 last year, Everest ceded $26mn in losses to Mt Logan.
    Jai Singh, 04 August 2025
  • Talent
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    Atrium appoints Byrns for weather and climate entry
    The new team will be headed by Brown & Brown’s Ed Byrns.
    Abbie Day, 04 August 2025
  • Commercial Lines
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    Berkshire Q2 reinsurance CoR improves as Guard weighs on primary arm
    The reinsurance CoR fell 2.3 points to 79.5% while the primary CoR rose 4.7 points to 98.7%.
    Jairo Ibarra, 04 August 2025
  • Sidecars
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    Ascot and Antares Capital launch $500mn casualty sidecar Wayfare Re
    The vehicle will support Ascot’s casualty business in the US and Bermuda.
    Jai Singh, 31 July 2025
  • Property treaty
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    Axis grows reinsurance premium cession ratio to 41% in Q2
    The firm attributed a 9% drop in reinsurance NWP partly to higher cession rates.
    Kyoung-son Song, 30 July 2025
  • Property treaty
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    Cincinnati Financial adds $300mn layer on property cat treaty renewal
    This brings the carrier’s total limit on the program to $1.8bn.
    Kyoung-son Song, 29 July 2025
  • UK and Europe
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    PRA accelerating UK ISPV authorisations
    The consultation period around UK ISPVs was opened in November last year.
    Jai Singh, 24 July 2025
  • Bermuda
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    RenRe’s AuM reaches $7bn in Q2 as releases benefit DaVinci
    The reinsurer returned $216.7mn to investors in Q2.
    Jai Singh, 24 July 2025
  • UK and Europe
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    UK government’s ILS reforms to take business from other jurisdictions
    The proposed reforms are designed to put the UK’s regulatory framework on par with Bermuda and the US.
    Jai Singh, 23 July 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Munich Re guides to Q2 profit nearly 30% above analyst expectations
    The carrier reported preliminary profits of EUR2.1bn, driven by “very low” major-loss expenditure in P&C re.
    Abbie Day, 22 July 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    States sue Trump admin over cuts to FEMA pre-disaster mitigation funding
    The suit claims billions of dollars are being illegally withheld.
    Clark Mindock, 17 July 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    H1 2025 costliest first half since 2011: Gallagher Re
    The US accounted for 92% of all global insured losses for the period.
    Adam Kovac, 16 July 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    CSU gives 2025 hurricane season forecast a slight downgrade
    Despite predicting fewer hurricanes, the numbers are still above average.
    Adam Kovac, 09 July 2025
  • Talent
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    Compre appoints HSCM’s Bardon to newly created CUO role
    Rachel Bardon will also join the board of Compre's Bermuda-based reinsurer Pallas Re.
    Ayesha Venkataraman, 12 June 2025
  • Catastrophe bonds
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    Fidelis closes seventh iteration of Herbie Re with $90mn cover
    The bond protects against losses in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia.
    Rachel Dalton, 02 June 2025
  • Florida
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    Florida ceded premium study paints complex picture for ILS market in 2024
    Berkshire Hathaway lost market share but remained the largest traditional reinsurer, our study shows.
    Ben Wylie, 19 May 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Revised estimate cuts FHCF losses for Milton to $3bn
    The revision is significantly lower than the $4.5bn October estimate.
    Adam Kovac, 14 May 2025
  • Property treaty
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    IHC announces plans for $1bn AI-driven reinsurance platform
    Former Aviva and AIA CEO Mark Wilson will lead the new initiative.
    Jai Singh, 09 May 2025
  • Commercial Lines
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    American Coastal’s 2025-2026 reinsurance program mostly placed: CEO Martz
    The carrier’s estimated first event limit could increase 16%, to $1.35bn.
    Farhin Lilywala, 08 May 2025
  • Property treaty
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    Zurich purchased lower-layer global aggregate cover at 1 April
    The (re)insurer used alternative capital in the reinsurance coverage.
    Jai Singh, 08 May 2025
  • Property treaty
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    Twia’s reinsurance costs to be below budget
    Gallagher Re said rates had softened in 2025 versus the prior two years.
    Jai Singh, 07 May 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Scor posts improved P&C results, expects ‘limited’ wildfire impact on mid-years
    CEO Thierry Léger expects overall P&C pricing to be “stable” through 2025.
    Rachel Dalton, 07 May 2025
  • Catastrophe bonds
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    Florida Citizens’ Everglades Re notes price 2.6% below midpoint of guidance
    The deal will provide named Florida storm protection on an indemnity, per occurrence basis.
    Jai Singh, 06 May 2025
  • Commercial Lines
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    Arch CEO anticipates flattish mid-year renewals with additional demand
    There’s not much supply in that marketplace, Papadopoulo said.
    Kyoung-son Song, 30 April 2025
  • Capital raising
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    Aspen aims for valuation of up to $2.9bn as IPO launched
    The carrier is offering shares priced at $29-$31.
    Rachel Dalton, 29 April 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Perils pegs Cyclone Alfred loss at A$2.57bn
    The storm made landfall in Queensland, Australia at the beginning of March.
    Samuel Casey, 23 April 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    US insurance stocks drop as market tariff turmoil continues
    Markets have taken a battering across the globe following the “Liberation Day” announcement.
    Samuel Casey, 04 April 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Scor under investigation over Covéa acquisition of PartnerRe
    The reinsurer said the probe concerns the alleged involvement of its former chairman.
    Jai Singh, 04 April 2025
  • Catastrophe bonds
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    Brit prices $100mn Lapis cat bond below guidance at 7.5%
    The bond is being issued through Lloyd’s London Bridge 2 platform.
    Ayesha Venkataraman, 24 March 2025
  • Catastrophe bonds
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    Brit Re and Brit Syndicates seek $100mn Lapis cat bond coverage
    This will be Brit’s first cat bond issuance since its 2020 deal through Sussex Capital.
    Abbie Day, 11 March 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Swiss Re 2024 P&C income drops 20.4% to $1.2bn on casualty reserving
    The carrier increased premium by 7% at the January renewals.
    Rachel Dalton, 27 February 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    State Farm pegs LA wildfire direct losses at $7.6bn
    The carrier has paid $1.75bn on around 9,500 claims filed from the wildfires.
    Abbie Day, 26 February 2025
  • Renewals
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    QBE lowers reinsurance retention on US risks by 15% to $300mn
    Modest increases to reinsurance costs were partly offset by the Australia cyclone pool.
    Jai Singh, 21 February 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Insurers pay $6.9bn in CA wildfire claims in four weeks post-recovery
    More than 33,000 claims had been filed as of 5 February.
    Jai Singh, 14 February 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Ark Q4 CoR deteriorates 7 points to 77% on Milton and Helene losses
    Over 2024, four hurricanes added 13 points of cat-loss impact to the combined ratio.
    Rachel Dalton, 07 February 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Everest ‘passed up deals that got clobbered’ by CA fires: CEO Williamson
    Programs did not offer adequate risk-adjusted return.
    Jai Singh, 04 February 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    SBAI consults on valuations process for closed-end vehicles
    Standards and guidelines address institutional investors’ concerns over valuation risks.
    Liz Bury, 31 January 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    IDF appoints Menzinger operating committee chair
    Menzinger succeeds Rowan Douglas, CEO of climate risk & resilience at Howden.
    Abbie Day, 31 January 2025
  • Property treaty
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    Farmers’ wildfire loss pick of up to $2.15bn implies minor cat bond claim
    Secondary pricing on the carrier’s Topanga Re bond partly recovered following the guidance.
    Jai Singh, 28 January 2025
  • Claims and losses
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    Most CA homeowners’ carriers produced 11-year UW losses: AM Best
    Most carriers paid more in homeowners’ claims than they collected in premiums.
    Rachel Dalton, 22 January 2025
  • Catastrophe bonds
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    Tower Hill launches $100mn Winston Re cat bond
    Price guidance for the bond is 7.00%-7.75%.
    Rachel Dalton, 20 January 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Fema increases NFIP reinsurance placement 22% to $757.9mn
    The reinsurance attaches at $7bn, unchanged for the past two years.
    Jai Singh, 16 January 2025
  • Re/insurers
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    Polo Insurance Managers launches Guernsey reinsurer Clockwork
    Prominent Name Dhruv Patel is the firm’s founder.
    Rachel Dalton, 15 January 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Consensus around LA wildfire loss creeps towards $30bn+
    As fires still rage, many fear early $10bn-$20bn estimates were too optimistic.
    Insurance Insider team, 14 January 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Firefighters gain on Palisades, Eaton fires while ~37,000 acres still ablaze
    Investigators are homing in on the likely causes of the incidents.
    Rachel Dalton, 13 January 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
    CA: California wild fire started by lightning
    Kettle puts California fire cost between $11bn-$17.5bn
    This could see it surpass the 2017 Camp Fire, which cost around $12.2bn.
    Fiona Robertson, 09 January 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
    Firefighters work inside a burned structure while battling the Eaton Fire, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
    Morningstar DBRS: LA wildfire insured loss could exceed $8bn
    Moody’s also expects losses in the billions of dollars.
    Rachel Dalton, 09 January 2025
  • Catastrophe losses
    Lake Christine Fire in burning over 5000 acres in Colorado
    Two more fires hit Los Angeles as 130,000 people evacuated
    Six fires now cover more than 27,000 acres across Southern California.
    Abbie Day, 09 January 2025
  • Renewals
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    Cat bonds and retro amongst rate pressure hotspots in 1.1 renewal
    Over-subscriptions have been evident on well-priced US cat treaties.
    Fiona Robertson, 31 December 2024
  • Catastrophe losses
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    Perils pegs Australia Christmas storms at A$1.6bn in final estimate
    The storms struck Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
    Rachel Dalton, 20 December 2024
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