Rising geopolitical tensions have increasingly affected insurance markets across the GCC, driving stronger demand for specialty insurance products such as war-risk, marine, political risk, and cyber insurance, according to Dubai-based investment banking advisory firm Alpen Capital.
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has held a consultative meeting with the managing directors of Egyptian insurance companies and executives responsible for reinsurance, to discuss the regulatory standards for reinsurance.
OdysseyRe has announced the appointments of Ms Anne-Claire Serres and Mr Tegwen Gromellon as Co-Chief Underwriting Officers of its EMEA division, effective 1 July.
Asian Reinsurance Corporation reported adequate operating performance despite volatility in underwriting results, according to AM Best. The Thailand-based reinsurer posted a return on equity of 8.3% in 2025, compared with 9.4% in 2024. Its combined ratio rose to 92.6% from 85.3% a year earlier, largely due to catastrophe events.
Bahrain-headquartered Trust Re has officially been accredited as an International Professional Partner Firm (IPPF) by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) has released its latest premium assessment, confirming the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool is continuing to improve insurance affordability and availability in Australia's highest cyclone risk regions.
Swiss Re Asia has appointed Mr Daniel Neo as a member of the Board of Directors, effective 1 June 2026.
Santam Insurance has appointed experienced insurance executive Mr Hemant Gulati as Country Head and, subject to regulatory approval, Principal Officer, of its India based operation at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
Swiss Re has appointed Mr Trent Thomson as Head Global Specialty. He succeeds Ms Anne Lohbeck.
Swiss Re has appointed Mr Dean Galligan as Head of Transactions for the Life and Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) Business Unit, effective 1 August 2026.