Reinsurers saw rate reductions approaching 20% in Asia Pacific for non-loss impacted accounts in 1 January renewals, Aon, a leading global professional services firm, highlights in its report titled "Reinsurance Market Dynamics January 2026 Renewal".
Everest Group has appointed Mr Mark Shaw as Global Head of Commercial, Global Wholesale and Specialty and Mr Paul Trueman as Head of International, Global Wholesale and Specialty
Markel Insurance, the Markel Group's insurance operation, has appointed Mr James Howell as Senior War and Terrorism Underwriter.
International health insurance is the second most valued benefit for both HR decision-makers and international assignees (HR: 43%, IA: 54%), losing out to accommodation costs (HR: 45%, IA: 63%), according to AXA's report, titled 'World of Work: Global mobility on the move'.
AIG has appointed Mr Adam Clifford as CEO, International Commercial Insurance, effective 5 January 2026.
Half of the attendees at a Root Platform's Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) market briefing, are still at the earliest stages of their digital/ and Application Programme Interface (API) transformation journey, according to the results of a live poll conducted at the briefing session.
Insured losses from natural catastrophes again surpass the $100bn mark in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year, according to a new report by Swiss Re Institute. This is mainly driven by the unprecedented LA wildfire loss record in the first quarter of 2025 and severe convective storms (SCS), which remain a major and persistent global loss driver. Overall, Swiss Re Institute estimates total insured losses in 2025 at $107bn, 24% lower than the $141bn recorded in 2024.