Double blow of hurricanes Helene and Milton could threaten smaller carriers focused on Florida, analysts warn

A landfall just north of Tampa Bay would be the industry’s worst-case scenario, leading to very significant losses that would hit reinsurers as well as primary carriers

New reinsurance business Pt Mekong Re will focus on aviation, construction, property, energy and forestry

Programme manager partners with Stone Point Credit on casualty-focused collateralised reinsurer

Silverflame Re will focus on marine, energy and composite and credit and surety

Broker broadens European footprint with acquisition of Madrid-based specialty broking and advisory firm

Re/insurance broker taps Gallagher Re for senior hire for international reinsurance division

But record Tampa Bay storm surge means Helene will likely become one of the 10 largest losses for the National Flood Insurance Progam

Demand for cover from African businesses is growing as the continental free trade agreement is set to increase the flow of goods and finance, Africa Specialty Risks chief executive says

Initiative aims to support sustainable development and climate change adaption in developing countries 

Softening primary rates are difficult to reconcile with the current geopolitical conditions, reinsurers say

Growth strategy includes broadening the firm’s reach in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America, expanding its Pine Walk platform and ‘leveraging’ syndicate 3123