An influx of new capacity, coupled with volatile commodity markets, is challenging the mining insurance market

Geopolitical developments tied to Venezuela are sharpening tail risk for specialty insurers, particularly in marine, aviation and political risk, despite minimal direct exposure to the country

Fitch adopted ‘deteriorating’ outlook on global reinsurance sector last September

The US insurance giant was the worst-performing stock in a poor week for insurance and reinsurance shares

Legal system abuse in the US is pushing liability costs far beyond economic trends, Swiss Re finds

Bill would ban some foreign funding and restrict investors’ rights

Launch will focus on complex US risks across industrial, manufacturing and realty classes

Brokers expect broadly flat renewals as prices approach ‘unsustainable’ levels

Appointment forms part of broker’s wider investment in Bermuda, with a focus on capital structuring and investor engagement

Rating agency forecasts steady earnings as insurers face mild headwinds

George Street Re transaction provides more than $550m in fully collateralised quota-share reinsurance

War risk premiums for Venezuela-bound ships are poised to climb, as insurers reassess exposures following US intervention and capture of Nicolás Maduro

Peter Zaffino to step down by mid-year and transition to executive chairman role

Rating agency says it expects ‘softening profitability’ after gentle 2025 hurricane season boosted results

Broker continues build-out of US platform with purchase of transaction liability specialist

Abundant capacity and manageable loss environment further tilt supply-demand dynamics in favour of cedants