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Hiscox hires C-suite exec from AXA who is no stranger to the firm

The executive rejoins Hiscox after five years as AXA UK & Ireland’s chief operating officer.   9 January 2025

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Validus gets an ‘A’ grade from AM Best

Bermuda reinsurer Validus has had its financial strength rating upgraded from A- to A by rating agency AM Best.   6 February 2012

Insurance

WTW bolsters North American risk and broking unit with key appointment

An insider steps into a new leadership role in North America.   12 June 2024

Insurance

Brit chief underwriter to become next CEO of MS Amlin

Lloyd’s re/insurer tempts CUO away from Brit, where he has spent past 17 years.   24 July 2025

Reinsurance

Palomar expands into surety insurance market

It sees the surety market as a ‘highly profitable’ sector with strong growth potential.   3 January 2025

Insurance

Covéa secures ‘A’ rating post-restructuring and shift into reinsurance

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) to Covéa Coopérations (France), the holding company of société de groupe d’assurance mutuelle (SGAM) Covéa, a mutual insurance group in France. The rating’s outlook is stable.   6 January 2017

Insurance

New chief to take the helm at Howden UK&I

Current CEO will step down October 1, becomes deputy chairman.   26 June 2025

Insurance

HDI Global draws new Canada head of claims from Beazley

The new hire has also worked at DWF, AIG and Liberty International.   3 June 2024

Insurance

R&Q reveals ‘critical milestone’ in strategic business split plan

Securing rating is an important part of establishing Accredited as a stand-alone entity.   26 June 2023

News

Probitas Syndicate backer Istmo Re downgraded after regulatory intervention

Istmo Compañía de Reaseguros (Istmo Re), the Panama reinsurer which backs Probitas Syndicate 1492 at Lloyd’s, has been downgraded to ‘E’ from ‘B’ by AM Best following the intervention of its regulator in Panama.   15 December 2016

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