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Zurich’s interest in a specialty carrier that moves the dial on cyber is no surprise. -
Following on from Part I, we look at the hazards to navigate in building internationally from Lloyd’s.
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Chaucer and Beazley are among the syndicates looking to take on new geographies.
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CRC and Alliant are among those investigating the potential for new vehicles.
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Carrier M&A will continue to be a feature, as pressure for returns on AI investment ramps up.
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Insurance Insider looks at key drivers of supply-demand dynamics in global specialty markets.
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The renewal was characterised by abundant capacity and strong competition.
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The pricing battle has been played out but the extent of new demand will only show up in 2026.
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Insurance Insider reflects on the themes that shaped 2025 for the London market.
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Market participants on programs/MGU business in particular feel there's more capacity than 12 months ago.
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Insurance Insider reflects on major loss events of 2025 for the London market.
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Cedants are opting to bank double-digit savings as reinsurers fight for market share.
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Market sources have also raised the prospect of moving the market beyond bureau reliance.
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Transactions reveal the attractiveness of the "underwriting plus" business model.
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Nearly one-third of 2025’s talent movement was recorded in Q3.
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As demand rises across the digital asset space for multiple forms of crypto-related insurance, competition is building.
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PE, more alignment and tech are uncoupling MGAs from traditional market swings.
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A look back at the year in (re)insurance, with the aid of some of our visual journalism.
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Beazley, Hiscox and Lancashire executives spoke 12k words on average in 2025 earnings calls.
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The argument for buyers to purchase cyber has never been stronger, yet growth is still lagging.
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Expectations that reductions would cap out at low double digits are fading due to capacity oversupply.
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All-risks premium increases are now understood to be in the 15% to 20% range.
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Smaller syndicates are lifting their share of the market, as the top quartile also returned to growth.
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Insight into the state of the insurance M&A market, powered by Insurance Insider’s comprehensive deal database.
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Six of the 10 largest syndicates remained flat or reported de-emptions.
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Lower rates and currency shifts have pushed syndicates to cut stamp.
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The carrier is looking to latch onto emerging economic trends where it can add expertise.
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Most segments have grown premiums so far this year, but only three have observed increased rates.
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In this final instalment, we argue that investing in personnel is as critical to success as the tech itself.
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Willis reports that the mining market has softened at a ‘considerable rate’ this year.
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Aegis, Beazley and others are among those cutting stamps.
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At our London conference, executives saw various routes to growth, even as headwinds grow.
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Carriers posted weaker top-line results but delivered improved combined ratios.
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Several PE-backed syndicates were recently sold, but some of the fastest-growing businesses remain up for grabs.
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From top-line challenges to finding new ways to scale, 2025 has been a year of market shifts.
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Property growth plans are cooling, but favourable loss trends will increase surplus capacity.
