News - Insurance
RVS 2026: Swiss Re sees growing protection needs as risks become more complex and interconnected
The reinsurance market enters the upcoming renewal season against the backdrop of an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing risk landscape, Swiss Re representatives said at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo.
8 September 2026RVS 2026: Discover the Latest XPRIMM Publications in Monte Carlo
The 68th edition of Les Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) has officially opened its doors in Monte Carlo, with the XPRIMM team welcoming professionals from the global re/insurance industry at its dedicated press stand.
7 September 2026RVS 2026: Fitch: Global reinsurance heading for a “controlled descent” in 2027
Fitch Ratings maintains its “Deteriorating” outlook for the global reinsurance sector in 2027, expecting profitability to normalize after the exceptionally strong 2023-2026 period. However, the agency does not foresee a sudden deterioration in reinsurers’ financial strength, but rather a “controlled descent” driven mainly by falling prices, abundant capital and a normalization of catastrophe losses.
7 September 2026RVS 2026: AM Best: Global reinsurance remains fundamentally strong, but competitive pressures and emerging risks are mounting
The global reinsurance market remains fundamentally strong, despite rising competitive pressures and signs that the cycle has passed its peak. At its Monte Carlo Reinsurance Market Briefing, AM Best maintained a stable outlook for global non-life reinsurance, supported by solid operating performance and record capital levels.
7 September 2026XPRIMM MOTOR Insurance Report 2026 to be launched next week in Monte Carlo
The latest edition of the XPRIMM MOTOR Insurance Report will make its official debut next week in Monte Carlo, during the “Rendez-Vous de Septembre”, one of the most important annual gatherings of the international reinsurance industry.
3 September 2026VIG Group, once again declared a “Great Place To Work”
On 1 September 2026, VIG Holding once again received the internationally recognised “Great Place To Work” certification. The certification is based on an anonymous, independent employee engagement survey. The already very good 2024 survey results improved further in all five key areas: credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.
3 September 2026STATISTICS: STATISTICS: BiH 1H2026: Top 3 insurers account together for a third of the market
According to the local insurance agency – AZOBIH, at the end of June 2026, the BiH insurance market totaled EUR 318 million, up by ~5% y-o-y, the growth pace slightly slowing down after Q1. At the same time, the value of claims paid by insurers increased by 11.3% y-o-y to EUR 134.6 million.
3 September 2026Filo Jet sinking off Cyprus puts marine insurance exposures and seaworthiness under scrutiny
Marine insurers and claims specialists are assessing potential exposures following the sinking of the high-speed passenger catamaran Filo Jet on August 30, 2026. The vessel capsized and sank approximately four nautical miles off Kyrenia (Girne), Northern Cyprus, while operating a scheduled service to Taşucu, Türkiye.
3 September 2026GERMANY: Natural hazard insured losses reached EUR 950 million in 1H2026
Natural hazards caused insured losses of around EUR 950 million in Germany in the first half of 2026, broadly unchanged from the same period last year, according to the German Insurance Association (GDV). The relatively moderate claims bill was mainly due to the absence of major winter storms.
3 September 2026RECREX Group opens a new company in the Republic of Moldova and becomes a Green Card System correspondent
RECREX Group, an international group specializing in claims management and correspondent services within the Green Card System, announced the establishment of RECREX INTERNATIONAL S.R.L., its newly registered company in the Republic of Moldova.
3 September 2026ROMANIA: XPRIMM Insurance Market Awards Gala honors the industry's top performers
At the 26th edition of the XPRIMM Insurance Market Awards Gala, GROUPAMA Asigurari won the Company of the Year award, while Virgil SONCUTEAN, CEO of ALLIANZ-TIRIAC Asigurari, was awarded the Manager of the Year trophy.
3 September 2026Guy Carpenter became Marsh Re starting September 1st
Starting September 1st, Guy Carpenter has officially become Marsh Re, bringing the group’s reinsurance business under the Marsh brand, Dean Klisura, President and CEO of Marsh Re, announced.
3 September 2026IGI announces the launch of Cipher, a specialty treaty reinsurance platform focused on cyber
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGI), the international specialty insurance and reinsurance group, announced the launch of Bermuda-based Cipher Underwriting Ltd. (“Cipher”), a specialty treaty reinsurance managing general agent (MGA) established to provide dedicated cyber treaty underwriting expertise and solutions on a global basis.
3 September 2026Arch insurance EU appoints Italy Branch Manager following Milan office launch
Arch Insurance EU (Arch) announced the appointment of Giacomo Mariani as Italy Branch Manager, subject to regulatory approval.
3 September 2026Liberty appoints Mylène Martin-Ahmine as Chief Operating Officer
Liberty Specialty Markets (Liberty), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, announces the appointment of Mylène Martin-Ahmine as Chief Operating Officer, Liberty Europe. Martin-Ahmine will report into Pierre-Edouard Fraigneau, President, Liberty Europe.
3 September 2026Marsh appoints Jens Florian-Jansen as Head of Insurance Practice, Europe; Matthias Grass as President of Marsh Risk Germany
Marsh, a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Jens Florian-Jansen as Head of its Insurance Practice, Europe, effective immediately. Matthias Grass, formerly CFO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, succeeds Mr. Florian-Jansen as President of Marsh Risk Germany, effective immediately.
3 September 2026WTW becomes official insurance partner of WSL Football
WTW has become the official insurance partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League (BWSL) and WSL2 under a new multi-year partnership aimed at supporting the continued development and professionalization of women’s football.
3 September 2026STATISTICS: MOLDOVA, 1H2026: market rises by nearly 12%
Moldova's insurance sector grew by 11.63% in the first half of 2026, reaching MDL 1,778.26 million (EUR 88.26 million), according to data published by the National Bank of Moldova.
1 September 2026Marsh: Justin Ward appointed as CEO of Pacific, Guy Carpenter, and James Beedle to join Guy Carpenter Pacific’s board of directors
Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, has announced the appointment of Justin Ward as CEO of Pacific, Guy Carpenter, effective immediately.
1 September 2026ALBANIA: Insurance market rises 3% in January-July
The total GWP of Albanian insurers rose by 3% y-o-y to ALL 15.9 billion (EUR 172 million) in the first seven months of the year, according to the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority (AFSA), SeeNews reports.
1 September 2026
