U.K.-based brokerage McGill and Partners Ltd. posted record results in the first half of 2025, with organic revenue rising more than 20% and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization up 79% year on year, Reinsurance News reported. The specialist insurance and reinsurance broker also secured $300 million in new credit facilities from multinational […]| Business Insurance
France will set up a reinsurance fund to cover riot damage, modeled on the country’s natural disaster insurance program, Atlas Magazine reported. The fund will make riot coverage mandatory for insurers and carry a government guarantee, providing up to 775 million euros ($909 million) annually. It will be financed through an average 5% surcharge on […]| Business Insurance
South Africa-based Santam Ltd. has appointed its senior executive team for the newly launched Santam Syndicate 1918 after Lloyd’s of London gave in-principle approval in July 2025, Captive Insurance Times reported. Rob Vetch, currently chief financial officer at Bermuda-based Hamilton Global Specialty, will serve as chief executive and chief financial officer designate, while Simon Clapham, […]| Business Insurance
The Saudi Insurance Authority has approved the proposed merger between The Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Company and Buruj Cooperative Insurance Company, Middle East Insurance Review reported. Buruj will be absorbed into MedGulf through the issuance of new ordinary shares to Buruj’s shareholders, with all rights, liabilities, assets and contracts transferred to MedGulf.| Business Insurance
Netherlands-based KLM Royal Dutch Airlines canceled more than 100 flights at Schiphol Airport today, disrupting travel for 27,000 passengers after ground crew launched a two-hour strike, NL Times reported. The walkout is part of a dispute over unions seeking a wage increase that keeps pace with inflation. Another strike is planned for Sept. 17 if […]| Business Insurance
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority reported Poland’s insurance market grew in both revenue and profitability in the first half of 2025, with gross written premiums rising 3.6% year on year to 44.4 billion Polish zloty ($12 billion), Xprimm reports, citing Gazeta Ubezpieczeniowa. Net profit jumped 22% to PLN8.3 billion on stronger technical results, while non-life […]| Business Insurance
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With Aaron Cain on board, Nike is demonstrating its dedication to performance-driven expansion and its goal of reviving the Converse brand under seasoned, athletically minded leadership The post Business Leader of the Week: Converse taps Aaron Cain for top job appeared first on International Finance.| International Finance
U.K.-based Howden Re has launched a new Iberia arm with the appointment of David Santos as managing director, Global Reinsurance reported. Based in Madrid, Santos was previously commercial director at Spain’s Nacional de Reaseguros SA. The new division will focus on developing Howden Re’s reinsurance services in Spain, Portugal and Andorra, while complementing the existing […]| Business Insurance
India-based Policybazaar for Business has launched reinsurance operations in Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, Reinsurance News reported. The platform uses digital tools, data analytics and actuarial inputs to support facultative and treaty placements, offering solutions for property, marine, liability, cyber and climate-linked risks.| Business Insurance
U.S.-based private investment firm Bain Capital LP is set to acquire U.K.-based Jensten Group Ltd. from mid-market private equity firm Livingbridge Services Ltd., Jensten, founded in 1986, operates a commercial insurance distribution network serving small and medium-sized businesses across the U.K. and has completed 37 acquisitions to date.| Business Insurance
U.S.-based Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. has appointed Dan Sivertsen as CEO of its Sweden unit, effective Sept. 20, Life Insurance International reported. Sivertsen, who will remain CEO of Sedgwick Norway, joined the company in 2019 through its acquisition of Nordic Loss Adjusting AB.| Business Insurance
U.S.-based Starr Insurance & Reinsurance Ltd. has appointed Hassan El Kaissi as senior executive officer and regional president for the Middle East, Reinsurance News reported. Based in Dubai, El Kaissi joins the company with over 30 years of industry experience, most recently as director of Middle East and North Africa strategic development for U.K.-based Tysers […]| Business Insurance
Eurohold Bulgaria AD said its consolidated net profit rose to 73 million Bulgarian levs ($43 million) in the first half of 2025, up 284% from BGN19 million a year earlier, SeeNews reported. Revenue increased 22% year on year to BGN1.6 billion, although the insurance segment posted a loss of roughly BGN13 million, in contrast to […]| Business Insurance
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Over the next 18 to 24 months, the UK’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) is expected to undergo reform. The post SMCR Is Evolving – Accountability Still Leads The Way appeared first on StarCompliance.| StarCompliance
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