Gia Snape

Gia Snape

Gia is Editor – North America Insurance at Insurance Business, where she covers the latest developments, trends, and analysis in the US and the global insurance markets.

With over a decade of experience in broadcast journalism, Gia brings rigorous storytelling and investigative instincts to insurance media. Prior to joining KM International (Key Media) in 2022, she served as a TV news producer in Singapore, producing global news and business programming for international audiences.

An award-winning insurance journalist, Gia has been recognized at both the BIBA Journalist and Media Awards and the WTW Media Awards. At the WTW Media Awards, she received a Highly Commended distinction in the Insurance & Risk Technology Journalist of the Year category in 2024, before claiming the outright winner title in 2025.

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Climate due diligence is opening a new front for insurance brokers in M&A

Climate due diligence is opening a new front for insurance brokers in M&A

Insurance and resilience assessments are becoming key transaction drivers

Hormuz reopening may not bring immediate relief as marine insurers keep guard up

Hormuz reopening may not bring immediate relief as marine insurers keep guard up

The agreement marks a positive step, but the path back to normality is still unclear

Cyber insurers warn AI risks outpacing market pricing

Cyber insurers warn AI risks outpacing market pricing

While the sector hasn’t seen its Hurricane Katrina moment, soft rates could be masking systemic accumulation risks

Can cyber insurance survive the Mythos shock?

Can cyber insurance survive the Mythos shock?

Executives believe adaptation is possible – but not guaranteed across the market

State-backed reinsurance schemes may complicate Gulf-related claims, says legal expert

State-backed reinsurance schemes may complicate Gulf-related claims, says legal expert

Documentation and timing are critical to avoid claims disputes around Strait of Hormuz disruption

Strait of Hormuz reopens: Relief for markets, but insurance risks remain elevated

Strait of Hormuz reopens: Relief for markets, but insurance risks remain elevated

Insurers likely to await proof of sustained stability in the key trading route

Marsh reports solid Q1 2026 despite litigation hit

Marsh reports solid Q1 2026 despite litigation hit

Revenue climbs 8% as brokerage delivers steady underlying growth

Could catastrophe bonds help tackle the insurance affordability crisis?

Could catastrophe bonds help tackle the insurance affordability crisis?

Investor appetite is surging in the asset class, which is emerging as a potential pressure valve for strained reinsurance markets

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