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Finsbury Re rated as African reinsurance market hungers for credibility

Finsbury Re rated as African reinsurance market hungers for credibility

In a market generating just 1.6% of global reinsurance premiums, an independent rating is worth more than the letter suggests

Mark Rosanes Jun 12, 2026
NHC secures record reinsurance cover but taxpayer gap remains

NHC secures record reinsurance cover but taxpayer gap remains

A soft market secured the deal, but the Crown remains exposed to NZ$1.4 billion before reinsurance kicks in

Florence Durousseau joins Pacific Life Re as European capital solutions head

Florence Durousseau joins Pacific Life Re as European capital solutions head

She brings three decades of experience from Munich Re, Arch Re and Hannover Re to a division less than a year old

Fortitude Re raises $500 million in second FABN deal this year

Fortitude Re raises $500 million in second FABN deal this year

The coupon is higher, the maturity is longer, and the Fitch rating is better than last time

Blockchain is cracking open one of finance's most exclusive markets

Blockchain is cracking open one of finance's most exclusive markets

A new deal puts catastrophe reinsurance risk within reach of a $5,000 check

Pacific Life Re deepens Japan commitment with third Anshin Life deal

Pacific Life Re deepens Japan commitment with third Anshin Life deal

With only 1% of Japan's life reserves currently ceded offshore, the reinsurer is staking its position early in a market that is just getting started

Insurers cannot price what they cannot evaluate, Gallagher Re warns

Insurers cannot price what they cannot evaluate, Gallagher Re warns

A new report argues that flawed AI model assessment methods are leaving reinsurers loading for uncertainty rather than actual risk

Fidelis Partnership adds two analytics chiefs as MGA bar rises

Fidelis Partnership adds two analytics chiefs as MGA bar rises

A returning actuary in London and a ceded reinsurance specialist in Bermuda address the functions capacity providers are watching most closely

Reinsurers warned not to bank on a quiet storm season

Reinsurers warned not to bank on a quiet storm season

Swiss Re and Guy Carpenter say a below-normal Atlantic forecast is no substitute for disciplined exposure management

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