International speciality re/insurance MGA Rokstone, part of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Giles Hussey as SEO of its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) operations, subject to regulatory approval. With a 35-year career in reinsurance broking and underwriting, Hussey brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent over two decades dedicated…
Mitigrate, a climate insurtech and Lloyd’s Lab alumni, has received a strategic investment from Lloyd’s, with continued support from its existing investors. Mitigrate is a ClimateTech SaaS startup offering a platform designed to reduce flood risk at the individual property level. Tailored for the commercial and residential insurance markets, the solution helps insurers reduce losses,…
Ardonagh Netherlands, the Dutch arm of The Ardonagh Group, has announced the appointment of Wim Hekstra as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1st, 2025. In his new role, Hekstra will lead Ardonagh Europe’s regional growth strategy as the business continues to expand its presence in the corporate, SME, and high-net-worth brokerage markets. He will oversee…
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Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS AG has added market sums insured for the peril of severe convective storm (SCS) in Europe, Japan, and New Zealand to its 2025 Industry Exposure Database (IED), citing growing demand from re/insurers following multi-billion-dollar loss events in Germany, France, and Italy in recent years. For those unaware, the IED…
Transatlantic Underwriters (TAU), a specialty insurance firm known for its focus on the transportation sector, is expanding its services with the introduction of a Property & Casualty (P&C) division. This strategic move broadens TAU’s capabilities beyond transportation while reinforcing its commitment to that core market. The new division will offer six lines of business: Commercial…
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Credit rating agency AM Best has upgraded the credit ratings of FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate (FOEIS), and revised the outlook to stable from positive. FOEIS’ Financial Strength Rating has been upgraded to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb” (Good) from “bbb-” (Good). AM Best upgraded FOEIS…