Latest Casualty Headlines
All the headlines from our Casualty Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Reinsurers’ Casualty Appetites Varied, but Capacity Was ‘Ample’ During 1/1 Renewals
Feb 5 2024 // Reinsurers had varied appetites for casualty reinsurance during the January 2024 renewals; while capacity was sufficient, they still maintained underwriting discipline, according to reinsurance brokers’ renewal...
Reinsurers’ Casualty Appetites Varied, but Capacity Was ‘Ample’ During 1/1 Renewals
Jan 19 2024 // Reinsurers had varied appetites for casualty reinsurance during the January 2024 renewals; while capacity was sufficient, they still maintained underwriting discipline, according to reinsurance brokers in their renewal...
People Moves: AXIS Appoints Tan Head of Wholesale Casualty; Fiato Named Allstate Chief Claims Officer; Schoberth to Lead Canopius US Distribution
Jan 12 2024 // AXIS Capital Holdings Limited named Anna Tan as head of wholesale casualty. Tan joins AXIS from Navigators, a brand of The Hartford, where she served for over 12 years, most recently as head of excess casualty. Before...
AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook for U.S. Property/Casualty Commercial Lines
Dec 6 2023 // Persistently strong underwriting performance during and after the global pandemic – despite substantial economic and capital markets volatility – has prompted AM Best to maintain its “stable” outlook for...
NAMIC Webinar Recap: Solving for Producer Compliance in Property & Casualty Insurance
Nov 9 2023 // This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Insights from NAMIC’s compliance webinar presented by AgentSync Solutions Architect Sandy Allen Did you know there were more than 250 changes to insurance...
People Moves: Markel Hires Senior Leaders for Casualty, Professional, Financial Risk Teams in Australia; BHSI Promotes Regan to Head of Casualty, Ireland
Oct 31 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Markel in Australia and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI). A summary of these new hires follows here. Markel Hires Senior Leaders in Australia...
People Moves: Zurich Nordic Promotes Fritz to CEO; Arch Taps Cyber U/Ws From Tokio Marine and AIG; Liberty Names RSA’s Furlan as Head of Casualty, Europe
Oct 18 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Zurich Insurance, Arch Insurance and Liberty Specialty Markets. A summary of these new hires follows here. Zurich Promotes Fritz to CEO Zurich...
Markets/Coverages: Canopius Expands Into US Excess Casualty Market
Sep 19 2023 // Canopius Group, the London-based specialty re/insurer, announced the strategic expansion of its U.S. casualty business with its entry into the domestic U.S. excess casualty market on Canopius U.S. Insurance Co....
People Moves: Encova Names Mabe to Board of Directors; JM Wilson Promotes Bolhuis to Assistant Property & Casualty Manager
Sep 7 2023 // JM Wilson Promotes Bolhuis to Assistant Property & Casualty Manager JM Wilson has promoted Kristin Bolhuis to assistant property & casualty manager in their Portage, Michigan office. Bolhuis’ responsibilities...
People Moves: Drogin Cyber Leader at Mosaic; Loney to Lead Specialty Casualty at DUAL North America
Aug 21 2023 // David Drogin will lead cyber business growth in the U.S. as Mosaic Insurance‘s senior vice president, head of U.S. cyber. He will report to Global Head of Cyber Yosha DeLong. Drogin will be responsible for leading...
Japan Casualty Insurers’ Shares Sink on Concerns Over Suspected Price Fixing
Aug 2 2023 // A price-fixing scandal at Japan’s biggest casualty insurers is escalating following a media report that the suspected collusion is likely to be wider than initially believed. Shares of Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.,...
People Moves: Pinnacle Hires Chen as Senior Consulting Actuary; Atain Names Habel VP and Head of Excess Casualty
Jul 25 2023 // Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Hires Chen as Senior Consulting Actuary Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc., based in Bloomington, Ill., hired Michael K. Chen as a senior consulting actuary. Chen has 20 years of actuarial...
People Moves: Germano Named DUAL Casualty Leader; Shaw Joins Axis to Help Lead Specialty Programs; Victor Appoints Cashman President of ICAT
Jul 25 2023 // DUAL North America announced Connie Germano as its chief casualty officer. Germano’s appointment comes as DUAL continues to expand its reach and capabilities in the market. Germano will be responsible for overseeing...
People Moves: E&S Casualty at Ascot Group U.S. Names Keller Senior Lead Underwriter
Jul 19 2023 // E&S Casualty at Ascot Group U.S. Names Keller Senior Lead Underwriter Ron Keller has been named senior lead underwriter, E&S Casualty at Ascot Group U.S. Keller is based in the Chicago, Ill., office and is...
People Moves: AXA XL Insurance Names CNA’s Smith as Head of US Mid-Market Business; Miller Expands US Casualty Team With 2 Hires From Price Forbes
Jul 18 2023 // AXA XL Insurance Names CNA’s Smith as Head of US Mid-Market Business AXA XL Insurance appoints Adele Smith as head of Mid-Market Generalist in the next phase of its targeted U.S. Mid-Market insurance business...
People Moves: Howden Hires 3 for Casualty in London, Bermuda; Aon Names Fakkel CTO, Strategy & Tech Group; Everest Re Taps AIG’s Gallagher as Head of U.S. Facultative
Jun 15 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Howden Broking, Aon and Everest Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden Hires 3 for Casualty Team in London, Bermuda Howden, the...
People Moves: VIAA Names Von Ruden Personal Foundation Coach; Holmes Murphy Names Tanny Property Casualty VP
Jun 9 2023 // Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Von Ruden as Personal Foundation Coach Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, recently hired Trish Von Ruden as personal foundation coach. Von...
How Will Economic Pressures Affect the Property/Casualty Industry?
Jun 5 2023 // How could the current economic environment affect workers’ compensation — and the property and casualty insurance industry overall – in 2023? That’s a question that insurance veteran Robert Hartwig...
People Moves: Everest Appoints Maritzen Global CUO; Swearengin to Lead One80 National Casualty Practice; Haggerty Head of QBE NA Commercial Programs
Jun 2 2023 // Everest Insurance Appoints Maritzen Global Chief Underwriting Officer Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group, Ltd., has named Mark Maritzen as global chief underwriting officer. Maritzen is based in...
People Moves: Atkins Joins XPT Specialty as VP and Wholesale Casualty Broker
May 4 2023 // Atkins Joins XPT Specialty as Vice President and Wholesale Casualty Broker Drew Atkins has joined XPT Specialty’s Texas-based operations as vice president and wholesale casualty broker. XPT is headquartered in New...
