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#1 People Moves: Howden Launches US Cyber Practice
Jan 21 2026 // Howden today announced the launch of a U.S. cyber practice, with Juliet White hired as head of cyber and Lou Botticelli as cyber brokerage leader. Juliet White Since May 2022, White has been head of cyber at E&O at...
#2 Specialty Program Group Launches SPG Transportation
Feb 3 2026 // Specialty Program Group, a specialty platform headquartered in Chicago, is consolidating its transportation businesses under a single platform: SPG Transportation. Avant Brokerage, Avant Underwriters, BizCHOICE...
#3 Markets/Coverages: AXA XL Launches Alternative Risk Solutions; Bouteille to Lead
Jan 22 2026 // AXA XL has launched a dedicated Alternative Risk Solutions (ARS) team, appointing Sylvain Bouteillé, current chief underwriting officer, specialty as its leader. The new team centralizes AXA XL’s alternative risk...
#4 Markets/Coverages: Great American Enters Travel Insurance Market With Faye
Feb 4 2026 // Great American Insurance Group has selected AI travel insurance platform Faye to enter the travel insurance marketplace. This marks Great American’s first expansion into travel insurance. The companies said that with...
#5 Rokstone Launches Commercial Agriculture and Farm Property Program
Feb 2 2026 // Rokstone Agriculture, part of the International Speciality (Re)Insurance MGA Rokstone, has announced the launch of its new U.S. non-admitted Commercial Agriculture and Farm & Ranch Property Program. Available in all...
#6 Markets/Coverages: ATA Launches $750M Insurance Facility for AI Infrastructure Boom
Jan 13 2026 // Advanced Technology Assurance Ltd. (ATA), the London-based managing general underwriter, has launched a $750 million insurance facility to underwrite the projected $7 trillion global AI infrastructure boom. The ATA Global...
#7 People Moves: Starwind Marine and Energy Announces Leadership Appointments
Jan 23 2026 // Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group division, announced a series of leadership appointments within Starwind Marine and Energy that further strengthen its long-term strategy for growth and technical...
#8 Markets/Coverages: Munich Re Launches Pandemic Consortium via Lloyd’s Market
Feb 3 2026 // Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets, Syndicate announced the launch of The Pandemic Consortium, a Lloyd’s market initiative which will be focused on offering parametrically triggered catastrophic communicable...
#9 McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance Announces Sales Territory Realignment
Feb 6 2026 // McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance announced a strategic realignment of sales territories within its in-house team designed to enhance services, improve regional coverage, and ensure a more tailored experience for clients...
#10 Markets/Coverages: Arch Launches Event Cancellation Cyber Coverage
Jan 29 2026 // Arch Insurance International (Arch) announced the launch of its event cancellation cyber coverage, which is available through both the London market and Arch’s instant quote and bind platform, Arch IQ. Offered as a...
#11 Sedgwick Launches Global Specialty Platform in London
Jan 14 2026 // Sedgwick, the Memphis, Tennessee-based risk and claims administration provider, announced the launch of its Sedgwick Global Specialty platform in London, a dedicated solution designed to handle the largest and most complex...
#12 Markets/Coverages: Brit Launches Property Direct & Facultative in Bermuda
Jan 12 2026 // Brit Group Holdings Ltd. announced it will begin writing property direct & facultative business in Bermuda through Brit Re. This will see Brit Re write US and Global Property D&F from January, with a focus on...
#13 Markets/Coverages: Brit Announces Renewal of $200M Cyber Consortium
Jan 30 2026 // Brit Group Holdings Ltd. announced the renewal of its cyber consortium — “Brit Cyber Attack Plus” (BCAP) — a cyber product designed to protect clients from a broad range of cyber-related perils,...
#14 Markets/Coverages: Brit Launches Integrated Cyber, Financial Institutions Consortium
Jan 27 2026 // Brit Group Holdings Ltd. announced the launch of “FI Cyber Max,” a new integrated cyber and financial institutions (FI) consortium. Built for large, complex financial clients, the new consortium will bring...
#15 Agenzee™ Launches Agenzee Assist: A Comprehensive Compliance Solution for Insurance Industry Professionals
Feb 2 2026 // Fort Lauderdale, FL – February 2, 2026 – Agenzee™ today unveiled Agenzee Assist, the latest addition to its suite of compliance solutions built specifically for the insurance industry. This premium, done-for-you...
