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Insurance news from trade publications, regulators, companies and research houses, as it is published. Each line is the outlet’s own headline (in English translation, labelled, when the original is in another language) with our one-line summary; follow the link to read the original. Last checked 2026-10-20 07:00 UTC.
Co-pays are blocking access to million-dollar cures, researchers say ↗
A peer-reviewed commentary argues co-pays do more harm than good for curative gene therapies.
Hannover Re sees ILS capital as sustainable reinsurance addition, source of growth: Horstmann ↗
E+S Rück sees growth opportunity in well-structured frequency protection, says CEO ↗
E+S Rück's CEO sees growth in structured frequency and aggregate covers if margins hold.
Scor's line in sand: no compromise on terms, conditions regardless of price ↗
SCOR says it will not compromise on reinsurance terms and conditions, regardless of price.
Cedants extracting increased value from the reinsurance product: Aon ↗
New online tool helps farmers decide among dizzying array of insurance options ↗
A new online tool helps farmers compare options among a wide range of insurance products.
Travelers to share more cyber insurance risk with other insurers ↗
Interconnected risks and new capital increase relevance of structured solutions, Swiss Re says ↗
Corgi Insurance Names James Kullman Head of Underwriting ↗
Former Chubb underwriter James Kullman will lead Corgi's North American underwriting as it expands its AI-assisted platform.
Arity to Acquire INRIX ↗
Allstate's Arity is acquiring INRIX to combine driving-behaviour data with transportation intelligence.
Litigation costs keep outpacing commercial auto rate increases ↗
AM Best data show commercial auto loss payments grew at over twice the inflation rate from 2014 to 2024.
Captives and fronting are reshaping who actually carries the risk in Canada's MGA market ↗
Alternative capital is backing more fronting deals in Canada's MGA market, though carriers keep the paper risk.
AI can help close re/insurance blind spots; sharpen growth, risk and returns – mea ↗
Property 16 October 2026 Insights A Risk in Flux: Exploring Europe's Changing Flood Reality for Insurers ↗
Gallagher Re analysis of how Europe's shifting flood risk affects insurers.
Also: Intelligent Insurer
Ray Lei named Product Proposition Lead for Greater China, Markel International ↗
Also: Insurance Asia News
Travelers earnings rise as commercial insurance pricing stabilises ↗
Travelers Q3 net income rose 2% to $1.92bn as commercial pricing stayed stable and investment income grew.
Maybe Motorcycle Brokers Should Think About Airbag Discounts ↗
Commentary suggests rider airbags could justify motorcycle discounts that save brokers and insurers money.
Insurers set aside $40M for flood claims in Istanbul, 5 other provinces ↗
For Insurance Carriers Heading Into 2027, Surf’s Up! ↗
Opinion: an aging population pushes carriers to rethink segmentation, products and digital versus human service.
Genuine grief, rising pay, a new home – and a psychiatric claim that still fell short ↗
Fitch raises Allstate’s ratings following improvements in capital and underwriting performance ↗
Fitch upgraded Allstate's ratings on stronger capital and underwriting, with a Stable outlook.
Cofounder of failed reinsurer's parent firm admits $500m fraud - The Royal Gazette | Bermuda News, Business, Sports, Events, & Community ↗
Howden Re strengthens US casualty team with two senior appointments ↗
Franklin Templeton moderates cat bond conviction to overweight, turns neutral on ILS ↗
Franklin Templeton cut its cat bond stance to overweight and turned neutral on ILS for Q4 2026.
AI blurring the line between regulated and unregulated financial advice: FCA ↗
An FCA board member says AI tools are blurring regulated and unregulated financial advice.
Thomas Carroll Picks Up a Win in UK Broker Awards ↗
Seaworthy brings disability insurance estimates to ChatGPT ↗
Bajaj Finserv announces establishment of new reinsurance subsidiary ↗
Bajaj Finserv has incorporated Bajaj Reinsurance Limited, marking its entry into reinsurance.
Johannesburg headquartered Lloyd’s broker expands into corporate ↗
Also: Insurance Times
Colin Wallace: ‘Sun, moon and stars’ aligning for commercial growth at CBPF ↗
Antares Global promotes for newly created chief actuary role ↗
Brit extends cyber insurance distribution through Acturis Package ↗
Brit adds its cyber cover to the Acturis Package to make arranging cover easier for brokers.
Allianz Partners signs five-year deal with travel insurance provider ↗
Pro: MGAs retain capacity support as growth becomes more selective ↗
The convergence of financial investors and reinsurers ↗
Liva Insurance’s independent director resigns ↗
Methaq Takaful launches mobile app for motor insurance purchase and claims filing ↗
Methaq Takaful launched a mobile application that lets customers purchase motor insurance, file motor claims, and chat with the insurer directly from their phones.
Cobra Network promotes for CEO as Tedstone exits ↗
Cobra Network names Jo Russell CEO, succeeding Andy Tedstone, who is leaving PIB.
₹10 crore cover at 70? Insurance reform must start with the buyer ↗
Opinion says Indian insurance reform should start with the buyer, citing very large cover at age 70.
Seattle DJC.com local business news and data - Business - California orders lenders to report on handling of insurance payouts to LA fire survivors ↗
EU Officials Propose Guardrails for Insurance Risk Transfer Boom ↗
An anonymous memo from insurance insiders sends a profound message about UK climate policy ↗
Simply Business names ex-Go Compare MD Sanga as UK CCO ↗
Simply Business adds a UK chief commercial officer and an MGA managing director to its leadership team.
Job Moves and Senior Appointments 19.10.2026 ↗
Weekly roundup of senior appointments and job moves across insurance firms, including Conduit Holdings.
How AI is transforming insurance ↗
Insurance leaders discuss AI return on investment and governance inside brokerages.
Why AI makes insurance technology harder to own ↗
Earnix says cheaper GenAI does not remove insurers' long-term governance and regulatory accountability costs.
Gallagher Re warns of growing flood risk beyond traditional hotspots ↗
Gallagher Re white paper says rainfall flooding causes growing losses beyond traditional European flood zones.
Late August Euro SCS and hail event “Raphaela” estimated near EUR 3.3bn industry loss: PERILS ↗
Artemis reports PERILS initially estimates nearly €3.3bn of industry losses from the late-August hail outbreak.
Also: Reinsurance News, Commercial Risk
Autumn Budget opportunity to slash IPT: Broadstone ↗
Broadstone urges Autumn Budget cuts to insurance premium tax, saying it deters employers funding health cover.
German broker association tells members to invest in AI ↗
German brokers' association BDVM tells members to invest in AI amid sector upheaval.
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