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FM increases underwriting capacity of data centre, technology-risks related unit to US$5bn

January 13 2026

Business has raised the limit for its FM Intellium unit as it looks to support clients in the fast-growing data centre and power generation sectors.

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Allianz, Anthropic partner to foster responsible AI adoption across insurance operations

January 12 2026

The partnership will see Allianz deploy Anthropic’s Claude models to automate claims, support decision-making, and strengthen regulatory compliance.

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Kita launches non-payment insurance to boost financing for carbon, nature projects

January 9 2026

The launch builds on Kita’s rapid growth, including a recent 450% increase in underwriting capacity and expanded coverage for new project types.

US-based MGA IRL-RE appoints Patrick Tynan as head of underwriting for Asia

January 9 2026

He moves after three years with Gallagher.

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Specialist Risk Group appoints Richard Gurney into newly created head of specialty role

January 8 2026

He joins from Marsh, where he was Global Head of Construction.

QBE closes US$400m cat bond, launches US$550m-plus casualty sidecar

January 8 2026

The moves extend coverage across four distinct catastrophe perils and transfer a defined share of its global casualty book to alternative capital partners via segregated Bermuda reinsurance cells.

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Berkshire Hathaway takes top spot in AM Best's asset ranking

January 6 2026

The business overtook Allianz based on non-banking assets, while UnitedHealth Group Inc. retained its lead based on net premiums written.

Gallagher Re launches Captives Risk Transfer team

December 22 2025

Gallagher Re has launched a Captives Risk Transfer team within its Global Facultative practice to provide facultative and structured reinsurance solutions for single-parent captives. Martin Hughes will...