All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Liberty Mutual net profit soars 55% in 2025
Annual revenue increased marginally by 0.5% to $50.5bn, while net premiums written fell by 3.1% to $43.6bn.
Marsh and Lloyd’s in talks with US on Hormuz tanker insurance – report
The plan involves the US DFC providing insurance to help maintain energy and trade movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
SCOR profit declines 10.5% in Q4 2025
On an annual basis, SCOR recorded net income of €851m ($986.81m) for 2025, up from €4m the previous year.
Hamilton makes leadership changes at London underwriting unit
Sinead Cormican has been named CUO, taking over from Miles Osorio, who will retire in June 2026.
Price Forbes to integrate mea AI across broking operations
The move is intended to automate a range of processes and support operational consistency across the business.
Trump orders political risk insurance for Gulf maritime trade
This measure is intended for all shipping lines and takes effect immediately.
MS Reinsurance names Jörg Bruniecki as new group CUO
Bruniecki joined MS Re in 2022 and has worked in senior positions at PartnerRe and Munich Re.
Maritime insurers withdraw war-risk cover amid Iran conflict – report
The cover will automatically lapse for ships in the Persian Gulf and nearby waters from midnight London time on 5 March.
Swiss Re 2025 net income soars 47% driven by P&C growth
The reinsurer’s insurance revenue fell to $43.1bn (SFr33.26bn) from $45.6bn in 2024.
Insurers raise premiums, cancel ship cover amid US-Israel-Iran conflict
Premiums for vessels using the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are set to rise by up to 50% after Iran’s retaliatory strikes on US targets in the Middle East.