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Argo Group appoints new CEO and CFO 

David Chan has been appointed as the new CFO, succeeding Chris Donahue.  

Tabit Insurance obtains $40m bitcoin-funded facility  

This move aims to enable real-time verification of funds by regulators and auditors. 

UK’s FCA initiates probe into protection insurance sales 

The FCA has concerns over practices that may not represent fair value, such as commission practices that could inflate premiums. 

Palomar to buy crop insurer Advanced AgProtection 

This move comes after Palomar made an investment in AAP in 2023, marking the start of their partnership.  

Markel expands Wholesale Claims team

Dan Thomas will collaborate with the marine liability claims team and provide feedback on policy wordings and claims insights.  

Fortitude Re seals $4bn reinsurance deal with Taiyo Life 

This transaction marks the second reinsurance agreement with Taiyo Life and the sixth overall in Japan.  

Great American teams up with TRNSACT to support equipment sales   

The programme, now available via TRNSACT, enables the provision of “real-time” insurance quotes within the equipment sales process. 

BT Pension Scheme finalises two longevity swaps of £10bn  

The move is aimed at shielding BTPS from the financial impact of increases in the life expectancy of its members. 

MS Amlin binds reinsurance scheme for SMEs in Ukraine 

MS Amlin has pledged an initial reinsurance capacity of €80m ($86.68m), which may increase to €110m over a five-year period.  

Insurity adds OIP Insurtech as system integrator partner 

The integration is expected to enhance the efficiency of insurers by accelerating the deployment of Insurity’s solutions.