Beazley’s premiums reach $1.51bn in Q1’25 as growth momentum continues


Specialist insurer Beazley has reported that its insurance written premiums reached $1.51 billion in Q1 2025, representing a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Breaking down the Q1 2025 total, the Property Risks division contributed $482 million, Specialty Risks $461 million, MAP Risks $258 million, Cyber Risks $247 million, and the Digital […]

AdvantageGo acquired by Sapiens for £43m


Sapiens International Corporation, a provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AdvantageGo, a commercial re/insurance software provider, to enhance its global property and casualty (P&C) proposition through a structured cash deal, based on an enterprise value of £43 million. This acquisition aligns with Sapiens’ strategy to penetrate […]

BHSI appoints two Customer & Broker Engagement leaders in the U.S.


Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced the appointment of Gabe Poppie as Strategic Growth Broker Leader and Brian Cummins as Customer & Broker Engagement Leader for the U.S. Northern Central region. Travis Bethune, Customer & Broker Engagement Leader, North America, BHSI, commented: “Strong, lasting relationships are foundational to BHSI and have driven our formidable […]

Renaissance Specialty Insurance appoints Jason Thrash as Senior Programme Underwriter


Renaissance Specialty Insurance (RSI), supported by Roosevelt Road Specialty, the MGU division of Roosevelt Road Capital Partners, announced that Jason Thrash has joined the company as a Senior Programme Underwriter. Thrash brings more than 18 years of experience underwriting Sports, Leisure, and Entertainment programmes, with a concentration in Sports and Motorsports. His background includes working […]

Royal London secures £85m buy-in with The College of Law Pension Scheme


Royal London, a UK mutual life, pensions, and investment provider, has completed an £85 million buy-in with The College of Law Pension and Assurance Scheme as part of its Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) business. This transaction, completed in March 2025, marks Royal London’s ninth BPA buy-in, bringing the total value of insured liabilities in its […]