Envelop Risk adds Jacquelynn Morley to its Bermuda-based team


Envelop Risk, a data-driven cyber reinsurance and analytics specialist, has expanded its Bermuda presence with the addition of Jacquelynn Morley to the team. A reinsurance expert with 18 years of experience, Morley brings extensive capabilities in managing complex, multimillion-dollar fronting portfolios, seamlessly blending deep technical underwriting expertise with a sophisticated understanding of structured reinsurance solutions. […]

Sutherland to succeed Schmitzer as President of E&S at James River Group


James River Group Holdings, a Bermuda-domiciled insurance holding company, has appointed Todd Sutherland, current Senior Vice President, Management Liability for the Excess and Surplus Lines (E&S) segment, to succeed Richard Schmitzer as President of the E&S segment, effective May 5th, 2025. Schmitzer will retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the E&S segment on July […]

ZestyAI’s Severe Convective Storm suite receives approval in Ohio


ZestyAI, a provider of AI-driven insurance risk analytics, has announced that its Severe Convective Storm suite, which includes Z-HAIL™, Z-WIND™, and Z-STORM™, has received regulatory approval from the Ohio Department of Insurance. With the addition of Ohio, the suite is now approved for use in 16 states. Ohio has experienced 36 billion-dollar loss storm events […]

Lemonade’s revenue increases 27% to $151.2m in Q1’25


In its Q1 2025 results, Lemonade has reported total revenue of $151.2 million, marking an increase of $32.1 million or 27%, compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to the increase in gross earned premium, ceding commission income, and net investment income. Meanwhile, the firm’s in force premium, defined as the aggregate annualised premium for customers […]

James River posts Q1’25 net income of $9m and CoR of 99.5%


James River Group Holdings, a Bermuda-domiciled insurance holding company, has reported first quarter 2025 net income of $9 million and adjusted net operating income of $9.1 million, compared to $20.9 million and $14.8 million, respectively, in Q1’24. For the quarter, gross written premium (GWP) was $294.4 million, and Excess and Surplus Lines (E&S) contributed with […]

Assured Guaranty adds Tony Ursano to its Board


Tony Ursano, founder and managing partner of Insurance Advisory Partners, LLC, has been elected to Assured Guaranty’s Board of Directors on May 2nd, 2025, where he will serve on the Environmental and Social Responsibility, Finance and Risk Oversight committees. The addition of Ursano takes the number of Assured Guaranty Board members to 10. Prior to […]

A.J. Gallagher to enhance brokerage capabilities in Türkiye with Aspera acquisition


Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Aspera Sigorta ve Reasürans Brokerliği A.Ş. (Aspera), an insurance and reinsurance brokerage firm based in Istanbul, Türkiye, in an undisclosed transaction. Aspera specialises in clients operating in sectors including energy & power, industrial property, financial lines, construction, and aviation & space. Founding partner Evrim Özkoç and the broking […]

BoE updated supervisory expectations to strengthen climate risk management for insurers


As economic and insurance exposures in high-risk regions are likely to increase with climate change, impacting banks’ and insurers’ ability to support clients, the Bank of England has updated its supervisory expectations to help guide these firms in managing climate-related financial risks. In recent years, the world has faced a number of natural disasters that […]

Willis integrates Moody’s flood data & analytics in its risk modelling tools


Willis, a WTW business, has integrated Moody’s detailed global flood data into its proprietary risk management tools, building upon its partnership with the company. In the past, Willis has incorporated Moody’s catastrophe models into its Property Quantified platform. This expanded partnership aligns with the pair’s shared vision to modernise risk management through advanced modelling and […]

Warren Buffett hands Berkshire Hathaway CEO role to Greg Abel


Berkshire Hathaway’s Board of Directors has unanimously voted to appoint Greg Abel, Vice Chairman Non-Insurance Operations, as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026, following a recommendation from Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett. Buffett, a renowned investor and longtime company leader, will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors. At the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders […]