Swiss Re Profit Rises 3% Through Nine Months
The reinsurer's net income reached $4.173 billion for the first nine months of 2026, even as new-business margins declined.
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November 4, 2026
Titanic Insurance Certificate to Go to AuctionA $5 million policy covering the Titanic's total loss is set to be sold at auction on November 21, 2026.
November 4, 2026
Lagarde Urges Europe to Boost Climate InsuranceThe outgoing ECB president called for more climate-related insurance and power grid investment as extreme weather strains Europe's economy and energy system.
November 4, 2026
Korea Regulator Briefs Vietnam, Indonesia on InsuranceThe Financial Supervisory Service hosted a seminar with insurance supervisors from Vietnam and Indonesia to discuss market conditions and licensing rules.
November 3, 2026
GIG Gulf Hosts Broker Event in BahrainThe Gulf insurer brought business leaders and partners together at its VIP Broker Event 2026 on 2 November 2026.
November 3, 2026
Nordic Marine Plan Updates War Risk and Dispute RulesThe 2027 Nordic Marine Insurance Plan, published 1 October 2026, makes NOMA Arbitration the default dispute mechanism and revises war risk provisions.
November 3, 2026
Ergo Absorbs Lithuanian Insurer GjensidigeGjensidige has legally ceased to operate as a separate entity after its merger into Ergo Insurance, with existing policies unchanged.
November 3, 2026
Hiscox Cost Cuts Stay On Track for $75M GainHiscox said its third-quarter claims were within expectations and its efficiency drive remains on course for a $75 million profit benefit this year.
November 2, 2026
tigerlab Launches Brokerage Platform for Marine CargoThe broker management system consolidates shipment declarations, invoicing, and insurer reporting into a single workflow for marine cargo insurance.
November 2, 2026
Insurers Post Strong 2025 Profits Amid Rising RisksOECD's Global Insurance Market Trends 2026 report finds premiums grew and returns stayed high across more than 50 jurisdictions in 2025.
November 1, 2026
Willis Re Completes Acquisition of BMS Re USThe deal brings BMS Re US, BMS Intermediaries, and BMS Capital Advisory into Willis Re's reinsurance business.
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