Swiss Re has appointed Robin Spencer as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) business unit, effective 1 September 2025.
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has reported a profit of $1.3bn in the second quarter of 2025, resulting in a net income of $2.6bn and a return on equity (ROE) of 23.0% for the first half of the year according to a media release by the company.
A new class of longevity drugs is emerging, as medications originally developed for other conditions are being repurposed in the pursuit of a longer, healthier life, according to Swiss Re.
Senior management changes at Lancashire Syndicates and Lancashire Insurance Company include the retirements of Mr John Spence from his role as CEO of Lancashire Syndicates and Ms Hayley Johnston, CEO of Lancashire Insurance Company during 1Q2026.
A new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said that according to modelled estimates, between 2000 and 2019, approximately 489,000 heat-related deaths occurred each year, with 45% of these in Asia and 36% in Europe.
Lloyd's has appointed Mr Stephane Flaquet as COO, subject to regulatory approval and effective 1 September 2025. He will also become a member of Lloyd's Executive Team.
Nexus Underwriting has appointed Mr Eamonn Long as CUO for alternative risk transfer (ART). In his new role, he will support and grow Nexus's market-leading service in ART, translating complex structures into successful transactions, and collaborating closely with capacity providers and producing brokers to craft efficient and attractive solutions for mutual customers.