Swiss Re reported a net income of $1.5bn and a return on equity (ROE) of 23.6% for the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased contributions from all business units, supported by low natural catastrophe experience and a strong investment contribution.
Life insurer Sun Life Financial reported that its underlying net income reached $1.05bn at the end of the first quarter of 2026. The figure, reported in a 7 May press release, was marginally higher than what was recorded a year earlier. The results came as growth in its protection businesses in Asia, Canada and US supported performance.
Paris-headquartered reinsurance giant SCOR has recorded a net income of EUR225m (EUR220m adjusted, that is, excluding the 'mark to market' impact of the option on own shares) in 1Q2026, supported by all business activities, the company said in a statement.
The global commercial insurance market entered 2026 with rare tailwinds for buyers, offering broad capacity, flexible underwriting and competitive pricing across many major lines, but the favourable environment sits alongside rising geopolitical, legal and claims-related risks that could quickly narrow options for organizations that delay action, says a new report from Aon.
Fitch Ratings has placed all of the ratings of Prudential Financial (Prudential) on Rating Watch Negative (RWN), including its primary US life insurance subsidiaries' Insurer Financial Strength ratings of 'AA-', Prudential's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'A', and senior unsecured debt ratings of 'A-'.
The global reinsurance industry experienced an exceptional year in 2025, achieving record profitability and capital growth, according to Gallagher Re's Full Year 2025 Reinsurance Market Report.
Commercial property insurer FM yesterday announced its largest-ever membership credit of approximately $1.5bn for eligible mutual policyholders.
Organisations and their people are operating under sustained uncertainty because of rising cyber threats, rapid adoption of AI and skilled labour shortages, according to 2026 People Risks report by Marsh.
Organisations and their people are operating under sustained uncertainty because of rising cyber threats, the rapid adoption of AI and skilled labour shortages, according to the "People Risks 2026" report, published by Marsh, the world's biggest insurance brokerage.
Around 7% of world's largest insurers are able to outpace average insurer profitability by leveraging end-to-end digital capabilities, according to a new study by ACORD.