# vantage (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vantage. Page: Feed: --- ## [Steadfast agrees to be acquired by Amwins and Dragoneer in A$7.7bn deal](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/steadfast-agrees-to-be-acquired-by-amwins-and-dragoneer-in-a7-7bn-deal/) _2026-08-21 · Luke Gallin · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Steadfast Group has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) with Amwins Australasia and Starboard BidCo, an entity indirectly owned by funds managed or advised by affiliates of Dragoneer and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., for the acquisition of all of the issued shares of Steadfast at an enterprise value of approximately AUD 7.7 \[…\] The post Steadfast agrees to be acquired by Amwins… ## [Africa Re reports $664.8m Insurance Service Revenue in H1’26, CoR of 84.7%](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/africa-re-reports-664-8m-insurance-service-revenue-in-h126-cor-of-84-7/) _2026-08-21 · Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Nigeria domiciled African Reinsurance Corporation has announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting an 8.5% year-on-year rise in Insurance Service Revenue to USD 664.8 million. According to Africa Re, growth was recorded in the vast majority of the corporation’s profit centres and supported by new business and stronger renewal retention. \[…\] The post Africa Re… ## [Allianz Commercial hires Emma Woolley as President of Global Specialty & UK Region](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/allianz-commercial-hires-emma-woolley-as-president-of-global-specialty-uk-region/) _2026-08-21 · Luke Gallin · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Emma Woolley is set to join Allianz Commercial as President Global Specialty and UK Region, and will also join the Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE Board of Management, reporting to Thomas Lillelund, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Allianz Commercial. Subject to regulatory approval, Woolley will join Allianz once her current professional commitments have ceased, no \[…\] The post Allianz… ## [Vessel owners to benefit from Blenheim Partnerships’ new-build delivery failure solution](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/vessel-owners-to-benefit-from-blenheim-partnerships-new-build-delivery-failure-solution/) _2026-08-21 · Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Blenheim Partnerships, part of the White Bear Group, has expanded its marine specialty risks offering with a new-build delivery failure insurance solution, Knot-on-Time. Led by Edward Parker as Senior Underwriter, Special Risks, the solution safeguards vessels owners against financial losses rising from delayed or failed ship deliveries. With global shipbuilding activity at its highest levels \[…\]… ## [Relm Insurance names Sue Crawford as Head of Distribution](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/relm-insurance-names-sue-crawford-as-head-of-distribution/) _2026-08-21 · Taylor Mixides · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Relm Insurance, an insurer providing coverage for businesses operating in emerging and specialised sectors, has appointed Sue Crawford as Senior Vice President and Head of Distribution, reporting to Chief Underwriting Officer Shane Doyle and will be based in New York. In the new role, Crawford will oversee Relm’s distribution strategy and work with brokers and \[…\] The post Relm Insurance names Sue… ## [Noldor appoints Tom Anderson as Head of Sales](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/noldor-appoints-tom-anderson-as-head-of-sales/) _2026-08-21 · Beth Musselwhite · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Noldor, a company focused on transforming disjointed insurance data into a valuable asset driving the programme marketplace, has announced the appointment of Tom Anderson as Head of Sales. In his new role, Anderson will build and lead the sales organisation as Noldor expands across the US, Lloyd’s and London company markets. He brings two decades \[…\] The post Noldor appoints Tom Anderson as Head… ## [Banyan Risk and Accredited partner to launch US Inland Marine & Marine Property product](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/banyan-risk-and-accredited-partner-to-launch-us-inland-marine-marine-property-product/) _2026-08-21 · Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Specialist managing general agent (MGA) Banyan Risk has launched a new US Inland Marine & Marine Property product, with capacity provided by program partner Accredited Insurance Limited. The new line targets four core segments: Construction & Infrastructure (contractors’ equipment, builders’ risk, installation floater, riggers), Logistics, Transportation, Transit & Shipping (motor truck cargo,… ## [P&C insurers have the opportunity to turn profitability gains into a lasting advantage: Aon](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/pc-insurers-have-the-opportunity-to-turn-profitability-gains-into-a-lasting-advantage-aon/) _2026-08-21 · Kane Wells · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ New analysis from global professional services firm Aon suggests that global property and casualty insurers are entering the next phase of the market cycle from a position of strength, creating an opportunity to turn recent profitability gains into long-term competitive advantage. The benefits of “acting now” are significant, Aon said, as stronger profitability gives insurers \[…\] The post P&C… ## [Skyward Group sets out CFO succession plan ahead of Mark Haushill’s retirement](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/skyward-group-sets-out-cfo-succession-plan-ahead-of-mark-haushills-retirement/) _2026-08-21 · Taylor Mixides · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Skyward Group, a specialty insurance organisation whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. and Apollo Group Holdings Ltd., has announced a planned change in its senior financial leadership, with current Chief Financial Officer Mark Haushill set to retire next year. Haushill will retire from his position on 31 March 2027, bringing to an \[…\] The post Skyward Group… ## [Malaysian Re drives 76.3% of MNRB’s profit after tax in Q1 FY’27](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/malaysian-re-drives-76-3-of-mnrbs-profit-after-tax-in-q1-fy27/) _2026-08-21 · Beth Musselwhite · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ MNRB Holdings Berhad’s wholly owned subsidiary, Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad (Malaysian Re), reported profit after tax of RM140.2 million for the first quarter of the financial year ending 31 March 2027, up 25.1% year over year from RM112.1 million and contributing 76.3% of the group’s overall profit after tax. Malaysian Re’s profit after tax growth was \[…\] The post Malaysian Re drives 76.3% of… ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RYrx8WlmdcpA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [AM Best upgrades Kinsale’s Issuer Credit Ratings](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/am-best-upgrades-kinsales-issuer-credit-ratings/) _2026-08-21 · Beth Musselwhite · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ AM Best has upgraded Kinsale Insurance Company’s Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) and affirmed its Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent). The outlook for the Long-Term ICR has been revised to stable from positive, while the outlook for the FSR is stable. AM Best also upgraded Kinsale \[…\] The post AM Best upgrades Kinsale’s Issuer… ## [Clearwater expands underwriting platform into Crisis Management market](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/clearwater-expands-underwriting-platform-into-crisis-management-market/) _2026-08-21 · Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Clearwater Underwriting, a specialty underwriting business focused on marine risks, has entered the Crisis Management market with the appointment of Tim Strong as Managing Director, Crisis Management. In his new position, Strong will build and lead Clearwater’s dedicated Crisis Management business, which will initially focus on Active Assailant and Terrorism & Political Violence, with plans \[…\]… ## [Adam Fox to lead Stonybrook’s international growth](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/adam-fox-to-lead-stonybrooks-international-growth/) _2026-08-21 · Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Stonybrook, a global specialist investment banking and reinsurance broking firm, has announced the appointment of Adam Fox as CEO of International, a London-based role. With over 25 years of experience in reinsurance, capital markets, and global insurance, Fox brings extensive expertise to Stonybrook. In his new position, the executive will lead efforts to expand Stonybrook’s \[…\] The post Adam Fox… ## [Vantage appoints Lucy Fato as General Counsel](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/vantage-appoints-lucy-fato-as-general-counsel/) _2026-08-20 · Taylor Mixides · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage), a specialty re/insurance business, has appointed Lucy Fato as its new General Counsel as the company moves into its next phase following its acquisition by Howard Hughes Holdings. In her new position, Fato will become part of Vantage’s leadership team and will advise Marc Grandisson, the company’s Executive Chairman, on \[…\] The post Vantage appoints Lucy Fato… ## [Allstate estimates $682m in cat losses for July](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/allstate-estimates-682m-in-cat-losses-for-july/) _2026-08-20 · Beth Musselwhite · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ The Allstate Corporation, a US personal property and casualty insurer, has estimated catastrophe losses of $682 million, or $539 million after tax, for July 2026. The catastrophe loss estimate includes 23 events, with approximately 75% of the losses related to two wind and hail events. Allstate’s July estimate is an increase from June’s figure of \[…\] The post Allstate estimates $682m in cat losses… ## [QBE promotes Jack Norman to Director of Financial Lines, International Markets](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/qbe-promotes-jack-norman-to-director-of-financial-lines-international-markets/) _2026-08-20 · Saumya Jain · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ International business insurer QBE has appointed Jack Norman as Director of Financial Lines for its International Markets portfolio, based in London. In his new role, Norman reports to Kevin Shallow, Executive Director, International Markets, QBE. He will additionally join QBE’s International Markets leadership team and work closely with underwriting teams and product leaders to set \[…\] The post… ## [ICW Specialty introduces Legacy Solutions platform, led by Lisa Walsh](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/icw-specialty-introduces-legacy-solutions-platform-led-by-lisa-walsh/) _2026-08-20 · Beth Musselwhite · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ ICW Specialty, the specialty insurance business unit of ICW Group, has launched Legacy Solutions, a new platform designed to help self-insured corporations and other organisations manage and transfer long-term insurance liabilities, with Lisa Walsh to lead the new platform. Legacy Solutions is expected to go to market in September 2026, focusing on loss portfolio transfers \[…\] The post ICW… ## [Ping An’s P&C business sees 4% premium income increase in H1’26](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/ping-ans-pc-business-sees-4-premium-income-increase-in-h126/) _2026-08-20 · Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. has announced its 2026 interim results for the first half of 2026, reporting a 4% year on year (YoY) growth in premium income for its property and casualty (P&C) business, increasing to RMB178,751 million (around USD 26.56 billion) The business’ premium income of new energy vehicle insurance \[…\] The post Ping An’s P&C business sees 4% premium income… ## [Guernsey moves to expand US market access with NAIC recognition application](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/guernsey-moves-to-expand-us-market-access-with-naic-recognition-application/) _2026-08-20 · Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has welcomed the announcement by the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) of the jurisdiction application for Qualified Jurisdiction status. The application was lodged in July with the support of the Guernsey International Insurance Association and the States of Guernsey, and marks an important step toward improving the terms \[…\] The… ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kov9pkj47Iv9) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [US inland marine insurance maintains strong underwriting performance despite market pressures: AM Best](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/us-inland-marine-insurance-maintains-strong-underwriting-performance-despite-market-pressures-am-best/) _2026-08-20 · Taylor Mixides · ReinsuranceNe.ws_ The US inland marine insurance market continues to post stronger underwriting results than the wider property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector, although insurers are facing limited premium growth and increasing competition, according to AM Best, a global credit rating agency and provider of insurance industry data and analysis. AM Best’s latest Best’s Market Segment Report, \[…\] The post US…