Bermuda:Re+ILS

Bermuda-based Calix Re has secured an A- financial strength rating from AM Best just a year after formation, backed by strong capitalisation and a focus on Japan-based fixed-term annuities. Read more- ow.ly/oHmx50YWyAs #CalixRe #AMBest #LifeInsurance

Barbados is emerging as a potential global hub for MGAs, with Active Re COO Robert Ali highlighting its regulatory efficiency and rapid industry growth exceeding $104bn. Read the insight- ow.ly/7P7U50YTfe2 #MGA #Barbados #Insurance

Starr Insurance & Reinsurance’s newly acquired Starr Re Bermuda received upgraded ratings from AM Best, with the agency citing strong capitalisation and consistent underwriting performance following the March 2026 acquisition. Find out more- ow.ly/YFl950YWyqE

IGI reported lower Q1 2026 earnings as Middle East conflict losses and the non-renewal of two major reinsurance programmes weighed on performance, despite an improved combined ratio, with CEO Waleed Jabsheh pointing to the group’s resilience. Read more- ow.ly/Lksm50YWxTZ

At the ABIR Risk Forum 2026, which took place in Bermuda in April, Andy Mais expressed that the re/insurance industry is entering a new phase where the availability and deployment. Discover more here: ow.ly/vIAO50YVsIG

Hamilton delivered a sharp improvement in its Q1 2026 combined ratio as catastrophe losses eased, although reserve strengthening tied partly to the Baltimore Bridge. ow.ly/zucG50YWxGj

The ABIR Risk Forum 2026, which took place in Bermuda in April, saw Craig Swan emphasise that Solvency II and Solvency II Equivalence support market access while reinforcing supervisory standards. Read more here : ow.ly/HqLC50YVqP8 #ABIRRiskForum #BermudaFinance

Banyan Risk has appointed industry veteran Dan Malloy as executive managing director, signalling a clear push to scale its underwriting platform across global markets. 👉 Read more: ow.ly/IQ6R50YTeTQ #BanyanRisk #MGA #Insurance

At the ABIR Risk Forum 2026, held in Bermuda in April, senior insurance leaders, including Scott White and Nicolas Papadopoulo, examined the importance of capital strength in safeguarding consumers. Explore the full story here- ow.ly/KYvb50YVqqY

Peak Re has been upgraded to A3 by Moody’s, with CEO Victor Kuk pointing to disciplined underwriting, strong capitalisation and rapid global expansion as key drivers. 👉 See what’s behind the upgrade- ow.ly/eAhw50YTfvz #PeakRe #Reinsurance #Moody

Miller reported $5bn in gross written premium and a 15% revenue rise to $314m as CEO James Hands pointed to sustained growth momentum across treaty and international markets. Explore the growth story- ow.ly/QLm150YTeLo #Miller #Reinsurance #InsuranceBroker

At the ABIR Risk Forum 2026, which took place in Bermuda in April, Sir Charles Roxburgh highlighted the deep interdependence between Lloyd’s and Bermuda’s reinsurance ecosystem, describing the relationship as “wholly symbiotic”. Read more here: ow.ly/T3WB50YVqkX

RenaissanceRe posted a striking Q1 2026 combined ratio of 73.0%, with CEO Kevin J. O’Donnell crediting disciplined underwriting and portfolio construction for the sharp turnaround. See what’s driving the shift- bermudareinsurancemagazine.com/renaissancere-… #RenaissanceRe #Reinsurance

Conduit Re CFO Elaine Whelan is set to retire as the reinsurer continues a wider leadership reshuffle following a turbulent period marked by senior departures. Full story here- ow.ly/7cPV50YTf4j #ConduitRe #Reinsurance #Leadership

Arch Capital Group Ltd. has nearly doubled net income to $1.04bn in Q1 2026 as Nicolas Papadopoulo highlights disciplined underwriting and a materially improved combined ratio of 81.7%. Read the full breakdown- ow.ly/9Usk50YTezS #Arch #Reinsurance #Insurance

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded SiriusPoint’s core subsidiaries to ‘A’, marking another vote of confidence in the re/insurer’s turnaround strategy. See what’s behind the upgrade: ow.ly/EL7g50YQJra #SiriusPoint #SPGlobal #Reinsurance

PwC has named David Gibbons as CEO of its Caribbean network, effective July 1, 2026, as the firm sharpens its regional growth strategy. Read more on the leadership shift: ow.ly/pxY450YQJbS #PwC #Leadership #Caribbean

Acrisure Re has integrated its Capital and Captives division into a single platform, strengthening its alternative risk capabilities. Discover the strategy behind it: ow.ly/5tFL50YQJo3 #AcrisureRe #Captives #Reinsurance

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has detailed the reasons behind its indefinite ban of former Custodian Life director Joakim Samuelsson. Find out more here: ow.ly/NrQz50YQJ1h #Bermuda #Regulation #Insurance

Bermuda’s position as a global hub for insurance-linked securities is being reinforced as market leaders highlight its evolution into a trusted centre for alternative capital. Explore why Bermuda leads ILS: ow.ly/pNFt50YQIX8 #Bermuda #ILS #Reinsurance #AlternativeCapital