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IHC Launches AI-Driven Reinsurance Platform in Abu Dhabi

May 13, 2025

International Holding Company is launching a global artificial intelligence (AI)-powered reinsurance platform in Abu Dhabi, backed by over $1 billion. Strategic partners BlackRock and Lunate will support investment, technology, and market entry. The platform will underwrite P&C, life, and specialty risks, targeting $10 billion in liabilities with a global expansion strategy. Read More


FERMA Report Warns Short-Term Thinking Exposes Firms to Future Risks

May 13, 2025

FERMA's NEXT Report warns that short-termism and cognitive biases expose organizations to emerging risks. It calls for strategic foresight tools and long-term thinking to address geopolitical, technological, talent, and climate challenges. The report provides frameworks to help risk managers strengthen resilience and prepare for an increasingly volatile risk environment. Read More


FERMA Backs EU Natural Catastrophe Reinsurance Plan with Key Caveats

May 12, 2025

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) endorsed the European Union's public-private reinsurance proposal for natural catastrophes, supporting risk-based pricing and EU-wide pooling. The organization emphasized the need for reliable data, a clear regulatory framework, and structured private sector involvement to ensure the initiative’s success and long-term sustainability across European insurance markets. Read More


Howden Re Highlights Pressing Structural and Growth Challenges in Cyber-Reinsurance Market

May 12, 2025

Howden Re has released its latest report, titled "Into the Cyberverse," offering a detailed analysis of the cyber-reinsurance market and identifying structural inefficiencies, emerging trends, and critical needs for innovation and investment. Read More


How Captive Insurance Supports Energy Risk Strategies

May 9, 2025

Energy companies are increasingly using captive insurance to manage rising property, liability, and climate-related risks. Captives offer cost savings, flexibility, and support for innovation in renewable technologies. As insurance markets tighten, captives provide a strategic alternative for risk financing, especially in large-scale or hard-to-insure energy operations. Read More