News - Re/Insurance groups
Aegon’s operating result in the second half year 2024 of EUR 776 million is up 14% compared with the second half of 2023
The Dutch insurer Aegon reported second half year 2024 results. Net profit was EUR 741 million. Operating result was EUR 776 million, up 14% compared with the second half of 2023, the company said in its press release.
Aon elects Jennifer Richards as CEO of Asia Pacific, effective 1 March
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, announced that Jennifer Richards has been selected as CEO of Asia Pacific, effective 1 March.
AIG elects Juan Perez to its Board of Directors as an independent Director
American International Group (AIG) announced that Juan Perez, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Salesforce, has been elected to its Board of Directors as an independent Director, effective immediately.
VIG Re strengthens senior leadership team with appointment of Hong-Wha Ling as Chief People Officer
VIG Re appoints Hong-Wha Ling to the newly created role of Chief People Officer, underscoring its commitment to talent development and strategic growth. The creation of the Chief People Officer role reflects the evolving nature of People Management within VIG Re.
AIG: 2024 was an outstanding year of accomplishments
American International Group (AIG) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. General Insurance net premiums written (NPW) amounted to USD 6.1 billion, which means an increase of 6% y-o-y on a reported basis, or 7% on a comparable basis, according to the Group’s report.
Aviva appoints new Group Chief Operating Officer from 1 March
Aviva, one of the UK’s leading Insurance, Wealth and Retirement businesses, with major businesses in Canada and Ireland, announced the appointment of Craig Fazzini-Jones as Group Chief Operating Officer, from 1 March. Craig will become a member of Aviva’s Group Executive Committee.
Talanx Group has reached the 2024 earnings target that it lifted in November 2024 and further enhanced its resilience
The Talanx Group continued its positive business trend of the first nine months at the end of the year and is expecting Group net income of EUR 1,977 (1,581) million for financial year 2024, based on consolidated unaudited figures, the Group said in its recent press release.
Aon, Floodbase and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions launch a new parametric insurance solution to address and mitigate losses from hurricanes
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, announced the launch of a new parametric insurance solution designed to address and mitigate losses from hurricane-related storm surge along the coast of the U.S. The new product was developed in collaboration with parametric flood expert Floodbase, and leading global commercial insurer, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
S&P Global Ratings raises Talanx Group to AA-
The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings today upgraded the credit ratings of the Talanx Primary Insurance Group and its core primary insurance subsidiaries from “A+” (Strong) to “AA-” (Very Strong) with stable outlook due to increasing earnings diversification as well as sustainably improved resilience, the Group said in its press release.
WTW is entering 2025 with considerable momentum after delivering on 2024 financial targets through solid revenue growth
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. Revenue increased 4% over prior year to USD 3.0 billion for the quarter and increased 5% to USD 9.9 billion for the year.
MetLife delivers solid fourth quarter and full year results
MetLife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies, reported fourth quarter 2024 premiums, fees and other revenues of USD 14.5 billion, up 6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted premiums, fees and other revenues were USD 14.4 billion, up 6% on a reported basis and up 7% on a constant currency basis from the prior-year period.
January 2025 Renewals Results: SCOR continues to grow its P&C preferred lines while maintaining a strong underwriting discipline
SCOR announced January 2025 P&C Reinsurance Renewals results, according to which demand for reinsurance coverage remains elevated. Following an increase in capital supply, the market conditions have become slightly more competitive compared to the peak level of the cycle observed last year.
Marsh: Global commercial insurance rates fall 2% in 4Q2024
According to the Global Insurance Market Index released by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan, global commercial insurance rates fell 2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 following a 1% decline in Q3 2024 – and marking the second consecutive quarterly decrease following seven years of rising rates.
Chubb appoints Seth Gillston as Executive Vice President, Head of Global Casualty for Major Accounts in North America
Chubb, a world leader in insurance, announced the appointment of Seth Gillston as Executive Vice President, Head of Global Casualty for Major Accounts in North America, the company said in its recent press release. Seth succeeds Lou Capparelli, who will now serve as Chairman of Global Casualty.
Hannover Re: Group net income increased in the 2024 financial year to EUR 2.3 billion
Hannover Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers, announced that it increased the premium income in traditional property and casualty reinsurance by 7.6% in the treaty renewals as at 1 January 2025. The good quality of the renewed business was maintained, while an average inflation- and risk-adjusted price decline of 2.1% was recorded.
Chubb: Net income and core operating income for the fourth quarter and the year were a record on a pre-tax basis
Chubb reported net income for the 4Q2024 of USD 2.58 billion, and core operating income of USD 2.45 billion. Consolidated net premiums written reached USD 12.1 billion, with Global P&C and Life insurance up 6.7% and 7.6%, the company said in its press release.
MetLife among Fortune magazine’s 2025 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”
MetLife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies, announced it is among Fortune magazine’s 2025 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”.
Marsh McLennan fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results: generated excellent financial performance, and had the largest year of acquisitions
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.
Willis, a WTW business, appoints Pat Donnelly as the new Head of Risk & Broking, North America
Willis, a WTW business, announced the appointment of Pat Donnelly as the new Head of Risk & Broking (R&B), North America, WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company said in its press release.
Aon delivered an outstanding full year 2024, with 6% organic revenue growth
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Total revenue in 2024 increased 17% to USD 15.7 billion compared to the prior year reflecting acquired revenues from NFP and 6% organic revenue growth.
24 February 2025