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VIG Re: Catrina Gemmerich to succeed Stephan Wirz as Chief Business Officer
VIG Re has announced a change in its Board of Management, with Catrina Gemmerich set to succeed Stephan Wirz as Chief Business Officer (CBO) as of March 1, 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Wirz will complete his mandate as Board Member and CBO on the same date, following a structured handover period.
1 October 2026Generali ranks 18th in TIME and Statista’s World’s Best Companies 2026 list, also ranking highest in Italy and among leading insurance providers featured in the list
Generali has been included in the TIME and Statista’s World’s Best Companies 2026 ranking, placing 18th globally. This achievement positions the Group among the world’s top 20 companies, ranking highest in Italy and among the leading insurance providers featured in the list, the company said.
29 September 2026KNF approves Iwona Wróbel as president of PZU Życie SA
On September 25, 2026, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority unanimously approved the appointment of Iwona Wróbel as President of the Management Board of PZU Życie SA, the company said on its website.
29 September 2026Jacek Krawczykowski appointed to the management board of PZU Życie SA
On September 24, 2026, the Supervisory Board of PZU Życie SA, following a qualification process, appointed Jacek Krawczykowski to the company's management board. The appointment is effective September 30 of this year.
29 September 2026Guy Goldstein to assume the newly created role of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer on the Management Board of ERGO Group
With effect from 1 October 2026, Guy Goldstein will assume the newly created role of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) on the Management Board of ERGO Group AG.
29 September 2026Aon announces new leadership and governance structure for its Reinsurance Solutions business in Germany
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced a new leadership and governance structure for its Reinsurance Solutions business in Germany, effective October 1, 2026. Under the new structure, Phillip Esser has been appointed CEO of Reinsurance Solutions in Germany for Aon.
29 September 2026AIG: Sierra Signorelli appointed as CEO of Americas and Global Personal Insurance
American International Group (AIG) has announced the appointment of Sierra Signorelli as Chief Executive Officer, Americas and Global Personal Insurance, effective January 1, 2027.
29 September 2026Vienna Insurance Group acquires a stake in Dolphin Technologies and expands its telematics offering in CEE
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has acquired a 25% stake in Vienna-based Dolphin Technologies, strengthening a partnership launched in 2022 to drive forward AI-powered telematics within the Group. The investment will support the further development of AI-powered telematics and expand VIG’s use of telematics solutions across the CEE region.
24 September 2026AXA increases its ambition announcing 2027-2029 strategy and financial targets
AXA aims to leverage its industry‑leading margins, strong balance sheet and well‑diversified multi‑line model to drive market share gains and sustained earnings growth, as the company announces its 2027-2029 strategy and financial targets.
21 September 2026Allianz Partners and Waymo announce strategic collaboration for autonomous vehicle insurance and safety research solutions focusing on Europe
Allianz Partners, a global leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance services within Allianz Group, and Waymo, a leading autonomous driving technology company, have announced a strategic collaboration to develop an integrated ecosystem across insurance, claims, and safety research solutions supporting Waymo´s service expansion.
21 September 2026Tom Geraghty appointed as CEO, Marsh Europe
Tom Geraghty has been appointed as CEO, Marsh Europe, effective November 1, 2026, Marsh, a leading global professional services firm, announced.
21 September 2026Sean Ringsted named Chief Scientist and Executive Vice President, Chubb Group
Sean Ringsted has been named Chief Scientist and Executive Vice President, Chubb Group, effective immediately, Chubb Limited announced.
21 September 2026Matt Stadler to become CEO and John Stanchina to become President of Marsh Agency
Marsh, a leading global professional services firm, has announced that Matt Stadler will become CEO of Marsh Agency, on January 1, 2027. He succeeds David Eslick, who will continue as Chairman.
21 September 2026Christos Adamantiadis appointed as Global Head of Placement and Market Solutions, Marsh Risk
Christos Adamantiadis has been appointed as Global Head of Placement and Market Solutions, Marsh Risk, effective November 1, 2026, Marsh announced.
21 September 2026AIG: Jon Hancock to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, General Insurance
Jon Hancock will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, General Insurance and transition to the role of Senior Advisor effective December 31, 2026, following more than six years in executive leadership roles at AIG and a distinguished, 40-year career in the insurance industry, American International Group (AIG) announced.
21 September 2026Groupama reports combined premium income of EUR 14 billion in 1H with growth recorded across all business lines
As at 30 June 2026, Groupama’s combined premium income stood at EUR 14.0 billion, an increase of 8.7% compared with 30 June 2025.
17 September 2026AXA launches Safe Cyber Space, an online risk prevention program for youth
AXA announces the launch of Safe Cyber Space, an initiative aimed at raising awareness and equipping teenagers, their parents, and educators to face digital challenges, amid rising online risks.
17 September 2026Willis: Trevor Madden appointed as Head of Captive and Insurance Management Solutions, Asia Pacific effective 1 November
Willis, a WTW business, appointed Trevor Madden as Head of Captive and Insurance Management Solutions, Asia Pacific, effective 1 November 2026, the company said on its website.
14 September 2026Lloyd’s market delivers a solid aggregate set of results for the first six months
The Lloyd’s reported gross written premium of GBP 34.7 billion (HY 2025: GBP 32.5 billion) and a combined ratio of 90.8% (HY 2025: 92.5%) in the first half of the year.
8 September 2026Aon’s Underwriting Analytics to help insurers evaluate impact of future risks
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced the launch of Underwriting Analytics, a new capability within its Risk Analytics Platform that helps (re)insurers evaluate the impact of future risks on portfolios before capacity is deployed.
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