Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has launched Gibson Re, a collateralised reinsurer that will allow the non-life global speciality insurance company to support approximately US$2 billion of reserves

Middle-market Marsh subsidiary, Marsh McClennan Agency, has acquired Vaaler Insurance to expand its presence in the midwest of the US

Corporate brokerage Lockton has launched a New Zealand operation, Lockton Companies NZ Limited Partnership, to establish new client servicing standards for risk and insurance in the national market

Vantage Group Holdings has launched healthcare and excess casualty insurance businesses in Bermuda and the US as part of the continued expansion of its insurance platform

Sompo International has appointed Neville Weston as head of global distribution and product development for its reinsurance platform

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority and Prudential Authority of South Africa have released a joint guidance notice concerning the application of sections 5(1) and 5(2) of the Insurance Act

Energy Insurance Mutual has appointed Megan Ogden as chief operating officer of its protected cell captive Energy Insurance Services, effective 31 March 2022

Hong Kong can leverage its position as a captive domicile and reinsurance hub to support the five-year plan to solidify its strategic position as a risk management centre for mainland business, according to the Insurance Authority

Marsh has appointed Duncan Ashurst as risk management leader, based in the firm’s Chicago office

Strategic Risk Solutions has appointed Kathryn Anderson as director of its European consulting practice, effective October 2021

Ascot Group has launched its global reinsurance underwriting and ceded risk solutions platform, Ascot Reinsurance

Aon Reinsurance Solutions has announced new regional leadership roles to enhance regional capabilities, reach, trends, and client needs