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Armilla AI CEO: Most AI coverage not fit for purpose

Risks associated with AI currently face a coverage gap, Armilla AI CEO Karthik Ramakrishnan told The Insurer TV on the sidelines of this year's Ferma Forum.

The reality is that we weren't super happy when rates went up and we won't be super sad when rates go down. We're long-term investors, and we would like to think that we trade through cycles and the cycle is a function of the market we invest in

BP Marsh’s chief investment officer Dan Topping speaks to The Insurer

Latest M&A news

TAG’s Nigro: “I’m not worried about 15x MGA valuations, I worry my clients will miss out”

Halsband: MGA valuations and M&A activity not a “bubble”

Mystic’s Donoghue: Distribution M&A activity picking up “quickly” as conditions stabilise

Twelve Capital’s Ramseier: Size matters more than ever in the ILS market

The increasing strategic importance of scale in the ILS market is a key driver behind the recently announced plans to merge Twelve Capital and Securis, according to Urs Ramseier, founding partner and executive chairman of Twelve Capital.

Breslin: Clear Blue eyeing fronting consolidation opportunity

FTI Consulting’s O’Brien: “Consolidation of consolidators” tops M&A theme barometer

Gallagher paid $302mn for Australia’s My Plan Manager and budgets $3.5bn for M&A in 2024

BMS to grow MGA and international footprint with Eurazeo “firepower”

FTI Consulting’s O’Brien: Plethora of “attractive assets” driving industry M&A in Europe, but threats on the horizon

Howden Tiger’s Beard: capital and operational demands will spur fronting carrier M&A

RenRe’s Marra: Validus acquisition will accelerate access to opportunities at 1.1

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RenRe’s Marra: Validus acquisition will accelerate access to opportunities at 1.1

RenaissanceRe’s pending acquisition of Validus Re is perfectly timed for the combined business to bring expertise and potentially bigger line sizes – supported by the Bermudian’s Capital Partners platform – to meet client needs at 1.1, according to group CUO David Marra.

Thu 7 Sep 2023

BMS’ Gillett: International unit to grow “aggressively” by 2028

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BMS’ Gillett: International unit to grow “aggressively” by 2028

BMS International CEO Nick Gillett is bullish on the division’s “aggressive” growth plans, estimating that by 2028 the business will have quadrupled in size, with M&A activity a key strategic element.

Thu 22 Jun 2023

One80’s Power: Business diversity key driver behind acquisitions

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One80’s Power: Business diversity key driver behind acquisitions

One80 Intermediaries' Matthew Power has said having a presence in a “broader swath” of the marketplace is the cornerstone of the firm’s M&A strategy.

Thu 1 Jun 2023

KAP’s Turner: Flexpoint Ford investment provides further fuel for M&A

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KAP’s Turner: Flexpoint Ford investment provides further fuel for M&A

Keystone Agency Partners (KAP) has ample “dry powder” to maintain its M&A strategy with the fast-growing platform’s newly secured investment from Flexpoint Ford allowing the business to be as aggressive this year as it was in 2022, CEO Jeff Turner has told The Insurer TV.

Tue 7 Feb 2023

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