Reinsurers say they, not public backstops, are key to closing Europe's natcat protection gap

European insurers report premium growth and solvency ratio improvement in 2025

Total premiums rose by 4.6% in 2025, while solvency ratios hit 218% in the same year

Insurance frameworks not built for today's climate risks, warns Andrew Mais

Former Connecticut insurance commissioner issues warning at Ceres Global Sustainable Insurance Summit 2026

French regulator offers "dry run" on Solvency II proportionality measures

Cynthia Chan takes on expanded insurance and banking oversight role at Fitch Ratings

UK bulk annuity firms survive S&P's "extreme" private credit stress test

Sector should endure repeat of 2001-02 and 2007-09 crises