The NextGen Council began 2026 with big plans and lots of activity. The Council is pleased to announce Joel Ridd (Riverstone) will be serving as our Chair, and Ben Dovey (Xitus) will be serving as Vice Chair. Furthermore, we welcomed five new … [Read More...] about NextGen Council Corner
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A Tribute to AIRROC’s Founding Executive Director, Trish Getty
1948 – 2026 The AIRROC Board and members pay tribute to Trish Getty, AIRROC’s Founding Executive Director, who passed away on February 26, 2026. A true visionary, Trish Getty saw potential where others saw obstacles. She believed … [Read More...] about A Tribute to AIRROC’s Founding Executive Director, Trish Getty
DARAG finalizes €120 million Danish workers’ comp portfolio transfer
DARAG Group has finalized a portfolio transfer agreement involving Danish workers' compensation business from Protector, while also completing a separate loss portfolio transfer with another European carrier. The German insurance carrier … [Read More...] about DARAG finalizes €120 million Danish workers’ comp portfolio transfer
Legacy and run-off reinsurance transaction details
This table lists publicly announced legacy insurance and reinsurance transactions in chronological order, with the most recent deal at the top. It provides the month the transaction was announced, where we have it, and where we do not, it shows the … [Read More...] about Legacy and run-off reinsurance transaction details
Regulatory
Special Termination Provisions in Reinsurance Contracts
Most reinsurance contracts contain a "special termination" clause. The clause typically allows either party to terminate the contract early if certain contingencies arise. Unsurprisingly, there are myriad versions of the special termination clause … [Read More...] about Special Termination Provisions in Reinsurance Contracts
Chamber Pushes for Reform as Foreign Investors Exploit U.S. Legal System Through Litigation Funding
Comprehensive reforms are needed to address how third-party litigation funding (TPLF) operates within the federal tax and court system, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), citing national security concerns and … [Read More...] about Chamber Pushes for Reform as Foreign Investors Exploit U.S. Legal System Through Litigation Funding
Legal
Umpire Checklist: A Practical Guide for Commencing the Arbitration
The following is a “laundry list” that includes as many opening data points as I have gathered through discussion with many arbitrators and in my own arbitrations. Not all of these items will be necessary in every case, and I invite anyone who would … [Read More...] about Umpire Checklist: A Practical Guide for Commencing the Arbitration
A Brief Review of Reinsurance Trends in 2025
In 2025, the courts issued some significant arbitration decisions in non-reinsurance cases that have potential applicability to reinsurance disputes. Additionally, decisions were handed down concerning the defense of late notice, the use of … [Read More...] about A Brief Review of Reinsurance Trends in 2025
Events
Runoff Deal Market Forum 2026
On February 10, 2026, AIRROC and Mayer Brown co-hosted the Eighth Annual Runoff Deal Market Forum at Mayer Brown's New York office, where industry … [Read More...] about Runoff Deal Market Forum 2026
AIRROC Honors Carolyn Fahey with Special Service Award
A very special award was presented at the 2025 AIRROC Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum, one as unique as its recipient. Carolyn Fahey was … [Read More...] about AIRROC Honors Carolyn Fahey with Special Service Award
Emerging Claims
Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
Sean Keely, a Partner with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and Andrea Silk, Managing Attorney with Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP provided an insightful … [Read More...] about Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
Liability for self-driving car accidents can fall on the human driver, the manufacturer or even a third party depending on the cause of the accident. … [Read More...] about Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
