Top 10 European Specialty Insurance Markets

European specialty insurance — covering complex, large-scale, or unusual risks that standard carriers cannot or will not underwrite — is anchored by the London Market, Lloyd's of London, and a network of continental European specialty hubs. The €75B+ European specialty segment spans marine, aviation, energy, cyber, trade credit, political risk, and professional liability, with London retaining its primacy as the global pricing hub for most specialty classes. Post-Brexit regulatory adjustments have accelerated the growth of Brussels, Luxembourg, and Dublin as EU-passporting centres for specialty writers. These ten players define the European specialty insurance ecosystem in 2026.