Reinsurance broker Aon Benfield has decided to bring together its academic and industry research relationships under one banner – Aon Benfield Research.

The company says the new arrangement, which comes into effect next month, “will deliver relevant research material and help reinsurers and insurers enhance their understanding and management of risks”.

Head of International Analytics John Moore says the move combines the company’s catastrophe modelling, actuarial analysis and broking expertise.

“Organising and enhancing the global partnerships under one umbrella will enable us to achieve our key objectives of delivering relevant and regular research… while supporting academic research and funding by demonstrating its benefits to business,” he said.