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MAPFRE Economics lifts global growth forecast as inflation outlook eases
The research arm of MAPFRE has nudged its forecast for global economic growth higher, with inflation set to moderate
Uncertainty caused by unclear data adding up to 10% on cedents’ premiums
Lack of ‘solid data’ to underpin artificial intelligence tools in the reinsurance industry is ‘akin to building a house on very shaky foundations’, Supercede adds
A market on the move: benchmarking survey
The MEASA region’s re/insurance market shows signs of resilience and untapped potential, according to GR’s RVS Benchmarking Survey for 2025
Lockton Re urges cyber re/insurance to invest for growth by 2030
Reinsurance broker warned at RVS 2025 that growth expectations for cyber re/insurance will only be met if the industry invests in data, modelling and flexible product design, as its new report forecasts the market could more than double by 2030.
Lloyd’s is ‘a highly compelling platform for third party capital’
The marketplace’s London Bridge 2 model ‘complements’ reinsurance’s alternative capital tools, such as catastrophe bonds, say market leaders
Cyber reinsurance faces structural test at inflection point – Ariel Re’s Carr
Dan Carr, head of cyber at Ariel Re, tells GR at RVS 2025 that the cyber market must adapt its structures and products to achieve sustainable global growth, with systemic exposures reshaping the risk landscape.
‘Nowhere near’ drawing line under ‘legal system abuse’ – AM Best
US-based litigation funding is impacting social inflation – a key concern for casualty reinsurers, says credit rating agency
Hannover Re to launch non-proportional catastrophe sidecar
Executive board member explains that new underwriting agency fulfils “missing” element of the reinsurer’s current ILS portfolio
Trade credit is evolving – Allianz Trade Americas’ Murrow
Rising exposures are outpacing premium growth, while trade credit is still seen as a discretionary spend, rather than an enabler for growth, president and CEO of Allianz Trade Americas Sarah Murrow tells GR
Rethinking hurricane response using SAR satellite data
How satellite radar is revolutionising hurricane insurance response, by ICEYE’s Rupert Bidwell
IGI: Firm focus on cycle management and value creation
Waleed Jabsheh, President and CEO, IGI, for Global Re, writes that in the absence of additional market losses during the current wind season, or an aggregation of large industry losses, the re/insurance industry risks a continuing downward trajectory in behaviours as players push to retain market share.
Behind the memes – Instagram’s ‘The Hard Market’
The industry insider behind ‘The Hard Market’ – the internet’s ‘official unofficial source for insurance industry truths, memes, and mayhem’ – speaks to GR editor David Benyon about going beyond the laughs to enact real change for the profession
San Basilio: MAPFRE Re aims for balanced growth with client focus
The reinsurance arm of the Spanish insurer has made no sudden shifts in its book, but under Basilio’s leadership has steadily worked to improve its treaty book.
S&P Global emphasises reinsurance resilience despite casualty, geopolitical concerns
S&P observed that the top 19 reinsurers carry 11% capital redundancy, or nearly $40bn. The ratings firm emphasised the reinsurance sector’s strengths, while highlighting uncertainties in casualty, geopolitics and macroeconomic outlook.
Reshaping the future of cyber reinsurance – Guy Carpenter
Guy Carpenter’s Anthony Cordonnier and Erica Davis spoke to GR about how market evolution, structural innovation and headline-grabbing events – from CrowdStrike outages to retail ransomware – are reshaping the future of cyber reinsurance
Growing with scale and purpose – QBE Re’s Chris Killourhy
QBE Re has doubled premiums, climbed the global rankings and sharpened its role within a larger group – all while navigating wildfire losses and a shifting market, managing director Chris Killourhy tells GR. Next up: targeted expansion and deeper partnerships…
MGAs ‘huge success story’ ‘at the forefront of innovation’ for reinsurance – AM Best
Reinsurers should to be looking for the next growth area to engage in and steer, following the trajectory of the profitable cyber insurance market, AM Best’s RVS briefing suggested
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