Swiss Re notes nuclear growth, SRCC exposures and geopolitical volatility
At RVS 2025 in Monte Carlo, Swiss Re executives highlighted nuclear energy investment, rising civil unrest exposures and geopolitical volatility as prominent features of the evolving risk landscape.
Aon’s Pennay: ILS maturity opens new growth pathways
Richard Pennay, CEO of Aon Securities, says cat bonds have become a central feature of the reinsurance landscape, with casualty and cyber poised to fuel the next phase of insurance-linked securities (ILS) development.
Pro MGA Global Solutions launches Orb Specialty to link capacity with MGAs
New MGU designed to streamline distribution and strengthen incubation ecosystem
Models present opportunity to plug protection gaps – Verisk
Data from risk models could be used to show reinsurers where to ‘spread their capacity’ – or shine a light on ‘over exposed’ areas that firms should instead pull out of
OneAdvent plans US expansion in 2026 ‘to attract ambitious, bigger MGAs’ – Quayle
Chief executive confirms additional plans around underwriting capabilities and capacity that he hopes to get off the ground next year too
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
Navigating volatility: Charting a resilient path in uncertain times
Successful players are those willing to invest in automation, streamline processes, and break down organizational silos, writes MS Re’s CUO of global specialty lines Joerg Bruniecki
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
‘Deteriorating’ outlook sees ‘pricing power shift from reinsurers’ – Fitch
Softening market conditions are impacting supply and demand status quo, while natural catastrophe losses are escalating due to secondary perils ‘which are not so secondary anymore’, says credit ratings agency
Does Sompo’s ‘shock’ Aspen purchase signal a new wave of reinsurance M&A?
Following a stagnant period of acquisition activity in reinsurance, ‘inorganic growth’ could now be ‘possible and desirable’ thanks to excess market capital and a drive for diversification
20 years since KRW: Ariel Re’s Ryan Mather
Two decades after hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma reshaped the reinsurance landscape, Ariel Re’s CEO Ryan Mather reflects on the reinsurer’s origins, the pivotal moments that shaped its journey, and why a culture of analytics and due diligence gives it its competitive edge.
Welcome to the RVS 2025 GR Annual Edition!
We meet again for another glittering Monte Carlo – where the same annual renewal questions fuel late-night discussions alongside fresh excitement for transformative changes to come
‘The player manager’: Aon’s Dominic Christian on broking and leadership in a changing market
Global chairman of Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions Dominic Christian reflects on what makes a good broker and a good leader in this volatile world – always balancing big picture strategising with a high level of technical expertise on the ground.
Credit entrants form a queue at Lloyd’s, but treaty leads are in short supply
Capacity continues to pour into credit insurance, amid pressure on counterparty risk relating to tariffs, trade wars and lively geopolitical mood music
Aviation war insurers brace for fallout after Russia ruling
The English High Court’s decision in June to side with lessors against aviation war insurers has shaken the market. As insurers appeal, Hive’s Bruce Carman warns of risks yet to be priced in
Constructing a cohesive operating model – Gallagher Re’s Mowery
Building structure across a global business, bringing clarity to the complex – this is the central mission of Gallagher Re’s chief commercial officer Lara Mowery. She explains to GR why real efficiency starts with standardisation and collaboration
Reinsurance will stand up to Irma – JLT Re
While comparisons to Hurricane Andrew were made, JLT Re executives believe the industry will react better this time
Guy Carpenter's James Nash
Guy Carpenter’s James Nash discusses his firm’s reorganisation, the uptick in reinsurance purchasing and why insurers are playing catch-up
AIR estimates top industry insured losses of $40bn for US from Irma
AIR makes early predictions at Monte Carlo RVS 2017
UK regulators could prove a blocker for London’s ILS ambitions
Guy Carpenter’s Des Potter speaks to Global Reinsurance during Monte Carlo RVS 2017 season
Hamilton Re's Kathleen Reardon
The Hamilton boss thinks insurance needs to catch up to stay relevant
Cat bond concentration in Florida at risk with Irma looming
Experts outline the potential impact at RVS 2017
Reinsurers ‘living off the past’ with reserve development, says AM Best
AM Best sheds light on underlying negative trends in reinsurance at RVS 2017
(Re)insurers should intensify R&D to stay relevant, says Stephan Ruoff
For Monte Carlo RVS 2017, we ask Tokio Millennium Re chief executive Stephan Ruoff what is on the horizon for the (re)insurance industry in 2017 and beyond
Willis Re’s Andrew Newman, Mark Hvidsten and Andrew Johnston
Change is inevitable – and brokers are thought to be at the sharp end of it. But is this perception accurate? We ask three senior executives at Willis Re about the need to innovate and the challenges posed by insurtech
Q&A: Thomas Lillelund, on being Aspen Re chief executive
The new Aspen Re CEO speaks with Global Reinsurance about making a big splash in a crowded marketplace
Monte Carlo Archive 2016
At the forefront of disruption
Ahead of this year´s RVS, Willis Re gobal chief executive John Cavanagh talked to Global Reinsurance about the WTW merger, disruption and the need to be proactive
ILS: Opportunities for collaboration
Munich Re hosted its 8th ILS Roundtable at 2016 Monte Carlo RVS
Assumptions about shrinking market, ‘not wholly true’
Hannover Re chief Ulrich Wallin revealed growth plans at Monte Carlo breakfast briefing
GR Monte Carlo Daily - Day 3
Available in hard copy at Monte Carlo RVS, or online, read our daily to stay up to speed with the latest from Monte and insight into some of the industry’s hottest topics
Capital partnerships: the way forward
Axis Re Chief executive Jay Nichols talked to Global Reinsurance during this year´s RVS
AM Best holds its negative outlook for the reinsurance sector
AM Best experts held a briefing at the Monte Carlo RVS
GR Monte Carlo Daily - Day 2
Available in hard copy at Monte Carlo RVS, or online, read our daily to stay up to speed with the latest from Monte and insight into some of the industry’s hottest topics
John Berger: "Our investment model is easing pressure of soft rates"
Third Point Re’s chief executive talked to Global Reinsurance at this year´s RVS
GR Monte Carlo Daily - Day 1
Available in hard copy at Monte Carlo RVS, or online, read our daily to stay up to speed with the latest from Monte and insight into some of the industry’s hottest topics
GR Monte Carlo Special 2016
This special Monte Carlo RVS edition of Global Reinsurance includes: profiles with ex-Lloyd’s chairman Max Taylor and IGI chief executive Wasef Jabsheh; analysis on man-made earthquakes and big data; and interview with group Willis Towers Watson group chief executive John Haley; and our Monte Carlo Top 20 Cedants report
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