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Reinsurance interviews
A series of interviews with prominent reinsurance industry executives, discussing the state of the global reinsurance market, opportunities for growth in reinsurance, disruptive factors and the influence of technology on risk transfer and reinsurance.
DXC Technology’s Mahon urges shift to automated reinsurance platform amid geopolitical volatility
1st June 2026
In an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, James Mahon of DXC Technology, a global technology services provider, urges a shift away from manual processes and fragmented systems towards a modern, automated reinsurance platform, enabling re/insurers to maintain control, respond more quickly to change, and compete in a volatile market. In an interview ... Read the full article
Reinsurers face ‘operational inertia’ blocking AI-driven growth, says Accenture
29th May 2026
Accenture’s Stefan Sieger and Jeevan Thangudu argue that, despite strong earnings and well-capitalised balance sheets, many reinsurers are still struggling to translate favourable market conditions into sustainable, profitable growth—and to fully capture the value of artificial intelligence. The constraint, they suggest, is no longer capital, capacity or risk appetite. Instead, it ... Read the full article
The Fidelis Partnership introduces ‘Analyst’ role to develop underwriters of the future: O’Hare & Davern
28th May 2026
The Fidelis Partnership has replaced the traditional ‘Underwriting Assistant’ title with ‘Analyst’ to reflect a shift towards developing future underwriters focused on innovation, faster decision-making, and client relationships, as AI increasingly automates menial administrative tasks. In an interview with Reinsurance News, Michael Davern, UK CUO, Group Head of D&F Property, Energy ... Read the full article
RiverStone absolutely wants to be more proactive on deal origination: Group President & CFO, Creed
27th May 2026
Global legacy acquirer, RiverStone International, is eager to be even more proactive around deal origination, and is also focused on continuing to build on brand and legacy market recognition while taking advantage of new technologies to support its growth ambitions, according to Andrew Creed, Group President and Group Chief Financial ... Read the full article
Plenty of capital in the Australian reinsurance market, aggregate appetite returns: Grant Hollyman
26th May 2026
Grant Hollyman, CEO for Australia and New Zealand at reinsurance broker Gallagher Re, highlighted a shift in Australia’s property reinsurance market, with reinsurers showing increased appetite for aggregate covers despite them remaining difficult to purchase. In an interview with Reinsurance News, Hollyman discussed the current state of the Australian property reinsurance ... Read the full article
There’s more to do, but legacy continues to evolve beyond a solution of last resort: Creed, RiverStone International
21st May 2026
The legacy market continues to evolve, and while it has clearly moved away from being a solution of last resort, there’s more work to do to continue building market recognition and resilience in order to capitalise on the opportunities, according to Andrew Creed, Group President and Group Chief Financial Officer ... Read the full article
Higher rates and competition create ‘compelling opportunities’ in PRT, says Lloyds Banking’s De Monte
19th May 2026
Christian De Monte, Head of Insurance and Group Subsidiaries at Lloyds Banking Group, has suggested that higher interest rates, strong insurer capitalisation and growing market competition are supporting a robust pension risk transfer (PRT) pipeline, and creating compelling opportunities for pension schemes and sponsors. “With interest rates higher than they were ... Read the full article
Climate risk insurance is becoming essential for India’s workforce: Howden India’s Huq
19th May 2026
India is grappling with intense heatwaves driven by increased climate volatility, and the people bearing the brunt of these conditions are vulnerable workers who are unable to absorb repeated income shocks, making insurance for climate risk essential rather than optional, says Mohammad Faizan Huq. Huq is the Associate President - Reinsurance ... Read the full article
Somerset Re is uniquely positioned to focus on both small and large transactions, says CEO Danish Iqbal
18th May 2026
Danish Iqbal, Chief Executive Officer at Somerset Re, said the life reinsurer is uniquely positioned in the market, being highly rated with a very strong balance sheet among players focused on smaller blocks of business, while also having the expertise, track record, and financial strength to focus on larger transactions. In ... Read the full article
Our ability to effectively manage complex reinsurance agreements is driving growth: INTX CEO Lewis
14th May 2026
Robert Lewis, CEO of INTX Insurance Software, highlighted that the company’s assumed and ceded reinsurance products are gaining traction due to their ability to manage complex reinsurance treaties and facultative contracts, with flexibility and configurability at the core of their value proposition. INTX offers two reinsurance products: INTX Re, a purpose-built ... Read the full article
Legacy market sees more complex capital relief structures: Compre CUO Bardon
14th May 2026
The legacy re/insurance market continues to evolve, with a growing shift towards purely capital relief structures that are increasingly complex and require creative, patient, long-term partners, according to Rachel Bardon, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) at Compre. In an interview with Reinsurance News during our visit to Bermuda, Bardon discussed the current ... Read the full article
We’re identifying key clients in casualty as part of measured medium-term strategy, says Conduit Re CEO
13th May 2026
Bermuda-based, global reinsurer Conduit Re grew its casualty book by more than 23% in the first quarter of 2026, and was able to expand its share with existing clients and develop new relationships as the company embraces its medium-term strategy, according to Neil Eckert, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Conduit Re’s ... Read the full article
Capital redeployment a big challenge for reinsurers in 2026: Gallagher Re’s van Wegen
13th May 2026
Capital redeployment is set to be the biggest challenge for reinsurance companies in 2026, Michael van Wegen, author of Gallagher Re’s Full Year Reinsurance Market Report, highlighted in a recent interview with Reinsurance News. The report revealed that total dedicated reinsurance capital rose to a record $648 billion in 2025, ... Read the full article
A diversified portfolio is key to navigating a softening cycle: Hamilton Re’s Daws
12th May 2026
As the reinsurance industry approaches the mid-year 2026 renewal season, Adrian Daws, CEO of Hamilton Re, the Bermuda-based underwriting platform of global specialty insurer and reinsurer Hamilton, remains optimistic about its growth opportunities, even as the market navigates transitioning conditions. Speaking with Reinsurance News during our visit to Bermuda, Daws emphasised ... Read the full article
Pelagos rebrand highlights capital allocator role and focus on long-term partnerships: Strickle
11th May 2026
Jonny Strickle, Group Managing Director at Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited, said the rebrand from Fidelis Insurance Group is drawn from the word “archipelago”, meaning a group of interconnected islands, and reflects its role as a capital allocator, bringing together a number of long-term, meaningful underwriting partnerships. In an interview with ... Read the full article
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