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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.
Cyber reinsurance market to shift focus to strategic deployment: Ariel Re’s Carr
8th September 2026
Ample capacity and sustained competitive pricing will characterise the cyber reinsurance market, but the core discussion is shifting from sheer volume to strategic deployment, Daniel Carr, Head of Cyber Underwriting at Ariel Re, stated in a recent interview with Reinsurance News. According to Carr, as the reinsurance industry meets at Rendez-Vous ... Read the full article
Pro Global deal brings scale and complementary capabilities: Marco Capital
7th September 2026
Following Marco Capital’s agreement to acquire Pro Global, we spoke with Marco Capital Group CEO Simon Minshall and PoloWorks CEO Paul Andrews about the combination of Pro Global and PoloWorks. The executives highlighted the strong complementarities between the two businesses, with the combination also bringing greater geographic reach and creating a ... Read the full article
SiriusPoint’s Govrin flags property rate pressure and rising AI adoption across re/insurance
7th September 2026
Speaking in an interview during the 68th edition of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo, David Govrin, SiriusPoint’s Group President and CEO of Global Reinsurance & London Market Specialty, discussed the outlook for the January 1 reinsurance renewals, including rate movements, terms and conditions, and underwriting discipline. The executive ... Read the full article
Cyber reinsurance buyers willing to explore higher cessions at Jan 1 renewals: Marsh Re’s Cordonnier
7th September 2026
Anthony Cordonnier, Global Co-Head of Cyber, Managing Director at reinsurance broker Marsh Re, said a meaningful shift that is beginning to appear is a willingness among some buyers to explore higher cessions at the 1 January 2027 cyber renewals. In an interview with Reinsurance News around the annual meeting of the ... Read the full article
We are the same trusted partner in every phase of the cycle: Schwimmer, Munich Re
7th September 2026
While markets and risks shift, reinsurance giant Munich Re’s commitment to disciplined underwriting, long-term partnerships and reliable capacity remains, according to Christa Schwimmer, Chief Executive for Specialty Reinsurance, Lloyd’s and Bermuda. Schwimmer took on her current role at the beginning of last year, and overseas Munich Re’s Specialty Reinsurance platform, ... Read the full article
AXA XL Re cautious ahead of Jan renewals, but aims to provide consistent pricing and appetite through the cycle: CEO Guidée
6th September 2026
Global reinsurer AXA XL Re is cautious heading into the key January 1 2027 renewals as there’s still time for meaningful loss events to impact the industry, but in a market with improved discipline, the focus is on providing consistency of pricing and appetite through the cycle, according to CEO ... Read the full article
We’re a solution provider, always working to get the right yes for clients: Voralia, Everest
6th September 2026
As the reinsurance market moves on from the correction phase, global carrier Everest isn’t focused on short-term price movements but more its role as a solution provider, bringing access to clients, as well as global expertise and capital flexibility in an increasingly interconnected world, according to Jiten Voralia, Chief Underwriting ... Read the full article
Reinsurer flexibility gives Gallagher Re confidence ahead of Jan 1 renewals: Dowlen, EMEA CEO
6th September 2026
As reinsurers show both flexibility and interest to support the evolving needs of buyers, global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re is confident its clients can achieve good outcomes at the key January 1 renewals, according to Hamish Dowlen, CEO of EMEA. Speaking with Reinsurance News around the 68th edition of RVS in ... Read the full article
ASR maintains underwriting discipline while targeting developing market opportunities: CUO Malterre
4th September 2026
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) is maintaining its risk appetite and underwriting discipline ahead of the 1 January 2027 renewals, while seeing opportunities to meet demand for specialist capacity and products across developing markets, according to Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) Eric Malterre. In an interview with Reinsurance News around the annual meeting ... Read the full article
OAK Global targets profitable growth, leveraging AI and technology to empower underwriters: CEO Carr
3rd September 2026
Reinsurance News spoke with Oak Global Founder and CEO Cathal Carr around RVS 2026 in Monte Carlo, with the discussion focusing on how the reinsurance business is using the Lloyd’s market, technology and artificial intelligence to support its growth strategy. Oak Global is a Lloyd’s-focused reinsurance business operating through two syndicates, ... Read the full article
Viewing AI as a capacity creator rather than a cost-reduction tool can unlock greater value: mea Platform CEO
3rd September 2026
Re/insurers that view artificial intelligence (AI) as a capacity creator rather than simply a cost-reduction tool can unlock greater value from the technology, according to Martin Henley, CEO of mea Platform. In an interview with Reinsurance News ahead of the annual Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo, Henley emphasised that using ... Read the full article
Reinsurers raise the bar for MGA programmes as focus shifts to sustainable underwriting: Accredited
2nd September 2026
Reinsurers are becoming increasingly selective about the MGA programmes they support, with underwriting profitability, data quality, governance, and the strength of the carrier relationship emerging as key differentiators, according to Accredited’s Head of Reinsurance UK and Europe, Jon Wood, and Head of Business Development, Marco Hensemberger. As the program market has ... Read the full article
Video: Adequate pricing is key as risk landscape evolves, says Urs Baertschi, Swiss Re
2nd September 2026
Today’s risk landscape is more connected and faster moving, and as the environment continues to evolve, what’s important across the re/insurance value chain is charging an adequate rate, according to Urs Baertschi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Property & Casualty (P&C) Reinsurance at Swiss Re. Read the full article
Transition to SaaS key to modernise reinsurance core systems: Sapiens
27th August 2026
The reinsurance market has long relied on legacy spreadsheets and manual administration, often lagging behind broader digital transformation. Today, though, the merging of cloud-native Software as a Service (SaaS) and artificial intelligence (AI) is driving an essential modernisation across the sector, according to Sapiens. Sapiens, a global provider of software solutions ... Read the full article
SiriusPoint now a broader, more balanced business, says CEO Egan
11th August 2026
Scott Egan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint, said the firm is a broader and more balanced business today, giving it the ability to move and redeploy capital across lines, segments, and geographies where there are attractive returns. SiriusPoint recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, generating ... Read the full article
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