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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.
Legacy market’s flexibility key as new exposures emerge: Carrick’s Hernon
17th September 2025
Phil Hernon, Chief Operating Officer of Carrick Holdings, told Reinsurance News at RVS 2025 that as emerging legacy exposures such as cyber, climate, and social inflation continue to grow, the market is demonstrating its ability to adapt, driven by proactive planning and ongoing education. Discussing all things legacy, Hernon explored a ... Read the full article
Moody’s says a $100bn single cat could be an earnings event: Siddiqui & Eck
16th September 2025
In an interview with Reinsurance News during the 2025 RVS in Monte Carlo, Salman Siddiqui, Associate Managing Director at Moody's Ratings, and James Eck, Vice President–Senior Credit Officer at Moody's Investors Service, explained that while a single $100 billion catastrophe loss event in the past would have eroded balance sheets, ... Read the full article
Further consolidation likely as climate risks and technology transform the market: Urs Baertschi, Swiss Re
16th September 2025
Urs Baertschi, Chief Executive Officer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance at Swiss Re, emphasised that discipline and stability remain key for the reinsurance industry, with further consolidation likely as climate risks and technological shifts reshape the market. In our latest video interview, now available to watch in full,Read the full article
Earnings protection & legacy key themes at RVS 2025: Hochberg, Guy Carpenter
12th September 2025
Speaking with Reinsurance News at RVS in Monte Carlo, Ed Hochberg, Head of Global Risk Solutions for reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, said that earnings protection and legacy were two key themes from his conversations at this year's event. Earnings protection was a hot topic throughout RVS 2025, and according to Hochberg, ... Read the full article
NewRe is optimistic for next renewals with no capacity constraints: Braune & Urban
12th September 2025
In an interview with Reinsurance News during RVS 2025 in Monte Carlo, Thomas Braune, CEO of NewRe, and Iris Urban, Chief Underwriting Officer P&C, said the company has demonstrated stability and continuity in a difficult market, benefiting from parent Munich Re’s knowledge pool, leaving them optimistic for the next renewal. Urban ... Read the full article
MAPFRE RE’s Bueso signals stability for Jan renewals, reinforces long-term approach
10th September 2025
Speaking at the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous de Septembre, Carmen Bueso, CUO Non-Life at MAPFRE RE, said the firm does not anticipate major changes at the 1/1 2026 renewals, maintaining its client-focused approach underpinned by strong technical discipline and a long-term perspective. "As a relevant market player, we always position ourselves ahead ... Read the full article
Apollo expands third-party platform with strategic partnerships and captive syndicates: RVS 2025
10th September 2025
London headquartered insurance platform Apollo is expanding its presence in the re/insurance sector, with Director of Strategic Partner Syndicates Andy Gray and Chief Engagement Officer and Head of New Business Development, Matt Newman, sharing insights around the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo about the company’s evolving strategy and approach ... Read the full article
Mark Pepper: Ascot will prioritise client selection and cat retentions in 2026 renewals
10th September 2025
In a recent Reinsurance News interview at the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous conference, Mark Pepper, Group Chief Underwriting Officer at Ascot, the specialty re/insurance group, shared his perspective on the upcoming January 1 renewals. As Pepper explained, Ascot will continue to focus on client selection as the renewal season approaches. "It is ... Read the full article
QRG highlights agility and senior expertise amid shifting market dynamics
9th September 2025
Speaking with Reinsurance News at the 67th Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo, QRG executives Nick Pomeroy and John Harris described how the London-based Lloyd’s specialist combines agility and deep market experience to deliver international insurance and reinsurance solutions, including infrastructure, capacity sourcing, and programme design for Coverholders and MGAs According ... Read the full article
Xceedance calls for data-led innovation in reinsurance
9th September 2025
In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Isabelle Clausner, Vice President and Client Executive, and Gavin Lillywhite, SVP Operating Leader UKI & Europe at Xceedance, shared their perspectives on some of the most pressing issues facing the insurance and reinsurance sectors. The two executives discussed the need for greater product development, ... Read the full article
Blueprint Two announces further delays, with an earliest go-live of 2028, says WCL’s James Willison
9th September 2025
In an interview with Reinsurance News around RVS 2025, James Willison, Managing Director at Web Connectivity Limited (WCL), said the Velonetic build of the new Blueprint Two infrastructure was reported as being complete in May this year and the challenging testing phases could begin to prepare for a safe go-live. ... Read the full article
Tail property cat evolves — Few new entrants: MS Re’s Charles Goldie
8th September 2025
In an interview with Reinsurance News around the annual meeting of the reinsurance industry in Monte Carlo, Charles Goldie, Chief Underwriting Officer at MS Reinsurance, said he expects the January 1st, 2026, renewals to resemble last year’s, while noting two trends in this cycle that are playing out differently: the ... Read the full article
Deutsche Rück maintains cautious strategy, does not see general market softening: CEO
7th September 2025
In an interview with Reinsurance News around RVS 2025 in Monte Carlo, Achim Bosch, CEO of Deutsche Rück, said the company is maintaining its selective and disciplined approach ahead of the January 2026 renewals, while noting that he does not expect a general softening of the market. The recently appointed ... Read the full article
Reinsurance has never been more relevant: AXA XL Re’s Renaud Guidée
7th September 2025
Amid a spike in uncertainty globally, Renaud Guidée, Chief Executive Officer of AXA XL Re, believes that reinsurance has never been more relevant as a means to “bridge the gap between uncertainty and certainty.” Reinsurance News spoke with Guidée around the 2025 Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo, to gauge ... Read the full article
Secondary perils a “big opportunity for the reinsurance market,” says Karen Clark
5th September 2025
Advancements in risk modelling offer a big opportunity for the reinsurance market to better understand and price secondary perils, the co-founder and CEO of Karen Clark & Company (KCC), Karen Clark, shared in a recent interview with Reinsurance News ahead of the annual meeting of the reinsurance industry in Monte ... Read the full article
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