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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.
Pool Re targets ‘perception gap’ with Treaty reforms to expand terrorism cover
5th September 2025
Only around 4% of UK SMEs currently buy terrorism insurance, a shortfall Pool Re attributes as much to a “perception gap” as to cost, with many businesses unaware that terrorism risks are excluded from standard policies, prompting a Treaty overhaul designed to embed cover more seamlessly and boost take-up while ... Read the full article
It’s a dynamic, competitive yet reasonably disciplined reinsurance market: Urs Baertschi, Swiss Re
3rd September 2025
The reinsurance industry has been operating reasonably efficiently and has shown resilience to large losses like the Los Angeles wildfires in January, and, after the 2025 renewal periods, Urs Baertschi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Property & Casualty (P&C) Reinsurance at industry giant Swiss Re, expects discipline to be maintained. Read the full article
Continued reinsurance capital growth hinges on sustained profitability: Gallagher Re
2nd September 2025
Global reinsurance capital has climbed to a record $805 billion and is set to grow a further 8% this year on the back of retained earnings, but despite the rising capacity, pricing momentum remains tied to structural profitability rather than new inflows, with sector returns still running at nearly ... Read the full article
SCOR launches second Ecological Restoration Insurance Solution Product: ‘Manage’
13th August 2025
SCOR has launched 'Manage', the second product in its Ecological Restoration Insurance Solution, which Harmender Singh Kalirai, Chief Transaction Officer at SCOR P&C, described as "the next evolution of the Solution." The Manage product was announced by Jean-Paul Conoscente, CEO of SCOR P&C, during his welcome speech at the inaugural SCOR ... Read the full article
IQUW enhances SRCC risk modelling amid rising civil unrest and shifting reinsurance market
11th August 2025
In a Reinsurance News interview, IQUW—a property and specialty re/insurance business—shared insights into how SRCC (strikes, riots, and civil commotion) risks are evolving and how the industry is adapting. Speaking on behalf of the company were Kate Hughes, Underwriter for Political Violence & Terrorism and War, and Matt Hopwood, Man-Made Catastrophe ... Read the full article
Broker feedback has been very positive: Pinpoint UK’s Powell
7th August 2025
In our latest Reinsurance News video interview, we spoke with Shevawn Barder, Founder and CEO of AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC), and Darren Powell, CUO of Pinpoint UK, about their plans for the new MGA and progress as ASIC expands beyond North America into the London and ... Read the full article
hx unveils Portfolio Intelligence, as it aims to become the key pricing & underwriting platform for C&S: Jamie Wilson
5th August 2025
Off the brink of hyperexponential (hx) announcing the launch of a new core product offering, Platform Intelligence, Reinsurance News spoke with Jamie Wilson, Vice President of Growth at hx, about the company’s new product and what key benefits it's set to bring towards the insurance and reinsurance sector. Portfolio Intelligence, which ... Read the full article
Despite property rates moderating, we’re not going to see a change of direction: Conduit CEO
30th July 2025
Neil Eckert, CEO of Bermuda-based reinsurer Conduit Re, was a little surprised at the slight upside in casualty rates experienced through the first half of the year, and while the firm posted a decrease in property, he doesn’t expect to see a change in market direction. Speaking with Reinsurance News after ... Read the full article
Pinpoint UK a long-term play for AM Specialty Insurance Company: Barder and Powell
24th July 2025
For the latest Reinsurance News video interview, we spoke with Shevawn Barder, Founder and CEO of AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) and Darren Powell, CUO of Pinpoint UK, to hear their plans for the new MGA and how progress has been so far as the E&S carrier ... Read the full article
Reinsurers must lead push for claims discipline and better data: Specialty Risk Re CEO
23rd July 2025
According to Jonathan Collura, CEO and President of Specialty Risk Re, the firm's underwriting strategy, distinguished by its integration of both traditional P&C and credit perspectives, is a key differentiator in how it supports clients. In an interview, Collura, appointed CEO of Specialty Risk Re in 2024 and also a member ... Read the full article
hx unveils suite of new capabilities, equipping reinsurers with complex data sets: Tom Clark, Field CTO
15th July 2025
During the hx Live 2025 event, Reinsurance News spoke with Tom Clark, Field CTO at hyperexponential (hx), who highlighted upcoming products and advancements, including Kernel—a major upgrade to hx Renew that equips reinsurers with more data, enabling more complex decision-making. Announced at the event, Kernel is a ground-up replacement of the ... Read the full article
Dovetailing prospective & retrospective solutions the best use of legacy: Jass, Augment Risk
8th July 2025
In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Jag Jass, Partner - Retrospective at reinsurance broker Augment Risk, explained that while there will always be a place for larger transactions targeting toxic liabilities and discontinued lines of business, legacy is best used when dovetailing an approach from a prospective and a ... Read the full article
It’s time to automate the ceded reinsurance process, says DXC Technology’s James Mahon
3rd July 2025
In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, James Mahon, Reinsurance Pre-Sales Lead at DXC Technology, highlighted a persistent issue facing the re/insurance industry: the continued reliance on manual processes for managing ceded reinsurance. DXC Technology provides IT services and solutions to insurers around the world, with a focus on helping organisations ... Read the full article
MS Transverse eyes growth following AM Best rating upgrade: President, John Fitzgerald
2nd July 2025
In an interview with Reinsurance News, John Fitzgerald, President of MS Transverse, said the company’s recent upgrade of its Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) by AM Best cements its leadership in the hybrid fronting space and positions it as an attractive partner for top-tier MGAs ... Read the full article
Swiss Re’s global reach guides clients through new markets & supply chain shifts: Porter
30th June 2025
Will Porter, Head of International Programs Americas at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, says the firm’s global footprint, through local offices, partners, or past programs, allows it to provide regulatory insights, peer benchmarks, and practical guidance to help companies shift supply chains into new or unfamiliar markets. Speaking with Reinsurance News in ... Read the full article
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