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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.
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
SCOR bridging the funding gap for ecological restoration projects: Harmender Singh Kalirai
23rd June 2025
In an interview with Reinsurance News, Harmender Singh Kalirai, Chief Transaction Officer at SCOR P&C, discussed SCOR’s new Ecological Restoration Insurance Solution and how it aims to bridge the gap between the need and the desire to finance ecological restoration projects by de-risking the opportunity to attract greater investment. Harmender explained ... Read the full article
Legacy is a long-term business with relationships that go beyond reserves: Swiss Re’s Schilling & Schäfli
12th June 2025
Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re views legacy as a long-term business built on trusted relationships, and while positive steps have been taken to improve the resilience and perception of the market, there’s more work to do, according to Janic Schilling, Head Legacy Origination and Andreas Schäfli, Head of P&C Legacy, ... Read the full article
European demand for aggregate covers resurges as insurers seek frequency protection: Gallagher Re’s Dowlen
11th June 2025
European cedants are showing renewed interest in aggregate catastrophe reinsurance coverage, as elevated retentions and heightened sensitivity to the potential impact of an increased frequency of events put pressure on underwriting earnings, according to Hamish Dowlen, Managing Director and Head of EMEA at Gallagher Re. Speaking to Reinsurance News, Dowlen noted that ... Read the full article
Increasing severe weather spurs demand for parametric insurance: Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Megan Linkin
9th June 2025
In a Reinsurance News interview, Megan Linkin, Expert Structurer at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the global reinsurer's commercial insurance arm, discussed the growing demand for parametric insurance amid an uptick in severe weather events and subsequent losses. The surge in interest, she says, is tied directly to the increasing frequency and ... Read the full article
Accelerant looks to reengineer specialty insurance amid market challenges: CEO Radke
27th May 2025
Specialty insurance faces two key challenges, data loss due to a distended value chain and a lack of affordable and accessible technology, leading insurance service and data platform Accelerant to work to reengineer the business model, CEO Jeff Radke highlighted in an interview with Reinsurance News. Accelerant wants to simplify the ... Read the full article
Disciplined strategy & deep commitment to clients key to MS Re’s 2024 performance: CEO
23rd May 2025
While the favourable market environment for reinsurance played a significant role in MS Reinsurance’s strong performance in 2024, CEO Robert Wiest has emphasised that what truly sets the firm apart is its unique approach and the way it engages with clients. Speaking in an interview following the release of MS Re's ... Read the full article
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