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Monte Carlo Rendezvous news
The annual Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) is a key event in the reinsurance calendar with a more than 60 year history of reinsurers, brokers and their clients all meeting in the Principality of Monaco.
It signals the beginning of reinsurance industry meetings in the run-up to end of year reinsurance renewal negotiations and sees executive teams and underwriters, brokers, buyers, risk capital providers and industry service providers all meeting to set out their positioning for the important January renewal season.
Read all our news, interviews and coverage from the Monte Carlo reinsurance Rendez-vous below.
AI to revolutionise claims handling, but human expertise remains key: PwC’s Cook
10th September 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have a profound impact on claims handling, according to Michael Cook, partner at PwC UK, who spoke during the firm’s Global Insurance Run-Off Survey and Insights on the Legacy Market briefing at RVS 2025 in Monte Carlo. Despite advances in modern platforms, automation, and improved ... 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
AM Best reports strong underwriting results for US-Bermuda reinsurers amid market shifts
10th September 2025
According to AM Best, a composite of seven reinsurance groups domiciled in the US and Bermuda—where reinsurance constitutes the majority of their underwriting portfolios—continued to demonstrate favourable performance in 2024. The seven companies in the composite are Arch Capital Group Ltd., Everest Group Ltd., General Re Corporation, Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., ... 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
Innovations and evolution main topics for PwC at RVS ‘25
10th September 2025
At this year's RVS in Monte Carlo, the conversations have gone beyond the topic of rates and pricing, shifting to the broader evolution of the industry itself, Jim Bichard, Global Insurance Leader at PwC, stated in an interview with Reinsurance News during the yearly event. “Rates and pricing have been a ... Read the full article
Hannover Re reports stable reinsurance pricing and strong ILS activity in 2025
9th September 2025
Hannover Re, the reinsurance group, shared its latest insights on global re/insurance markets during the 2025 Monte Carlo Rendezvous. The company reports that geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts continue to affect the marine and offshore energy sectors. Recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea have had limited financial impact but ... Read the full article
Diversified reinsurers better positioned to weather softening market, says Berenberg
9th September 2025
At the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous de Septembre on 8 September, Berenberg, the German investment bank and equity research firm, reported that large, diversified reinsurers are in a stronger position to navigate the current softening market than their less diversified peers. According to Berenberg, firms with exposure across multiple lines, including life ... Read the full article
We need to focus on actively selling cyber insurance, says Munich Re’s Golling
9th September 2025
During RVS 2025 in Monte Carlo, Stefan Golling, Member of the Board of Management at Munich Re, urged the re/insurance industry to step up efforts in actively selling cyber insurance and related services, particularly to clients who currently lack access. Golling said, “In cyber insurance, I don't want to call a ... Read the full article
There will be pockets of softness and hardness in the non-cat space: Conduit Re CEO
9th September 2025
Neil Eckert, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bermuda-based reinsurer Conduit Re, said this morning at the company's briefing in Monte Carlo at RVS 2025, that there will be areas of softness and hardness in the non-catastrophe space heading into 2026. While property cat often dominates headlines in the reinsurance ... Read the full article
Aon, Generali & QBE support The Spark launch, world’s first global prevention lab
9th September 2025
The insurance industry has launched The Spark, a global prevention laboratory aimed at transforming the insurance industry’s approach from reacting to losses to preventing them before they occur. The Spark brings together re/insurers and brokers, including Aon, Generali and QBE Ventures, with additional companies in advanced stages of joining, to collaborate ... Read the full article
Reinsurers headed toward meeting their cost of capital in 2025: AM Best
9th September 2025
Unless the market experiences an additional $16 billion in net reinsurance losses between now and year-end, AM Best's composite of top global reinsurers are set to meet their cost of capital in 2025. In a new report released at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo, the rating agency noted that ... 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
AI to serve as catalyst for frictionless re/insurance industry: PwC’s Cook
9th September 2025
Speaking at the 2025 Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo, Michael Cook, Partner at PwC, emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) will serve as a catalyst to remove friction from workflows in the re/insurance industry, which has the potential to improve the average expense ratio and drive genuine business transformation. During ... Read the full article
Reinsurance market buttressed by robust capital, but challenges abound: AM Best’s Holzberger
9th September 2025
The reinsurance market continues to be buttressed by robust risk-adjusted capitalisation, fuelled by retained earnings and disciplined capital management, however, various headwinds persist, according to Stefan Holzberger, EVP & Chief Operating Officer at AM Best. In November 2024, AM Best affirmed its Positive outlook for the global reinsurance segment, citing ... Read the full article
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