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Reinsurance renewals are the key points in the year when the majority of reinsurance contract renewal negotiations occur and are completed.
The reinsurance renewal seasons provide insight into reinsurance pricing, contract terms, reinsurance market positioning and the direction of future trends in the market.
North America reinsurance market ‘looks healthy and balanced,’ says AXA XL Re’s Schiffer
6th October 2025
In a recent interview with Reinsurance News, Greg Schiffer, CEO of North America Reinsurance at AXA XL Re, shared his perspectives on the sustainability of current market conditions in the region and what lies ahead. We spoke with Schiffer, who joined AXA XL Re from Swiss Re in October 2024, around ... Read the full article
Arundo Re is “flexible” but there’s a need to maintain discipline: Laurent Montador
25th September 2025
Laurent Montador, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of French reinsurer Arundo Re, told Reinsurance News at RVS 2025 in Monte Carlo, that as the risk landscape continues to evolve, it’s important to stay disciplined. Montador explained that at this year’s RVS, the hard discussions with clients and brokers were not the ... Read the full article
Tower lifts cat cover to NZ$915m as CEO cites risk-based pricing advantage
24th September 2025
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has renewed its reinsurance programme for the financial year ending September 2026, increasing its catastrophe cover limit to NZ$915 million from NZ$800 million in 2025. According to the Kiwi insurer, the renewal secured comprehensive cover at competitive rates across its home, motor, boat, and commercial portfolios ... Read the full article
No real concern for property cat rate declines ahead of 1/1: Peel Hunt
22nd September 2025
Peel Hunt, a UK-based equity research and advisory firm, reports that there is no significant concern over rate declines in property catastrophe at 1/1, even in the event of a benign hurricane season. According to Peel Hunt analysts, during the Monte Carlo Rendezvous, reinsurance carriers offered “very little” pushback to brokers’ ... Read the full article
RVS Roundtable: The market is striking a balance but creativity needed in competitive environment
18th September 2025
At the 67th Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo last week, Reinsurance News held its annual executive roundtable, during which eight experts and leaders from across the industry discussed the sustainability of current market conditions, the outlook for the 2026 renewals and beyond, reinsurer discipline, the casualty space, while the ... Read the full article
T&Cs, attachments to hold as major reinsurers call for clarity and collaboration: Aon reinsurer panel
16th September 2025
During Aon Reinsurance Solutions’ 2025 reinsurer panel, major firms said that terms and conditions (T&Cs) and attachment points have been holding, a trend expected to continue into 2026, while also stressing the importance of starting the renewal process early and ensuring transparency and collaboration around the quoting process. Jill Beggs, Executive ... Read the full article
Reinsurance buyers to benefit as KBW sees rate declines ahead of Jan renewals
11th September 2025
KBW has revealed that its primary takeaway from the Reinsurance Rendezvous is that, absent very significant near-term losses, property catastrophe reinsurance rates are likely to fall by at least 10% at the January 1, 2026 renewals, leaving the firm somewhat more optimistic about reinsurance buyers. KBW noted that, based on its ... 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
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
Property aggregate reinsurance making a resurgence: Gallagher Re’s Knapp
8th September 2025
According to Josh Knapp, Executive Vice President of global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re, aggregate protection is making a resurgence, especially for US cedants, when the program is appropriately structured and has a practical attachment point for everyone involved. He explained, "We’re seeing that aggregate coverage is becoming more available for US ... Read the full article
Demand for reliable reinsurance continues to grow ahead of January renewals: Hannover Re
8th September 2025
At its Monte Carlo breakfast briefing, Hannover Re reported that the January 1, 2026, property and casualty reinsurance treaty renewals are expected to feature stable to slightly softer pricing, alongside continued favourable terms and conditions in an attractive market environment. Hannover Re noted that, despite rising competition, the global property and ... Read the full article
Re/insurance remains a stabilising force amid major global disruption: Swiss Re
8th September 2025
Re/insurance remains a stabilising force in the face of major global disruptions, absorbing shocks and supporting economic recovery, according to industry giant Swiss Re. As the global re/insurance industry meets for the 2025 Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo, Swiss Re believes rising natural catastrophe, geopolitical uncertainty, and adoption of Artificial ... Read the full article
Munich Re continues to expect attractive business opportunities at January renewals
7th September 2025
Munich Re, one of Europe's big four reinsurance companies, is still expecting attractive opportunities at the key January 1st, 2026, reinsurance renewals, emphasising that traditional capital remains the backbone for risk transfer in a world where annual insured losses from natural catastrophes consistently exceed $100 billion. In a press release and ... Read the full article
Those who innovate & adapt will thrive in evolved reinsurance market: Howden Re
5th September 2025
Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory arm of Howden, has suggested that those who combine market insight with technical execution, portfolio diversification and innovative structures will be best placed to succeed in this next phase of the reinsurance cycle. Howden Re's new "Who dares wins" report, released ... Read the full article
Buyers can use favourable reinsurance market to seize strategic advantage: Aon
5th September 2025
A new report from Aon has hailed the attractive yet dynamic reinsurance market, noting that buyers can seize a strategic advantage amid global reinsurance capital reaching a record $735 billion as of June 30, 2025. According to the firm's new report, the record reinsurance capital was driven mainly by retained and ... Read the full article
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