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ABIR’s Huff: Collaboration gives Bermuda the edge in reinsurance

John Huff, president and CEO of the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers, has said collaboration between government, the industry and the regulator gives the island an advantage over other reinsurance jurisdictions.

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Deloitte’s Johal on growth, M&A, and talent: “Specialty lines and technology are driving the future”

The (re)insurance sector is set for significant shifts, driven by specialty growth, a focus on climate, and heightened M&A activity, according to Guru Johal, vice chairman and partner and global speciality and reinsurance markets leader at Deloitte.

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Institutional investors remain cautious on cyber cat bonds

A lack of institutional investor uptake will likely slow growth in the cyber catastrophe bond market, according to participants in The Insurer TV’s ILS panel at this year’s Rendez-Vous in Monte Carlo.

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Axis Re’s Haugh: Reinsurers head into 1.1 focused on stability and push for profitability

Reinsurers are approaching the 1 January renewals with a clear push for stability and a desire to defend their profitability as the market continues to navigate a variety of headwinds, Axis Re's Ann Haugh has told The Insurer TV.

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Aon’s Pennay: Cat bond market expansion set to continue in Q4

The global catastrophe bond market remains strong as the fourth quarter begins following a period of sustained growth over the past 18 months, according to Richard Pennay, CEO of Aon’s ILS division.

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Voralia: Everest’s approach remains disciplined heading into renewals

Jiten Voralia, head of North American treaty reinsurance at Everest, explains to The Insurer TV how the carrier is constantly evolving to meet clients’ needs, its views on global specialties, and how it is deepening its global footprint.

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Everest’s Klinger: Strong reinsurance growth amid industry challenges

At the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo, Everest's head of international reinsurance Artur Klinger provided insights into the company's strategic developments and the evolving landscape of the global reinsurance market.

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EY’s Santenac: AI use cases "will accelerate" in the reinsurance sector

Generative AI will “transform the industry” in many aspects, according to EY global insurance leader Isabelle Santenac.

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Eureka Re's A- rating marks milestone for long-term vision, says Holschneider

Specialty reinsurer Eureka Re has secured an A- rating, a key milestone that reflects years of strategic growth and dedication, according to its founder and CEO Gabriel Holschneider.

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Howden Re’s Cook reaffirms commitment to attracting top-tier talent

Howden Re’s deputy CEO for international Sebastian Cook has reiterated the broker’s commitment to recruiting top-tier talent as it seeks continued growth in the highly competitive reinsurance broking space.

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Lancashire’s Maloney hails US E&S growth as direct specialty lines beckon corrective action

London-listed Lancashire is committed to exploring E&S opportunities in the US, although group CEO Alex Maloney has clarified that this does not mean competing with business in London.

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Axco’s Barker and Field: Harnessing reinsurance data for a competitive edge

As the risk landscape grows ever more complex and interconnected, the need for quality data in the reinsurance industry has never been more pressing, Axco’s head of business development Roberta Field told The Insurer TV.

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Aspen eyeing expansion of third-party capital as key growth strategy, says Dunleavy

Aspen is targeting growth within its third-party capital operations, with a particular focus on casualty, according to recently promoted group president and Bermuda CEO Christian Dunleavy.

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IGI’s Jabsheh: “Maintaining discipline” to maximise areas of opportunity

The big shift in reinsurer sentiment in the last 18-24 months has been reflected in the actions they've taken, according to Waleed Jabsheh, president and CEO of IGI.

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Howden Re’s Bertagna: European MGA market no longer trailing behind US and UK

With the European MGA sector growing by 20 percent year on year, it is now keeping pace with growth in the US and UK markets, according to Enrico Bertagna, who leads the MGA division of Howden’s reinsurance arm in Europe.

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Ferma chief: risk managers must continuously adapt insurance strategies

Risk managers are having to continuously adapt their insurance strategies as complexities within the risk transfer market grow, according to the chief executive of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (Ferma).

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GC’s APAC CEO: Retentions and reinsurance pricing key focus among cedants

Retentions and reinsurance pricing are among the key focus areas for Asia Pacific cedants ahead of the January renewal season, Guy Carpenter’s CEO for the region has said.

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Ferma Insurer TV panel: Experts say European cyber rates will stabilise in 2025

Serene Davis, global head of cyber at QBE Insurance, and Gamze Konyar, head of cyber and SVP at Marsh Europe, told The Insurer TV they expect the softening in the European cyber market to decelerate in 2025 and for dynamics to align more with the US market.

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Armilla AI CEO: Most AI coverage not fit for purpose

Risks associated with AI currently face a coverage gap, Armilla AI CEO Karthik Ramakrishnan told The Insurer TV on the sidelines of this year's Ferma Forum.

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Awareness driving increased parametric adoption by corporations: Ferma panel

Corporate insurance buyers across Europe are increasingly turning to parametric solutions as risk managers’ understanding of the type of solutions available continues to grow, according to a panel hosted by The Insurer TV at the Ferma Forum in Madrid.

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Sompo’s Gundersen: PFAS forcing middle market into E&S channel

Environmental risks such as PFAS and the concern they are causing admitted carriers is driving smaller businesses and their retail brokers to seek coverage in the E&S market through wholesalers, according to Sara Gundersen, EVP and head of E&S casualty at Sompo .

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Beazley's Kleiterp: Demand increasing for terrorism insurance in Europe

Demand for standalone terrorism cover is rising across Europe amid concerns around contested elections and sub-limits being placed on strikes, riots, and civil commotion exposures in property placements, according to Beazley’s Fred Kleiterp.

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Parisi: No room for complacency after near misses

Cyber insurance market participants must still be wary of the potential impacts of cyberattacks following a series of near misses in recent years, Munich Re’s head of cyber solutions for North America has said.

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Swiss Re’s Arquint: Corporates turn to alternative risk transfer amid rising global threats

As global risks become increasingly complex and costly, more corporate companies are turning to alternative risk transfer solutions to better manage their exposure, CEO for the EMEA region at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, Nina Arquint has told The Insurer TV.

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One80’s Pesce: Diversified portfolios help PAs navigate softening pressures

As the market transitions from the recent hard phase, MGAs and program administrators that have diversified portfolios are better placed to maintain profitability amid softening rates, according to Chris Pesce, national programs leader at One80.

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Everest Evolution: big opportunities ahead in the E&S market

The E&S market is well placed to capitalise on greater digitalisation and more reliable tools, said Stephen Buonpane, president of Everest Evolution, in an interview with The Insurer TV.

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Airbus Defence & Space insurance head: Cyber needs further simplification

Philippe Cotelle, head of insurance risk management at Airbus Defence & Space, told The Insurer TV that cyber insurance must be streamlined further to better serve corporate clients, asserting that it is “absolutely” the case that the process could be simplified.

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Howden: Risk transfer chain alignment critical to “joined-up” value proposition

Broker Howden has called on the industry to deliver a “joined up” risk transfer chain to better service the growing needs of clients, and to be braver when addressing the unknown.

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CFC’s Phillips forecasts further cyber rate declines in 2025

Cyber insurance rates will continue to decrease heading into 2025, with the reductions driven by continued market softness and heightened competition, CFC’s Michael Phillips has told The Insurer TV.

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Swiss Re’s Roder highlights challenges and opportunities in casualty lines

One of the key takeaways from the recent Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo was the ongoing caution among reinsurers around casualty lines amid a complex risk landscape.

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Guy Carpenter eyes expansion in credit and political risk market: Edwards

Portfolio diversification into specialty lines has fuelled recent growth in the credit and political risk market, although challenges linger around the sector’s reputation in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, according to Guy Carpenter’s David Edwards.

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GC’s Rousseau: Milton-Helene impacts and inflationary pressures to dominate Baden-Baden talks

Discussions at this year’s Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting will likely be driven by the fallout from recent US hurricane activity, as well as European secondary peril impacts and ongoing inflationary pressures, according to Guy Carpenter’s Laurent Rousseau.

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Swiss Re’s da Victoria Lobo: Bringing stability in a volatile and uncertain world

In a world marked by uncertainty and volatility, there will be demand and value prescribed to reinsurance, according to Swiss Re’s Nikhil da Victoria Lobo.

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Ryan Specialty’s Wuller: Delegated authority services ~40% of E&S market

Miles Wuller, president and CEO of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, has said that the growing synergies between MGAs and the E&S market are driving significant industry shifts.

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Nationwide’s Nelson: Robust E&S market set to benefit amid migration to coastal cities

Despite recent hurricane impacts in the southeast US, Nationwide’s David Nelson is still positive on the E&S market, helped by a continuing migration to coastal cities.

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Markel: E&S market provides opportunity to address global challenges

The E&S market presents an opportunity for participants to “be a solution provider for all the challenges that we have in the world today”, Markel’s chief wholesale officer Wendy Houser has said.

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CRC’s Kessler says first LOI is signed amid planned expansion as standalone company

CRC Insurance Services’ Neil Kessler believes the E&S market is still performing the job it was meant to do, but recognises the need for participants to behave responsibly if the sector is to continue its growth trajectory.

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Axa XL's Pilko: Emerging risks will continue to drive E&S growth

Axa XL’s Americas CEO Lucy Pilko has predicted continued growth in the E&S market on the back of emerging risks such as cyber and environmental liabilities.

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OIP’s Subasic: Insurers can better allocate their tech budgets

Outsource Insurance Professionals has called on insurers to better understand their tech objectives when allocating budgets, warning the sector is trailing other industries in technology implementation.

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BHSI’s Beaver: middle-market inflow drives casualty E&S submissions up 30 to 35%

Alex Beaver, senior vice president of the southeast region for casualty at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, reported a significant increase in middle-market business flowing to casualty E&S underwriters as admitted carriers retrench.

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HDI’s Vigier: France has a long journey to being a captive-friendly domicile

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WDIS’s Ray: Moratorium adds pressure to CA's wildfire insurance market

California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara’s recent moratorium on non-renewals is further tightening the state’s already-strained property insurance market, according to Michael Ray, CEO at Lloyd’s capacity-backed MGA Wildfire Defense Insurance Services.

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George Beattie: CFC carbon insurance strategy is "deep bet" on regulatory shift

CFC’s head of innovation George Beattie has described the company’s carbon credit insurance strategy as a “deep bet” on the carbon market's future shift from voluntary participation to mandatory government schemes.

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Sompo’s Brand: No significant cyber rate rises in Europe despite growing demand

An influx of capital to meet the growing demand for cyber coverage in Europe is expected to keep rates stable, according to Ralph Brand, president of Continental Europe Commercial P&C Insurance at Sompo.

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The Trump administration and its impact on social inflation

The unofficial theme of this year's insurance conference season has been the ongoing crisis in the US casualty market.

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Ferma chief: risk managers must continuously adapt insurance strategies

Risk managers are having to continuously adapt their insurance strategies as complexities within the risk transfer market grow, according to the chief executive of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (Ferma).

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Valencia floods serve as warning of escalating risk across Europe: ICEYE

Events like the recent Valencia floods are expected to become more frequent in Europe due to the warming of the Mediterranean, according to Anke Sielker, head of the reinsurance practice and head of insurance for EMEA at ICEYE.

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CIAB: Trump's tariffs unlikely to affect industry, future of tax cuts remain unclear

Industry body the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers has predicted that the president-elect’s proposed tariffs are unlikely to have a direct impact on the insurance industry, while the potential effects of his proposed tax cuts will largely depend on the final balance of the House of Representatives.

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MS Amlin targeting general liability SME business via delegated authority market

MS Amlin is expanding its general liability offerings for SMEs through delegated markets as it seeks to avoid the effects of social inflation on the casualty sector, according to the carrier’s chief underwriting officer Martin Burke.

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Ferma Insurer TV panel: Experts say European cyber rates will stabilise in 2025

Serene Davis, global head of cyber at QBE Insurance, and Gamze Konyar, head of cyber and SVP at Marsh Europe, told The Insurer TV they expect the softening in the European cyber market to decelerate in 2025 and for dynamics to align more with the US market.

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Armilla AI CEO: Most AI coverage not fit for purpose

Risks associated with AI currently face a coverage gap, Armilla AI CEO Karthik Ramakrishnan told The Insurer TV on the sidelines of this year's Ferma Forum.

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Awareness driving increased parametric adoption by corporations: Ferma panel

Corporate insurance buyers across Europe are increasingly turning to parametric solutions as risk managers’ understanding of the type of solutions available continues to grow, according to a panel hosted by The Insurer TV at the Ferma Forum in Madrid.

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Parisi: No room for complacency after near misses

Cyber insurance market participants must still be wary of the potential impacts of cyberattacks following a series of near misses in recent years, Munich Re’s head of cyber solutions for North America has said.

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Swiss Re’s Arquint: Corporates turn to alternative risk transfer amid rising global threats

As global risks become increasingly complex and costly, more corporate companies are turning to alternative risk transfer solutions to better manage their exposure, CEO for the EMEA region at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, Nina Arquint has told The Insurer TV.

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Airbus Defence & Space insurance head: Cyber needs further simplification

Philippe Cotelle, head of insurance risk management at Airbus Defence & Space, told The Insurer TV that cyber insurance must be streamlined further to better serve corporate clients, asserting that it is “absolutely” the case that the process could be simplified.

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Tara Allen: “My favourite thing about the industry is the people”

Tara Allen, a recent graduate of the Lloyd’s Market Association’s legal trainee programme, has told The Insurer TV that she was initially drawn to the sector because it offered a chance to leverage the commercial aspects of her legal degree.

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Emily Lewis, the MGA sector’s chief philosophy officer

Very few interviewees on The Insurer TV have credited the MGA sector with philosophical depth, but that’s exactly the view of the latest Young Meteor, Emily Lewis of Pro MGA Global Solutions.

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CatX’s Altier: “Insurance is this quirky, interesting thing that no one really pays attention to”

Like many in the industry, The Insurer TV’s latest young meteor never intended to work in insurance. Initially a consultant at Baringa, Benedict Altier became fascinated with the sector, ultimately deciding to found CatX.

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SiriusPoint’s Howell knows what's important

Victoria Howell, head of program management at SiriusPoint, knows how to put life into perspective, now that she’s brought one into the world.

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RiverStone’s Vincent: A big fish in a big pond

However far Victoria Vincent gets in her career, there will always be a degree of self-doubt.

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A firefighter department’s loss is the insurance industry’s gain… and maybe the planet’s

What kind of career can you achieve without a degree? This was Raza Hassan's Google search in the summer of 2013. Options that appeared on the screen before him included: accountancy, firefighting, and insurance.

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MS Amlin’s Rizou: Insurance (surprisingly) is not boring

The commonly held perception of insurance as being quite dull couldn't be more wrong, according to MS Amlin’s Efi Rizou.

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LMG Futures Academy alumni to begin full-time roles in insurance

Young Meteors speaks to four London Market Group Futures Academy alumni as they prepare to begin full-time roles in the London market.

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Supercede’s Ben Rose has done it all and he can play the piano better than you

Underwriting, broking, consulting, start-up co-founder, concert pianist – the list goes on. It’s certainly apparent that Supercede’s Ben Rose is a man of many talents.

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Young Meteors with Liberty's Louisa Arrowsmith

The Insurer TV's Young Meteors series returns to its spiritual home of Cheese in Leadenhall Market to meet Louisa Arrowsmith, who, at 30, is head of portfolio management for the UK and Dubai at Liberty Specialty Markets.

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Young Meteors with Mosaic’s George Cole

The Insurer TV journeyed to Bermuda to meet our second young meteor, George Cole, who at the tender age of 29 is already head of strategic partnerships for cyber at Mosaic.

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Young Meteors with Acrisure Re’s Amy Potten

At times incisive, at others uninhibited, but always true to the experience of being a young person trying to ‘make it’ in the (re)insurance industry. That's the promise of The Insurer TV's latest series, Young Meteors.

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Véronique Brionne: Client-first focus the key for Everest in Europe

Adopting a client-first focus in Europe is a key differentiator for Everest Insurance International as large clients in these markets have previously felt their needs were not fully being met, underscoring the necessity for a partner like Everest, the firm’s head of continental Europe has told The Insurer TV.

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Navigators’ Lynanne St. Denis: Tech driving optimal efficiency and risk selection

New tech developments and artificial intelligence may be a buzzword for some; however, Navigators’ Lynanne St. Denis sees “so much upside right now” across not only the E&S space but widely the insurance sector as well.

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Purviance: Al is helping Amwins access the small business market

AI is making small business insurance more efficient by refining data handling processes, according to Amwins CEO Scott Purviance.

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GC’s APAC CEO: Retentions and reinsurance pricing key focus among cedants

Retentions and reinsurance pricing are among the key focus areas for Asia Pacific cedants ahead of the January renewal season, Guy Carpenter’s CEO for the region has said.

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MDU’s Casement pinpoints scale and depth to differentiate MDUConnect

MDUConnect will provide additional member services of a scale and depth that will “really differentiate itself” from anything else in the market, the firm’s insurance director has told The Insurer TV.

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Vipr’s Paul Templar: MGAs, carriers showing an increased appetite for program revenue

Niche insurers and carriers alike are showing a healthy interest in driving up business from the program sector, according to Paul Templar, chief executive officer at Vipr Solutions, a London-based provider of information technology products for the insurance industry.

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Xceedance’s Ryan Stokes sees more regulation for insurers, MGAs a net positive

The capital seen pouring into the insurance sector in recent years has attracted more eyeballs from investors and others, including regulators, which Ryan Stokes of Xceedance sees as “totally a positive” for the industry.

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Sompo’s Gundersen: PFAS forcing middle market into E&S channel

Environmental risks such as PFAS and the concern they are causing admitted carriers is driving smaller businesses and their retail brokers to seek coverage in the E&S market through wholesalers, according to Sara Gundersen, EVP and head of E&S casualty at Sompo .

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Aon Securities’ Pennay: Hurricanes Milton and Helene further validate ILS market

Just a few weeks into his new role as CEO of Aon Securities, Richard Pennay admits that “it’s certainly been an interesting time” having been met by the aftermath of two natural disasters.

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One80’s Pesce: Diversified portfolios help PAs navigate softening pressures

As the market transitions from the recent hard phase, MGAs and program administrators that have diversified portfolios are better placed to maintain profitability amid softening rates, according to Chris Pesce, national programs leader at One80.

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Everest Evolution: big opportunities ahead in the E&S market

The E&S market is well placed to capitalise on greater digitalisation and more reliable tools, said Stephen Buonpane, president of Everest Evolution, in an interview with The Insurer TV.

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Howden: Risk transfer chain alignment critical to “joined-up” value proposition

Broker Howden has called on the industry to deliver a “joined up” risk transfer chain to better service the growing needs of clients, and to be braver when addressing the unknown.

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Enoizi: GC well placed to lead charge on state-backed pools to close protection gap

Addressing the protection gap in Europe remains a top priority as secondary perils such as flooding and hail become more prevalent, according to Guy Carpenter’s Europe CEO Julian Enoizi.

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Swiss Re’s Roder highlights challenges and opportunities in casualty lines

One of the key takeaways from the recent Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo was the ongoing caution among reinsurers around casualty lines amid a complex risk landscape.

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Guy Carpenter eyes expansion in credit and political risk market: Edwards

Portfolio diversification into specialty lines has fuelled recent growth in the credit and political risk market, although challenges linger around the sector’s reputation in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, according to Guy Carpenter’s David Edwards.

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Conduit Re to avoid writing cyber due to unquantifiable systemic events

Trevor Carvey, CEO of Conduit Re, explained to The Insurer TV that the company has avoided writing cyber due to what he saw as the market's inability to predict a large systemic event or correctly quantify its ramifications.

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O’Shea targets diversification as CFC looks to go where “others may fear to tread”

CFC group CEO Louise O’Shea has pledged to “go boldly where no one else has been” as the company continues to grow and diversify its underwriting portfolio.

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Carnegie-Brown replacement must have “huge heart” for market: Scor’s Léger

Scor CEO Thierry Léger has weighed in on the search to find Bruce Carnegie-Brown’s successor as chairman of the Lloyd’s market, outlining that an individual with a proven track record and passion for the sector would be the ideal contender.

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Scor’s Léger: US casualty playing out “as feared”

Scor CEO Thierry Léger has doubled down on a previous call for the reinsurance sector to address the ongoing challenges around casualty and to prove it can deal with social inflation, warning that market conditions in US casualty lines have played out as he’d feared.

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Léger: Scor will “grow earlier rather than later” in continued hard market

Scor will remain focused on seeking risk-adjusted price increases in target lines as part of its strategic plan to “lean into” the hard market, CEO Thierry Léger has commented as he approaches one year at the helm of the Paris-based reinsurer.

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Michael Wade: “The potential £25bn follow market within Lloyd's cannot be ignored”

Michael Wade, a veteran in the (re)insurance industry and chairman of Lloyd's investment vehicle Helios, has hailed the follow market at Lloyd’s as playing a “crucial role” in supporting the market’s growth and attracting more third-party capital.

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BMS to grow MGA and international footprint with Eurazeo “firepower”

Nick Cook, CEO of BMS Group, has said he remains excited about the broker’s expansion into the MGA space and elsewhere internationally, and revealed plans for Eurazeo’s £355mn investment.

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BMS aims to “outmuscle opposition” to meet ambitious growth targets following Eurazeo buy-in

BMS CEO Nick Cook says the group’s reinsurance arm is now ready for the next stage of growth.

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Hampden CEO: Lloyd’s rules to attract private capital “could be simpler”

The rules governing private capital at Lloyd’s are too complicated, with Hampden Agencies and Hampden Capital CEO Alistair Wood describing them as a “complicated onion” which could deter capital from entering the market.

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Asta CEO: Culture has “come a long way” but “still more to do”

Amid several ongoing investigations into allegations of non-financial misconduct within the London market and Lloyd’s, Asta CEO Lorraine Harfitt reflects on how the market’s culture has changed over her three-decade career in our latest Leading Voices programme.

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GC’s Becker: Insurers looking towards alternative capital as retentions increase

Rising attachment points on reinsurance programs are prompting insurers to consider alternative capital options to offset an increase in earnings volatility, according to Dan Becker, CEO of global strategic advisory at Guy Carpenter.

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BMS’ Gillett: International unit to grow “aggressively” by 2028

BMS International CEO Nick Gillett is bullish on the division’s “aggressive” growth plans, estimating that by 2028 the business will have quadrupled in size, with M&A activity a key strategic element.

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Lancashire's Maloney predicts "more orderly" Florida renewals

Lancashire CEO Alex Maloney has hailed current market conditions as the best for "more than a decade" but said investors will likely remain cautious on the sector until the market shows it can deliver consistent profitable returns.

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Volante’s Bains: Successful growth can’t be about chasing “big scores”

Volante Global CEO Talbir Bains is shaping his growth strategies for the MGA platform and Lloyd’s syndicate with a view to “enhancing performance”, commenting that “chasing big scores” on the number of business lines or offices can lead a firm down a “path to failure”.

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McGovern: No benefit to UK being “first mover” on OECD tax

London Market Group chair Sean McGovern has warned there is “no benefit to being the first mover” in implementing the OECD’s global minimum tax rate as the regime can only work if “all major jurisdictions” adopt the approach at a similar time.