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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Institutional investors remain cautious on cyber cat bonds

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

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

Voralia: Everest’s approach remains disciplined heading into renewals

Everest’s Klinger: Strong reinsurance growth amid industry challenges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Navigators’ Garrison: Some areas of casualty could be uninsurable if legal system abuse unchecked

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

AdvantageGo’s Summers on the power of data to add value to underwriting

Hiscox Re’s Wilken: “We don’t want to be all things to all players”

Xceedance’s Clausner: Industry can “reap the benefits” of opportunities through digital transformation

Russell Group’s Basi: “Spreading the word” for connected risk

Supercede’s Rose on the changing role of data in reinsurance

Aon and ICEYE join forces to revolutionise flood and wildfire risk analytics

Ironshore’s Dolan: Market dislocation continues to provide opportunity for E&S underwriters

Cyber reinsurance market shifts focus as resilience grows and cat bonds surge

CCR Re eyeing sustainable growth and global expansion, says CEO Labilloy

Casualty panel warns on PFAS risk amid potential for $80bn of US litigation

Howden’s Douglas: New Resilience Laboratory can help scale climate solutions

GC’s Krohn: New wave of credit risk rules set to reshape financial markets

Acrisure Re’s Hedley warns reinsurers will not return to frequency covers amid demand for structured solutions

Turk: Lloyd’s is relinquishing “invasive” oversight following results turnaround

Scott Egan: MGA valuations not fully reflected in SiriusPoint share price

AdvantageGo’s Summers on the power of data to add value to underwriting

Hiscox Re’s Wilken: “We don’t want to be all things to all players”

Xceedance’s Clausner: Industry can “reap the benefits” of opportunities through digital transformation

Russell Group’s Basi: “Spreading the word” for connected risk

Supercede’s Rose on the changing role of data in reinsurance

Aon and ICEYE join forces to revolutionise flood and wildfire risk analytics

Ironshore’s Dolan: Market dislocation continues to provide opportunity for E&S underwriters

Cyber reinsurance market shifts focus as resilience grows and cat bonds surge

CCR Re eyeing sustainable growth and global expansion, says CEO Labilloy

Casualty panel warns on PFAS risk amid potential for $80bn of US litigation

Howden’s Douglas: New Resilience Laboratory can help scale climate solutions

GC’s Krohn: New wave of credit risk rules set to reshape financial markets

Acrisure Re’s Hedley warns reinsurers will not return to frequency covers amid demand for structured solutions

Turk: Lloyd’s is relinquishing “invasive” oversight following results turnaround

Scott Egan: MGA valuations not fully reflected in SiriusPoint share price

Aon’s Zakhary: Embracing risk through a data-driven approach

Howden outlines ‘Vision 30/30’ £10bn growth plan

“Huge increase” in parametric discussions in Monte Carlo: panel

Asta’s Harfitt reveals $4bn growth ambition for 2025

Pro’s Maleary: European MGA growth to accelerate as super cycle expands beyond US

Lexicon's William Pitt: Capital inefficiencies holding back insurance sector growth

Lloyd's CEO John Neal on ambition: Is $100bn growth target enough?

Verisk’s Shavel: AI making it easier to calculate casualty exposures

GC’s Carter and Aspen’s Cloutier on capital selectivity, discipline and innovation

Ex-Willis Re CEO Cavanagh welcomes WTW return to reinsurance broking

Moody's Rahnama: If Hurricane Otis had hit Miami it could have caused $100bn in losses

Gallagher Re’s Wakefield and Flasinski: “Our focus is on being the most client centric”

MS Re’s Wiest: Capacity is there at the right price

Moody’s Muir-Wood: Social and economic inflation make parametric covers appealing

Lockton Re’s Bisset: Retro capacity to rise as clients seek frequency covers

Swiss Re’s Lohbeck: Cyber, credit and construction lead specialty reinsurance opportunities

Moody’s Brookes: Improved cyber and secondary perils data creating ILS opportunities

Moody’s plans SCS model launch in 2025 amid rising industry demand

Aspen CEO Cloutier aims to keep group whole in future capital event

GC’s Franco: “Explosion of interest” in parametric products

Aon’s Marcell: Reinsurers enjoy equilibrium, but some cedants questioning value amid renewals pressure

Monte Carlo RVS preview (Part 1): All eyes on impact of casualty deterioration on deal structures

Monte Carlo RVS preview (Part 2): Specialty risk at the forefront of conversations

Bretton Woods’ Barron: Taylor Swift cancellations unlikely to affect contingency rates

Pitt: Family offices interest in sector on the rise

CRC Group’s Carlson: D&O soft market may be coming to an end

Axis’ Freeman: Cyber no different from any other risk, everything correlates in the tail

Aon’s Schultz: Cyber ILS poised for growth in wake of CrowdStrike outage

Twelve Capital’s Ramseier: Size matters more than ever in the ILS market

Ruth Lux: Insurers can play critical role in climate resilience planning

Ferma chief: risk managers must continuously adapt insurance strategies

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

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

MS Amlin targeting general liability SME business via delegated authority market

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

Ferma chief: risk managers must continuously adapt insurance strategies

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

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

MS Amlin targeting general liability SME business via delegated authority market

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

Armilla AI CEO: Most AI coverage not fit for purpose

Awareness driving increased parametric adoption by corporations: Ferma panel

Parisi: No room for complacency after near misses

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

Airbus Defence & Space insurance head: Cyber needs further simplification

CFC’s Phillips forecasts further cyber rate declines in 2025

Bassiouni: Underwriters shortening coverage periods to 3-6 months amid Middle East escalation fears

Satellite imagery shows Milton flood losses similar to Helene but wind losses likely larger

PPL’s Mason: Focusing on obligation to market key to platform regaining trust

Howden’s Douglas: New Resilience Laboratory can help scale climate solutions

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Supercede’s Rose on the changing role of data in reinsurance

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Ironshore’s Dolan: Market dislocation continues to provide opportunity for E&S underwriters

Cyber reinsurance market shifts focus as resilience grows and cat bonds surge

CCR Re eyeing sustainable growth and global expansion, says CEO Labilloy

Casualty panel warns on PFAS risk amid potential for $80bn of US litigation

Howden’s Douglas: New Resilience Laboratory can help scale climate solutions

GC’s Krohn: New wave of credit risk rules set to reshape financial markets

Acrisure Re’s Hedley warns reinsurers will not return to frequency covers amid demand for structured solutions

Turk: Lloyd’s is relinquishing “invasive” oversight following results turnaround

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Howden outlines ‘Vision 30/30’ £10bn growth plan

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Pro’s Maleary: European MGA growth to accelerate as super cycle expands beyond US

Lexicon's William Pitt: Capital inefficiencies holding back insurance sector growth

Lloyd's CEO John Neal on ambition: Is $100bn growth target enough?

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