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

David Vigier, chief commercial officer and head of captives strategy at HDI, told The Insurer TV that France’s regulatory overhaul in 2023 to become a captive-friendly domicile took years of lobbying from the risk management community.

It is my belief that we are at the beginning of a global parametric insurance revolution. Parametric is the lead violin in a symphony of risk transfer

Bradley Meier, CEO of NormanMax Syndicate 3939

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

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

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

Liberty Mutual’s Moore: Reinsurers must focus on more than rate cycles

In a rapidly changing risk landscape, reinsurers must adapt to client-specific needs rather than solely focusing on rate cycles, according to Matthew Moore, president of underwriting at Liberty Mutual Global Risk Solutions.

Swiss Re’s Lot: Five year >$100bn nat cat loss record musn’t be sidelined in renewal discussions

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

Aon: Reinsurer appetite for earnings covers slowly returning ahead of 1.1.2025

GC’s Mowery: “Vibrant” reinsurance market bolstered by structural changes

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Lessons from 1.4: Gallagher Re’s James Vickers on the outlook for reinsurers and buyers at upcoming renewals

This year’s 1.4 renewals saw a continuation of many of the trends which characterised the 1 January renewal season, with reinsurers more confident in their appetite to grow but some struggling to fulfil their premium appetite.

Fri 5 Apr 2024

Everest’s Klinger: Climate change and inflation to drive reinsurance demand

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Everest’s Klinger: Climate change and inflation to drive reinsurance demand

Everest’s head of international reinsurance Artur Klinger spoke to The Insurer TV ahead of the Guy Carpenter Baden-Baden Reinsurance Symposium taking place on Sunday 22 October 2023 at the Kongresshaus Baden-Baden.

Fri 20 Oct 2023

QBE Re’s Killourhy: Attachment point is “more important” than rate

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QBE Re’s Killourhy: Attachment point is “more important” than rate

Speaking exclusively with The Insurer TV, QBE Re managing director Chris Killourhy said recent renewals had seen a “change in philosophy” for reinsurers, noting that attachment points and avoiding secondary perils have been more important than rate, with much of the same expected at 1.1.2024.

Thu 12 Oct 2023

Sompo Intl’s James: 1.1 renewal discussions shaping up to be “rational” and “sensible”

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Sompo Intl’s James: 1.1 renewal discussions shaping up to be “rational” and “sensible”

Following a year of “massive” change for the industry, including big shifts in terms and conditions, pricing and risk volatility, both cedants and end clients are seeking stability, according to Julian James, CEO of global markets at Sompo International Commercial P&C Insurance.

Fri 29 Sep 2023

KBW’s Satkauskas: Munich Re remains standout stock among Europe’s Big Four reinsurers

Acrisure Re’s CEO: Regional carriers hit hardest by last year’s renewal chaos

BMS Re’s Watkins: Shifts in attachment points don’t devalue reinsurers’ proposition

Reinsurers warned of need to build reserve buffer for longer-tail classes

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

Lancashire's Maloney predicts "more orderly" Florida renewals

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