Clarity… but not closureIn only a few hours time we will discover the outcome of a critically important Covid-19 legal test case in the UK High Court.
Why reputation and relevance has never mattered more for our industrySo far, 2020 has been a year like no other – we are still navigating the effects of the global Covid pandemic, rates are hardening, and there has been a flurry of capital raising initiatives.
Trade windsRussell Group’s Suki Basi outlines the important role of trade in global economics, urging the (re)insurance industry to look more closely at its exposures.
Making sense of a changing pandemic pictureThe world is still learning about Covid-19 and how to cope with it, and as RMS’ Maria Lomelo said, this balancing act is proving to be a tough one to master.
Lloyd’s down, but primed to meet the challengeWhile Covid-19 losses pushed Lloyd’s to a loss for the first half of 2020, a significantly improved underlying performance is a promising sign, says Fitch’s Ekaterina Ishchenko.
The power of the flywheelFor David Unsworth, the flywheel concept captures TigerRisk’s core strategy as the team pushes forward as one to solve tomorrow’s business challenges.
Improving the capitalisation structure of the industryCapital allocation within Lloyd’s and run-off are two key focus areas for Schroder Secquaero as it continues to investigate innovative, alternative capital diversification structures for current and prospective clients.
Change agentsEY’s Simon Burtwell on how a new and more dynamic value exchange will fuel growth in large commercial and reinsurance business.
Covid-19 pandemic: An unparalleled eventThe (re)insurance sector is well versed at navigating market-changing events, and is well positioned to address the near and long-term impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, says David Priebe, chairman of Guy Carpenter.
Reconnecting non-marine treatyA look back at last year’s renewal helps us understand what lies ahead, says David Baldwin, managing director of non-marine treaty reinsurance at Ed.
Comment: E&S outlook underratedAM Best holds a negative outlook on the US surplus lines sector. But the data for the first half of 2020 shows strong momentum, despite the challenges of Covid-19.
Active 2020 hurricane season may yet eat into (re)insurer capital…The Atlantic hurricane season is continuing to break records, with Sally surpassing 2005’s Hurricane Stan as the earliest S-named storm on record.
Communicating the value of (re)insurance to societyIt takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it,” industry sage Warren Buffett once warned.
Challenges bring opportunity for (re)insurance in AsiaThe silver lining to any challenge is the opportunity it brings, and, in Asia, reinsurers may be on the cusp of unlocking significant potential, says Fitch’s Jessica Pratiwi and Siew Wai Wan.
Legacy market hits high gearWhile it may not be the top story of the year, the legacy market is red hot, says TigerRisk’s Seth Ruff.
New age of opportunitiesNo segment in the primary space has more clearly demonstrated the necessary acumen and adaptability to position themselves to capitalize on recent developments than the MGA space, says Transverse’s Ethan Allen and Robert Maloney.
Flight path to recoveryIn light of the increase in the value of grounded aircraft exposures, Russell Group’s Suki Basi explains why realising these figures is beneficial for (re)insurers.
Platforms to the foreWith Covid-19 causing major disruption to the (re)insurance industry, Igor Best-Devereux – the founder and CEO of electronic placing platform eReinsure – tells The ReInsurer how the pandemic has brought the cost of distribution to the fore…
Reassessing typhoon risk in JapanRecent typhoon activity in June has been a wake-up call for the (re)insurance industry. RMS’ Margaret Joseph discusses some key learnings from the 2018-19 events.
The right kind of painFor cat underwriters treading the fine line between the pain of further losses in a mounting year of attritional hits and the promise of a sustained hard market, Laura looks like fitting the bill as a manageable momentum builder.