All Leading Voices articles
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NewsQBE’s Horton: Industry “not getting pricing right” in world of more cat losses
The industry’s failure to price cat risk appropriately over a number of years is why the market is only now “reacting quite heavily”, said QBE’s chief executive Andrew Horton.
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QBE’s Horton: Inflation will “stick around” longer than banks predict it will
Inflation is likely to be around for longer than most central banks and governments predict and the industry should be prepared for that, QBE’s chief executive Andrew Horton has warned.
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Irick: TMK poised for specialty and P&C growth following treaty reinsurance exit
Lloyd’s carrier Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) is eyeing opportunities across its specialty and P&C portfolio after withdrawing from the treaty market earlier this year, CEO Brad Irick has told this publication, describing the move to stop underwriting reinsurance as “a very difficult decision for the company”.
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The Insurer TV: Axis looking to “reclaim our space” as a specialist (re)insurer
Vince Tizzio, who was recently appointed CEO of specialty insurance and reinsurance at Axis Capital, has told The Insurer TV that his company is looking to reclaim its space in the market following its withdrawal from property reinsurance.
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Pool Re’s Clementi: Industry cannot “run for the hills” on systemic risk
Pool Re CEO Tom Clementi has warned that the (re)insurance industry must face the challenges presented by systemic risks and increase its footprint or run the risk of losing its relevance in the next decade.
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Quote unquote with Richard Brindle
Snapshot highlights from The Insurer TV’s Leading Voices interview with Fidelis and Lancashire founder Richard Brindle
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Brindle: Lloyd’s deserves credit but remediation not yet a “done deal”
Fidelis founder Richard Brindle has not been shy in critiquing Lloyd’s during his lengthy (re)insurance career, but he balances this with some measured praise for the Corporation’s recent leadership during the latest The Insurer TV interview.
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Richard Brindle interviewed: “Nobody feels like they’re getting screwed”
Fidelis CEO Richard Brindle has earned a reputation as an underwriting innovator during his near four decades in the (re)insurance space, from his tenure with Lloyd’s insurer Tarquin Underwriting in the 1990s, through the formation of Lancashire in the 2000s and the subsequent launch of Fidelis in 2015.
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Wagstaff warns of “worrying” lack of detail in new UK financial reform bill
It was billed as a revolutionary package that would force regulators to promote the global competitiveness of the UK’s financial sector and slash unnecessary red tape, but Caroline Wagstaff, CEO of the London Market Group (LMG), has said the new Financial Services and Markets Bill contains a “worrying” lack of ...
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Matt Power: One80 on course to reach $500mn revenue this year
Expansive specialty wholesaler and underwriting platform One80 Intermediaries is on course to end 2022 at around $500mn of revenue, while its recently launched affinity business is expected to grow to become the leading broker in that space in the US, according to the firm’s president Matt Power.
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Risk Strategies CEO: Higher interest rates will not have significant impact on consolidation
Although rising interest rates will have some “cooling effect” on consolidation in the red-hot distribution space, the impact won’t be significant because of the amount of capital looking to be deployed, according to Risk Strategies CEO John Mina.
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The Insurer TV: Bermuda Premier pledges to enhance London collaboration
Bermuda and London can further enhance their relationship as complementary markets with the island keen to provide additional capacity to the London market, according to Premier David Burt.
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WTW’s Dunlop calls for “common standards and approaches” to improve ESG collaboration
WTW’s managing director Nick Dunlop said the (re)insurance industry must develop some “common standards and approaches” in order to improve its response to climate and ESG risk so “we can make it easier for each other”.
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Sompo Intl’s James: Aggregation of systemic risks and inflation present ongoing challenges for industry
Understanding the interconnectivity and aggregation of systemic risk is a key priority for Sompo International’s Julian James as he considers today’s risk landscape ahead of this year’s Airmic conference which is currently underway in Liverpool, UK.
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AUB CEO declares Tysers deal “exceptionally positive” for Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s and the wider London insurance market will benefit substantially from AUB Group’s £500mn+ (A$880mn) agreed acquisition of Tysers, the CEO of the Australian group has said in an exclusive interview with The Insurer TV.
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Liiba’s CEO Croft: Government must help London market unlock $125bn net-zero opportunity
A flexible regulatory framework will be “critical” if the London market is to realise the $125bn a year premium growth opportunity that could be unlocked from net-zero prospects, according to London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association (Liiba) CEO Christopher Croft.
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Steadfast’s Kelly: Cat events “sucking capital out of the Australian market”
The increase in the frequency and severity of bushfires and flooding in Australia is discouraging investors from providing capital for the Australian insurance market. However, there seems to be enough capital around to sustain such losses, according to Steadfast Group co-founder and CEO Robert Kelly.
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Conduit Re’s Carvey: QS v XoL mix to shift as market dynamics evolve
Conduit Re will continue to adjust the balance of its portfolio between quota share and excess of loss (XoL) as it manages fluctuations in the cycle, CEO Trevor Carvey has said, with the Bermudian reinsurer confident of expanding its footprint at the upcoming mid-year renewals.
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MS Amlin’s Slabbert: Govt intervention may be needed to keep East Coast cover affordable
Natural catastrophe covers in the US remain underpriced by between 10 to 15 percent, the CEO of MS Amlin AUL Johan Slabbert has said, with the executive calling on the government to play a greater role in making insurance affordable for buyers on the East Coast.
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Guy Carpenter’s Carter: Pandemic had “profound effect” on industry talent
Covid-19 has had a significant impact on young professionals in the market, according to Guy Carpenter’s chairman of capital solutions Vicky Carter, who says the industry must do more to meet the demands of the market’s “rising professionals” to ensure it is able to attract and retain the best talent.
