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P&C insurtech deal volume strong in Q3 but fundraising value down from Q2
Following a record-breaking second quarter for new non-life insurtech-related funding, the pace in the third quarter has slowed despite seven $100mn-plus rounds so far.
#ReinsuranceMonth: The highlights
For the second consecutive year, The Insurer designated September as #ReinsuranceMonth and dedicated the entire month to providing in-depth coverage of the trends that will shape upcoming reinsurance renewals.
Managing and transferring systemic risk
At a time when the industry is becoming increasingly aware of potential systemic threats, panellists in our final #ReinsuranceMonth virtual debate in association with EY gathered to discuss the impact of systemic risks and what can be done to facilitate the creation of public-private partnerships to help manage the financial ...
BMS Re’s Chandler: Not every casualty QS deal “will have a three in front of it”
There is “not any floor or ceiling” on casualty quota share ceding commissions with reinsurers becoming increasingly discerning about how they deploy their capital, Pete Chandler, president and CEO of BMS’ US reinsurance arm, has commented.
Donelan: Pricing and limit management key to navigating reinsurance market challenges
Reinsurers must focus on core underwriting competencies such as pricing adequacy and limit management following another painful year of primary and secondary peril cat events and to ensure they stay ahead of liability loss-cost trends, according to Sompo International reinsurance CEO Chris Donelan.
Virtual debates
Managing and transferring systemic risk
At a time when the industry is becoming increasingly aware of potential systemic threats, panellists in our final #ReinsuranceMonth virtual debate in association with EY gathered to discuss the impact of systemic risks and what can be done to facilitate the creation of public-private partnerships to help manage the financial ...
Spotlight on Bermuda
In our latest virtual debate as part of #ReinsuranceMonth, our panellists agreed the Bermuda market is poised to take greater advantage of the opportunities residing in the industry and to step up to the challenges both innovatively and competitively.
ILS: Navigating the new normal
Following a string of developing loss events across the world, The Insurer invited a quartet of industry experts to discuss how these will impact the ILS space, in addition to some of the biggest themes dominating this growing segment.
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BMS Re’s Chandler: Not every casualty QS deal “will have a three in front of it”
There is “not any floor or ceiling” on casualty quota share ceding commissions with reinsurers becoming increasingly discerning about how they deploy their capital, Pete Chandler, president and CEO of BMS’ US reinsurance arm, has commented.
Donelan: Pricing and limit management key to navigating reinsurance market challenges
Reinsurers must focus on core underwriting competencies such as pricing adequacy and limit management following another painful year of primary and secondary peril cat events and to ensure they stay ahead of liability loss-cost trends, according to Sompo International reinsurance CEO Chris Donelan.
Acrisure Re’s Hedley: Certain reinsurers taking a “proactive” view of cyber
Acrisure Re CEO Simon Hedley has commented that some reinsurers are still seeing opportunity in the cyber market despite others remaining cautious, while the discipline in the casualty market means conditions in that space should stay positive for the next “year or two”.
Viewpoint
Solving the insurtech puzzle
Marc Piccione examines the recent explosion in technology and access to data that has resulted in the emergence of the insurtech market.
Specialty treaty demand on the rise
Cincinnati Re’s head of specialty reinsurance Bill Lazzaro highlights specialty treaty opportunities.
Curb your volatility to create value
Healthy earnings are vital for a healthy company, but the stability of those earnings can be just as vital in creating value. As catastrophe events become more frequent, carriers need strategies to keep a lid on volatility, writes Bill O’Keefe.
