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Industry is underestimating hurricane risk: Swiss Re’s Pande
The (re)insurance industry is not taking full account of the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) in its underwriting of hurricane risk, despite no sign of a change from the warm phase of the cycle that tends to drive increased activity, according to Swiss Re’s Mohit Pande.
Swiss Re’s Lot: Sustainable profitability key to long-term partnerships
While the ongoing impact of Covid-19 dominated much of the conversation during virtual Baden-Baden discussions this month, issues around large man-made losses, climate change and the low-yield environment contributed to “complex conversations” around renewals.
Up next: hyper social inflation?
Social inflation in the time of Covid – Mia Finsness, managing executive, global casualty underwriting and claims at Markel, asks whether the pandemic is distracting casualty insurers from the bigger threat
Swiss Re’s da Victoria Lobo: Infectious disease exclusions set to dominate renewal discussions
Discussions around infectious disease exclusions, low interest rates and aggregate losses will dominate conversations ahead of the upcoming 1 January renewal, according to Nikhil da Victoria Lobo, head of Western and Southern Europe at Swiss Re.
Cyber underwriters avoid Covid exclusions even as ransomware concerns soar
At this time we have seen no evidence that insurers or reinsurers have added Covid-19 exclusions to Cyber policies, although they are asking clients more questions about business resilience and continuity planning relating to the pandemic amid an “enormous” rise in ransomware attacks, Guy Carpenter’s Siobhan O’Brien has told The ...
Social inflation, elevated cats and low interest rates are main 1.1 drivers: Wolfe
Social inflation, elevated cat activity and low interest rates are the main drivers of rate firming pressures in the reinsurance market, despite the impact of Covid-19, according to Swiss Re’s president of US P&C Keith Wolfe.
Lessons from a pandemic
CCR Re’s chief business development officer Patrick Delalleau reflects on what the industry has learnt in 2020 and why these lessons are shaping the conversations during this year’s virtual Baden-Baden event.
Harnessing market conditions for DA success
Chris Hardcastle, managing director of Alesco Delegated Authority, gives his views on the current state of the DA market and where future opportunities lie.
Swiss Re’s Lohbeck: Early renewal requests telling of state of the market
Large industry losses, Covid-19 exclusions, prior year deterioration and some capacity withdrawals are all contributing to rate strengthening across most specialty lines as request for renewals come in early, according to Anne Lohbeck, head global specialty, property & specialty underwriting at Swiss Re.
Swiss Re’s Baertschi: Secondary perils creeping up industry losses as climate change worsens
The industry should be wary of the increasing “frequency and severity” in secondary perils as the risks associated with climate change become more prevalent and cost (re)insurers more each year, warns Urs Baertschi, CEO of Reinsurance EMEA at Swiss Re.
The changing nature of risk
Guy Carpenter’s North America CEO, John Trace, regards the impact of black swan events, the necessity of product innovation, the ramifications of Covid-19 and the opportunites available for the industry to seize…
Leading from the front
Simon Hedley, president of Beach and CEO of Beach North America, an Acrisure Company, on how a blend of strong analytical and broking skills will help clients “find a way” during challenging times
Casualty upheaval places profitability in the spotlight at renewal: Guy Carpenter’s Ross
Changing dynamics in the casualty markets are causing reinsurers to place more scrutiny on portfolio profitability, according to Guy Carpenter managing director Chris Ross.
Bermuda’s relevance in global market grows as submissions soar
The Insurer caught up with Allied World’s Colm Singleton and Aon’s Joe Rego on the market prospects presented in Bermuda and how the industry is capitalising on these opportunities with innovation at its core
Rethinking war exclusions will help better manage cyber catastrophe risk
A new framework is needed to address catastrophic cyber risk more effectively than existing war exclusions, argues Jon Bateman
Ethnicity and mental health dominate D&I agenda
Ethnicity, family and care situations and mental health were the big themes at this year’s Dive In Festival and with over 21,000 people registering, it was a record-breaking year for the festival.
ILS funds could move towards pandemic risk as reinsurers step back
ILS investors have an opportunity in pandemic risk because reinsurers are wary amid Covid-19, despite the sector still being profitable in 2020, according to Colin Dutkiewicz, global head of life for Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions business.
Streaming now on The ReInsurer TV!
It’s been another week of interviews with industry leaders at The ReInsurer as we tap into the important topics and events that are shaping the market in the run up to the 1.1 renewals.
Investment for a sustainable future
The ReInsurer caught up with Hannah Simons and Beat Holliger from Schroders on the group’s commitment to ESG investing and why ILS is well suited to this approach.
Are we in for another record-breaking year?
In the midst of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Pete Dailey, vice president at RMS compares and contrasts 2005, perhaps the most memorable Atlantic season in recorded history, to 2020.
Insurers running to flood, not away from it
GC’s Carter: D&I agenda is “critical” for future industry success
Communication is key as Covid-19 places mental wellbeing top of the agenda: Aon’s Christian
Global cat pool needs “significant” improvements at renewal: Axis Re’s Arora
Will retro hardening fuel reinsurance rating momentum at 1.1?
Passing the test?
Streaming now on The ReInsurer TV!
Investor interest builds after Covid-19 demonstrates ILS value as an asset class
What is the ‘new normal’?
What would be different if hurricane Katrina hit today?
Getting in front of growth opportunities
The real-world allure of the ‘cat bond’
Interconnected exposures
Real partners feel the pain
Trends, truth and trajectory of mortgage reinsurance
Legal blind spots
Building property momentum for 1.1
Shaping a more sustainable future
Engaging with innovators to better manage risks
Swiss Re’s Ojeisekhoba: Liability lines require multiple years of “double-digit” rate rises
Looking to the numbers in marine treaty
Unknown territory
Will Covid-19 infect your corporate strategy?
Why reputation and relevance has never mattered more for our industry
Covid distraction
Embracing the ‘new better’
Holding the Line: A look ahead to 1.1
Covid-19: Issues for ILS
Modelling the future
Streaming now on The ReInsurer TV!
Trade winds
Making sense of a changing pandemic picture
Lloyd’s down, but primed to meet the challenge
The power of the flywheel
Improving the capitalisation structure of the industry
Change agents
Covid-19 pandemic: An unparalleled event
Reconnecting non-marine treaty
Unprecedented demand for ADCs and LPTs: Marcell
Judgment Day: What to expect from the FCA Test Case decision next week…
Streaming now on The ReInsurer TV!
Challenges bring opportunity for (re)insurance in Asia
Legacy market hits high gear
New age of opportunities
Flight path to recovery
Platforms to the fore
Reassessing typhoon risk in Japan
Towards the predictable pandemic
ILS yields driving investor demand post-pandemic
Quota shares and sidecars – attracting capital