September 2020
Contents
Interview: Stephen Catlin Making your own luck
Stephen Catlin has been in the right place at the right time to take advantage of some of the biggest events that have shaped the re/insurance industry over the years.
Webinar report: Clarity in changing times
Bermuda’s response to the pandemic was clear and decisive—and the re/insurance and asset management sectors benefited, say key government and industry figures.
Rising stars: The next generation of leaders
Bermuda:Re+ILS introduces its Rising Stars class of 2020—four of the industry’s under-35s who are tipped for big careers.
Interview: Stephen Catlin Making your own luck
Stephen Catlin has been in the right place at the right time to take advantage of some of the biggest events that have shaped the re/insurance industry over the years.
Interview: Konrad Rentrup 20 years at the helm of Hannover Re Bermuda
Following his retirement in July, Konrad Rentrup reflects on his proudest achievements during almost two decades in charge.
Survey: Terrorism re—still a nascent market
Bermuda:RE+ILS asked readers about the state of today’s terrorism re/insurance market.

Bermuda eyes growth in the terrorism market
Bermuda has established itself as an important centre for terrorism coverage, as AM Best’s Edward J. Zonenberg describes.
Survey: The office of the post-COVID future
Bermuda:Re+ILS surveyed readers about their views on what the future of office-based work may be.
Interview: Bob Richards Bermuda’s second pillar stands tall
Bermuda’s former Deputy Premier has discovered a new calling as an author. He spoke to Bermuda:Re+ILS about his book, race relations and the industry.
Bermuda post-COVID-19
COVID-19 has highlighted new possibilities and challenges for the re/insurance industry says David Brown of EY Bermuda.
Survey: Blockchain—the future of re/insurance?
Advocates claim blockchain can transform the way re/insurance operates. Are they right? Bermuda:Re+ILS asked its readers.
Webinar report: Clarity in changing times
Bermuda’s response to the pandemic was clear and decisive—and the re/insurance and asset management sectors benefited, say key government and industry figures.
Secondary markets: Create an insurance Swift
The time is right to create a real secondary market for insurance, AkinovA’s Dennis Mahoney tells Bermuda:Re+ILS.
The benefits of experience
A broker which has survived tough conditions before can offer creative and independent solutions during the renewals season, says Colin Kelley of Ed Bermuda.
Rising stars: The next generation of leaders
Bermuda:Re+ILS introduces its Rising Stars class of 2020—four of the industry’s under-35s who are tipped for big careers.
Bermuda’s Risk Transfer Hall of Fame: Leading lights of insurance
The fifth instalment of Bermuda’s Risk Transfer Hall of Fame: five individuals who have contributed significantly to Bermuda’s journey as a global risk transfer hub.
Bermuda—ILS
Trapped capital: ILS is the answer
ILS Capital Management has looked at a number of potential solutions to trapped capital, but only one has worked: selling it to investors packaged as ILS.

Geared for growth: Bermuda’s regulatory framework
Bermuda’s regulatory framework has evolved to support ILS growth and innovation potential, say Sarah Demerling and Anna Pereira of ILS Bermuda.
ILS News in brief
A roundup of some of the top stories that have made the news.