CONTENTS

EDITOR’S LETTER


Back in Baden: but are reinsurers’ crystal balls accurate?

Most risks are priced on the basis of historic data. But what if the data is no longer applicable to the future nature of that risk?

NEWS


The Baden-Baden briefing

A quick overview of the latest industry updates.

1.1 CLUB INTERVIEW


Flood Re calls for adaptation focus ahead of COP26

As climate change drives increasingly frequent severe weather events, it’s a reminder that we must make real progress quickly by learning to build resilience.

1.1 CLUB INTERVIEW: MIKE VAN SLOOTEN, AON’S REINSURANCE SOLUTIONS


ESG credentials to be requested in renewals discussions

Discussions between buyers and reinsurers in this renewal are complex, and ESG considerations are being pushed to the fore.

UNIPOLRE


Empowering carriers with new telematics offering

UnipolRe has developed a new offering to enable clients to roll out cutting-edge telematics technology capable of having a spectacular effect on the bottom line of motor portfolios.

1.1 CLUB INTERVIEW


RMS: modelling in an uncertain climate

The demands on cat modellers are changing. But it’s not just their role that’s evolving, says RMS’s Laurent Marescot.

1.1 CLUB INTERVIEW


Reinsurance capital inflows: a sign of a healthy market

Peak Re’s Andy Souter thinks the dynamics are a sign of the market’s enduring appeal and robust structure.

RE/INSURANCE LOUNGE INTERVIEW


Overcoming the human factor: augment data to improve an undervalued asset

The potential of data has yet to be fully exploited by the insurance industry, say software specialists at Morning Data.

INTERVIEW: KLAUS-GREGOR HAHN, DEUTSCHE RÜCK


High loss burden likely to move markets in the 2021 renewals

Recent nat cat losses and COVID-19 have put pressure on the industry. As a result, a further hardening of the market can be expected: Hahn.

NEWS


The climate cost comes due in Europe: rates on the way up

Swiss Re estimates that major flooding in July in Germany and Belgium will cost the industry around $12 billion.

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