CONTENTS
COVER STORY
New CEO at NewRe plans ‘evolution not revolution’
But the challenging market will not deter Braune from considering exciting new options for the reinsurer.
INTERVIEW: JOHANNES MARTIN HARTMANN, VIG RE
A return to technical underwriting necessary: VIG Re
The gold standard assessment of the quality of the business relationship is needed, says CEO Hartmann.
COVER STORY
COVID-19 adds unwanted shot to ‘heady cocktails’ for insurers
The pandemic has presented some unique challenges: not least the signposted recession, says Brit Insurance.
NEWS
Depressed investment yields are impacting profitability
The topic is being overlooked, according to Daniel Vestergren of Hiscox Re & ILS.
NEWS
Four key things that will impact renewals season
Munich Re sees ‘room to grow’ but will do so based only on a very disciplined underwriting approach.
NEWS
Pandemic accelerates intermediary trend in life re
Aon has seen growth on the back of this: Colin Dutkiewicz, head of Aon’s Life Reinsurance.
NEWS
Flood risk is driving innovation in risk models in Europe: RMS
Primary insurers want to get a better handle on their risk selection, says risk modeller.
NEWS
Pandemic could be ‘blueprint’ for what could happen in cyber
Swiss Re says demand for cyber cover is rising on the back of heightened COVID-19-related risks.
NEWS
How re/insurers can embrace digital solutions successfully
Communication is key to getting the most out of investment in new technology: GreenKite Associates’ Stanford.
SURVEY
Talent management, COVID-19 and M&A lead at Baden-Baden
Digital advancement and new risks other key areas of focus for the industry, survey finds.
