CONTENTS

INTERVIEW: MOSES OJEISEKHOBA, SWISS RE

Preparing for economic turbulence

The last three years have seen multiple economic shocks. Swiss Re’s CEO for reinsurance Moses Ojeisekhoba spoke about how the reinsurer assesses the unforeseeable.

INTERVIEW: NANCY BEWLAY, AXA XL REINSURANCE

Why smart cycle management is key to ‘tricky’ nat cat line

An exodus of capacity from the property cat market has resulted in the best pricing in that sector since 2006, says Nancy Bewlay.

NEWS

Demand for cat cover rises as market’s risk appetite dips

Soaring inflation and the impacts of climate change are expected to be key topics for Hannover Re.

INTERVIEW: DAN DICK, AON’S REINSURANCE SOLUTIONS

Cedants must form their own view of risk

Aon has recognised that comprehensive risk analysis does not result from taking today’s event sets and adjusting them.

NEWS

Tats Hoshina eyes new reinsurer

Former Tokio Millennium CEO Tats Hoshina seeks backers for new reinsurer.

INTERVIEW: LAURENT MONTADOR, CCR

Rate increases must be shared

Cedants understand that hardening rates in all lines must be borne by all, says Laurent Montador of CCR and CCR Re.

NEWS

Now is the time to invest in reinsurance

Surplus lines carriers are reaping the rewards as admitted carriers withdraw capacity in certain areas.

INTERVIEW: DIETER WINKEL, LIBERTY MUTUAL REINSURANCE

Stability 20 years in the making

Dieter Winkel of LM Re explains how the company’s joined-up thinking has ensured, and will continue to ensure, stability and sustainability.

NEWS

Location is the key to wind losses

Forget frequency, location is everything when mulling wind risk: Karen Clark.

INTERVIEW: ACHIM BOSCH, DEUTSCHE RÜCK

A new focus on Asia

Entry into the Asian market is the ‘next logical step’ as the reinsurer continues to diversify its portfolio, Achim Bosch tells Monte Carlo Today.

NEWS

Bermuda eyes lead on specialty

Bermuda set to become global centre of specialty re/insurance, says ABIR.

NEWS

US-Bermudian reinsurers thrive

AM Best’s composite of US and Bermudian reinsurers posted an improved underwriting margin in 2021.

NEWS

Scarcity of naïve capacity will elongate hard market

The market remains cyclical and it is only a matter of time before it turns again: Charles Manchester.

INTERVIEW: JOHANNES MARTIN HARTMANN, VIG RE

‘Power of inflation’ to drive nat cat price hikes

This year marks a ‘fundamental change’ in the market, says chairman of VIG Re, Johannes Martin Hartmann.

NEWS

Insurers need fresh tactics to navigate 1/1 renewal

Insurers heading into the 1/1 renewals may be forced to abandon their preferred track, say experts at Aon.

NEWS

Beware of a ‘great resignation’

Insurers warned to invest in talent to manage a people shortage.

INTERVIEW: GERRY GLOMBICKI, FITCH RATINGS

More ransomware drives cyber price

Demand is rising for insurance coverage and insurers need more data, says Gerry Glombicki of Fitch Ratings.

NEWS

Industry must prove its value in a crisis

It’s time for the re/insurance industry to truly demonstrate its value: Inver Re.

NEWS

Cat events hit largest reinsurers

Natural cats and volatile markets weigh heavily on the H1 results of Europe’s big four: Moody’s.

ANALYSIS

How robust are your reinsurance recoverables?

A new report by Litmus Analysis has unveiled an often overlooked reality about the reinsurer credit risk a cedant is taking.

NEWS

Caribbean insurers’ climate worries

The pandemic has highlighted vulnerabilities in the region, says AM Best.

NEWS

The market battles headwinds

S&P retains a negative outlook for global reinsurance sector.

NEWS

Underwriting strong, yet ROE is weakening

Return on equity and shareholders’ equity have been impacted by investment markets, says Gallagher Re.

NEWS

Price increases boost reinsurers

Price hikes and higher investment income will boost earnings: Moody’s.

NEWS

ILS can solve property-cat gap

ILS investors can fill the void in property-cat capacity: Lohmann of Schroders.

NEWS

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