CONTENTS

COVER

Low interest rates will drive longer hard market

That is compared with previous upturns in pricing due to low interest rates, says Hannover Re’s Pickel.

NEWS

ILS investors favour more diversified approach

Property cat is a piece of ILS but certainly not the whole pie: Hudson.

INTERVIEW: MIKE MITCHELL, SWISS RE

Capacity and exposure the big concerns

The availability of capacity, exposure and price will be the main areas of focus at the renewals.

NEWS

Industry has role to play in making pandemic risk transfer a reality

A new task force will help governments and insurance associations consider the best approach: Guy Carpenter

INTERVIEW: SIMON WIGZELL, UNIPOLRE

Made by buyers, for buyers

UnipolRe sets itself apart in a crowded market.

NEWS

IGI reaps benefits of decision to shun event cancellation pre COVID-19

The reinsurance and underwriting strategy may need to change in a hardening market.

NEWS

Demand for high quality reinsurers is on the rise

Hannover Re expects significant price increases in property and casualty reinsurance.

NEWS

Hardening market creates significant investor opportunities

COVID-19 has highlighted the need to tighten up policy wordings, says ILS Capital Management MD.

NEWS

Launch of B3i Re expands functionality of Cat XoL

B3i Re intends to use blockchain throughout the whole contract lifecycle.

NEWS

Reinsurance remains a vital tool in time of change

Creating new coverages will be crucial to the sector’s long-term relevance: Guy Carpenter

NEWS

Swiss Re expects ‘further market hardening’ in renewals

A number of trends will converge to drive up prices, reinsurer believes.

NEWS

Horizon risks will reinforce hardening

The renewal season to start earlier and be a very measured process: Aon experts.

Welcome

Interview: Michael Pickel, Hannover Re