The Reinsurance Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Reinsurance Podcast
Do you struggle with the intricacies of reinsurance? Join our co-hosts, Jerad Leigh and Ben Rose (co-founders of Supercede and genuine reinsurance nerds), as they delve into the medium-paced world of cedents, brokers and reinsurance underwriting. If you need help understanding the landscape, or just want a little more industry knowledge to ensure glazing over of eyes at parties, come along for the adventure!
Jenny Tilley joins us to unpack how the Under 35s are reshaping reinsurance networking through sports, socials, and inclusive events. From beginner golf days to casual run clubs, this one’s all about building community, confidence, and connections outside the office. A must-listen for anyone early in their industry journey!
EPISODE LINKS:
Jenny's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-tilley-78a8159b/
The Under 35s Reinsurance Group: https://www.under35s.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:56) From Archaeology to Reinsurance
(03:24) Discovering the Under 35s
(04:42) Joining the Committee & Building Events
(06:11) Making Networking More Inclusive
(07:42) Beginner Golf Days
(09:14) Under 35s Running Club
(10:58) Growing Community Through Sport
(12:10) Solo Sign-Ups & Better Networking
(13:35) Choosing Events That Work
(15:03) How to Stay Updated
(16:28) Expanding Engagement in 2025
(17:26) Final Thoughts & How to Get Involved
The deal’s done… now the real work begins. In this episode, we dive into the post-placement problem haunting the reinsurance market. From ghostly data gaps to clunky legacy systems, we explore why post-placement processes break down — and what the industry must do to fix them before the next renewal cycle.
EPISODE LINKS:
Industry Survey (5 minutes at most!): https://form.typeform.com/to/IZw31ohOhttps://form.typeform.com/to/IZw31ohO
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:32 Reinsurance's Ghost Problem
04:29 The Forgotten Back Office
06:02 Complex Contracts
07:40 Everyone Fudging the Data (And Why It’s a Problem)
09:28 Data Lag & the Lloyd’s SRS Return Challenge
11:00 Manual Madness vs Modern Possibilities
12:17 Legacy Systems: Built in Basements, Breaking Today
14:04 When Innovation Breaks Everything
15:15 Audit Risk as a Catalyst for Change
16:47 Claims Leakage & the Real Cost of Sloppy Data
18:30 From Ghosts to F1: A Better Way to Collaborate
20:10 It’s Not About Ambition – It’s About Audit Panic
21:52 Better Outcomes via Better Systems
23:27 Efficiency is Never the Main Reason
24:36 We Don’t Even Know Who Finished the Race
25:50 Industry Survey: Tell Us We’re Wrong
28:00 Supercede’s Journey into Post-Placement Data
29:33 Final Thoughts
Meg Green of the Insurance Insider reflects on 25 years of interviewing the industry’s most influential leaders. From shifting market cycles to the rise of MGAs and AI, Meg shares insider perspectives on what CEOs really think - and what shapes January 1 renewals.
EPISODE LINKS:
Meg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themeggreen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/themeggreen/
Insurance Insider: https://www.insuranceinsider.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
02:25 – How industry interviews evolved
04:05 – CEOs vs junior execs
06:00 – Market themes
07:45 – Shifts in industry talent
10:00 – AI’s role in shaping insurance
Sebastian Cook, Deputy CEO at Howden Re, shares his perspective on the reinsurance landscape heading into 2026. He discusses volatility, international growth, reinsurer appetite, and how thoughtful strategies can align buyers and sellers. Gain insight into capital, climate, and collaboration in today’s market.
EPISODE LINKS:
Seb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-cook-b862ba133/
Howden Re: https://www.howdenre.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Key market themes
02:45 Bridging buyers and sellers
04:15 International market focus
05:40 Making Monte Carlo count
07:10 Climate, geopolitics, & tech
08:40 Howden Re’s approach
09:40 Looking ahead into 2026
Garret Gray, CEO of Cotality, joins us in Monte Carlo to discuss how secondary perils like wildfires and hail are reshaping the insurance landscape. He shares personal lessons from wildfire loss, the impact of inflation on claims, and why education and better modeling are critical for reinsurers in 2026.
EPISODE LINKS:
Garret's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garretgray/https://www.linkedin.com/in/garretgray/
Cotality: https://www.cotality.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:42 Cotality’s focus on high-frequency perils
03:28 First-hand experience on wildfire
05:50 Recovery challenges & the reality of claims
07:06 Insurability concerns & secondary peril pressures
08:20 Existing models vs. building new ones
09:42 Impacts on modelling & claims
11:00 Why Cotality rebranded
Christopher Hayday, Head of Specialty Lines at Gallagher Re, joins us in Monte Carlo to share his outlook on specialty markets, reinsurance cycles, and growth opportunities for 2026. He highlights lessons from recent losses, the role of retro, evolving client needs, and why talent and relationships remain critical.
EPISODE LINKS:
Chris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hayday-acii-5b993413/
Gallagher Re: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:52) Monte Carlo 2026 Kickoff
(02:00) Market Conditions & Reinsurance Cycle
(03:34) Specialty Lines Overview
(05:30) Political Violence & Terror Trends
(07:15) Capacity, Competition & Profitability
(08:35) What to Watch in the Next 12 Months
(10:10) Looking Ahead: Talent, Data & Client Platforms
(11:10) Closing Thoughts
Blueprint 2’s rollout has been delayed until 2028, shifting the conversation on London market digitalisation. James Willison joins us to unpack what this means for brokers, reinsurers, and technology platforms — from testing and interoperability to turning the delay into an opportunity for smarter transformation.
EPISODE LINKS:
James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswillison/
WCL: https://webconnectivityltd.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) Blueprint 2 update
(03:10) Speed in market change
(05:00) Lessons from the build phase
(07:05) What firms should focus on
(09:00) The interoperability challenge
(11:00) Standards & structured data
(12:40) AI’s role in the Blueprint journey
(14:30) Data-driven processes
(15:45) James’ outlook for the next year
Darren Powell and Shevawn Barder return to share how Pinpoint is scaling rapidly with new offices, strategic hires, and proprietary underwriting technology. They reveal why discipline, culture, and talent are central to their model, and how they’re positioning Pinpoint for sustainable growth across London, New York, and beyond.
EPISODE LINKS:
Darren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-powell-52584bb/
Shevawn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shevawn-barder-00a56963/
Pinpoint: https://www.pinpoint-ins.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Key themes from Monte Carlo
(03:20) Pinpoint’s first year
(05:40) Building infrastructure & scaling methodically
(08:05) Proprietary tech & underwriting discipline
(10:10) Culture, talent, & the London advantage
(12:25) Outlook for 2026
(13:40) Final thoughts
James Richards, Client Director at Slipcase, shares what’s really driving the reinsurance headlines. From broker battles and global M&A to AI adoption and the climate conversation, he explains how media trends reveal shifting priorities — and what industry professionals should focus on as they prepare for 2026 renewals.
EPISODE LINKS:
James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-richards-62b67611b/
Slipcase: https://www.slipcase.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
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David Govrin, Group President and CEO Global Reinsurance of SiriusPoint, shares hard-won lessons from decades in reinsurance. From property volatility to divergent casualty views and specialty challenges, he explains how to price risk, allocate capital, and maintain true underwriting discipline—crucial insights for navigating shifting market conditions heading into 2026.
EPISODE LINKS:
David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-govrin-48007917/
SiriusPoint: https://www.siriuspt.com/https://www.siriuspt.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) – Intro
(02:10) – Key themes this year
(04:15) – Property, casualty & specialty markets
(06:05) – The changing risk landscape
(07:40) – Culture & talent as competitive edge
(09:25) – SiriusPoint’s message to the market in 2026
(11:10) – Underwriting discipline & pricing risk correctly
(12:40) – Final thoughts
Martin Burke, CUO at MS Amlin, joins us from Monte Carlo to share his outlook on the market. From capital inflows and pricing pressures to the importance of partnerships, claims performance, and risk aggregation, Martin explains how MS Amlin is positioning itself for continued relevance and resilience heading into 2026.
EPISODE LINKS:
Martin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-burke-55a33622/
MS Amlin: http://www.msamlin.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
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LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:30) Partnerships, claims & coverage
(05:42) Risk aggregation challenge beyond nat cat
(09:25) Looking ahead to 2026
(12:15) Industry outlook
(13:40) Closing thoughts
Jonathan Rake, CEO of Swiss Re Solutions, joins us at Monte Carlo to share his journey back to Zurich and into a new global role. He unpacks why quality data, new risk structures, and AI are no longer side conversations but central to renewals - and why “integrated intelligence” will define the industry’s future.
EPISODE LINKS:
Jonathan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-rake-aaa8841b/
Swiss Re: https://www.swissre.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:14) Career journey
(02:30) Leading Swiss Re’s Risk & Data Solutions
(03:30) Monte Carlo themes: data and insights
(04:15) Better data for smarter decisions
(05:10) Retention, parametric & partnerships
(06:00) AI, productivity, & efficiency
(06:40) Clean data foundations
(07:20) Risk uncertainty & the demand for deep insights
(08:10) Integrated intelligence & end-to-end risk lifecycle
(09:00) Learning, upskilling, and climate risk work
(10:00) Returning to Zurich & closing thoughts
At Monte Carlo, Paul Campbell of Aon unpacks how reinsurers can achieve profitable growth in a softening market. From the seven traits of outperformers to the role of data, talent, and technology, Paul explains what separates winners from laggards as climate, AI, and client needs reshape the reinsurance cycle.
EPISODE LINKS:
Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-campbell-6937a61/
Aon: https://www.aon.com/en/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:14 Growth as a market theme
02:28 Profitable growth vs. growth at all costs
03:30 Variety in reinsurer strategies
04:45 Shifting appetite: diversification vs. concentration
06:02 Seven traits of insurers that win
07:20 Speed, agility & risk clarity
08:30 Innovation and underwriting transformation
09:20 Talent beyond traditional underwriting
10:15 Macro forces: client needs, AI & climate change
11:05 Solving complex challenges
11:43 Closing thoughts
James Dickerson of Lockton Re joins us in Monte Carlo to demystify the retrospective reinsurance market. From social inflation and casualty reserve pressures to the search for capital and fears of the “next asbestos,” James highlights how this evolving space is shaping risk transfer, capital efficiency, and opportunities for reinsurers.
EPISODE LINKS:
James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dickerson-26442b26b/
Lockton Re: https://global.lockton.com/re/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(00:47) Monte Carlo Impressions
(01:25) Key Market Themes – Buyers, Rates, M&A, Culture
(02:30) What Is Retrospective Reinsurance?
(03:38) Long-Tail Risks & Evolution of the Market
(04:45) Casualty Reserves, Social Inflation & Opportunities
(06:05) Capital Providers & Who’s Entering the Market
(07:15) Emerging Risks & “The Next Asbestos”
(08:25) Market Outlook & Final Thoughts
Gerhard Koster of Univé joins us in Monte Carlo to share how a Dutch mutual reinsurer navigates renewals. From inflation-driven buying strategies and flood risks to climate change, AI, and long-term partnerships, Gerhard explains how mutual values and technical rigour shape resilience in today’s evolving reinsurance market.EPISODE LINKS:Gerhard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-koster-15b78b18/Univé: https://www.unive.nl/ CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro (00:41) First impressions of RVS 2025(01:32) Preparing for Monte Carlo: (03:08) Inside Univé’s mutual group structure(04:55) Modeling focus(06:42) Inflation, portfolio trends & buying additional limits(08:30) Long-term reinsurance relationships(09:50) Impact of global CAT (11:20) Climate change, secondary perils & Dutch flood(13:05) Mutual roots, cooperative perspective & ICMIF role(14:20) Technology, AI and the human element(15:40) Closing thoughts & looking ahead
Reinsurance rates may have peaked, but the real story is more complex. Michael van der Straaten of Antares unpacks market corrections, capacity concerns, and the vital role of people in building resilience. Expect candid insights on M&A, trust, and why stability matters more than chasing short-term wins.EPISODE LINKS:Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-van-der-straaten-06448518/Antares: https://antaresglobal.com/CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:44) Are We Past the Peak?(01:15) Beyond Rates – Other Market Themes(02:01) Antares’ Strategy & Reinsurance Partnerships(03:34) Building Trust & Longevity in Relationships(04:47) Market Capacity, Wildfires & Casualty Concerns(06:00) Continuity Amid Uncertainty(06:50) M&A, London & Bermuda Market Dynamics(07:58) Talent Gaps & Retaining People(08:45) Final Thoughts – Sensibility & Stability
Andreas Beckmann of R+V Re joins us in Monte Carlo to share why renewals feel calmer, how climate change and secondary perils keep reinsurers cautious, and why attachment points and terms remain firm. A candid take on valuing reinsurance’s role in a shifting global risk environment.EPISODE LINKS:Andreas's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-beckmann-4b570773/R+V Re: https://www.rv-re.com/CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:38) Welcome Andreas Beckmann from R+V Re(01:09) Early Signs of a Calmer Renewal Season(01:45) Different Views Across Regions & Lines of Business(02:20) Property Cat Headlines vs. Underlying Reality(03:10) Climate Change, Inflation & Risk Environment(04:00) Wildfires, Hurricanes & Secondary Perils(05:05) Regional Differences & Underinsurance(06:10) Why Attachment Points & T&Cs Stay Firm(07:15) Climate Change and Market Lessons Learned(08:10) Andreas’ Rallying Cry: Valuing Reinsurance’s Role(08:45) Wrap-Up
Cyber risk is no longer niche - it’s reshaping reinsurance. At Monte Carlo, Rebecca Bole of CyberCube unpacks how reinsurers can use data and analytics to sharpen risk selection, why cyber retro and cat bonds signal market maturity, and what partnerships mean for tackling uncertainty in a fast-evolving class.EPISODE LINKS:Rebecca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-bole-01296137/
CyberCube: https://www.cybcube.com/CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:01) Cyber on the Agenda at Monte Carlo(01:20) P&C Profitability Pressures & Market Challenges(02:12) Reinsurers Seeking Efficiency & Better Risk Selection(03:07) How CyberCube Supports Reinsurers with Analytics(03:50) New Product: Exposure Manager for Treaty-Level Insights(04:56) Reducing Friction via Technology Partnerships(05:37) Role of Tech in Cyber vs. Other Lines(06:36) Market Trends: Data Granularity & Risk Transparency(07:30) Growth of the Cyber Retro Market(08:03) Cyber Cat Bonds & Investor Engagement(09:01) What’s Next: Partnerships, Data & Risk Enablement(10:09) CyberCube x Supercede Collaboration(10:32) Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts
At Monte Carlo, Mark Bennett breaks down why standards matter more than ever. From replacing email chaos with straight-through processing to preparing for Blueprint 2 and making AI genuinely useful, this episode shows how reinsurance can cut through the hype and build real, lasting efficiency.EPISODE LINKS:Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bennett-0787262b/ACORD: https://www.acord.org/ CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
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Monte Carlo’s buzzing with talk of pricing shifts, M&A, and the rise of alternative capital. In this episode, we unpack property softening, casualty resilience, and the risks AI and geopolitics bring. Perfect if you want a sharp, insider’s take on where reinsurance is heading next.EPISODE LINKS:Ed's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edlargent/Jack's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kuhn-b78aba34/Westfield Insurance: https://www.westfieldinsurance.com/ CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:39) Welcome to Monaco with Westfield(01:28) Key Market Topics at Monte Carlo(02:40) Property, Casualty & Specialty Trends(03:33) M&A and Market Consolidation(04:25) US Casualty, Social Inflation & Legal Risks(05:26) Geopolitical Issues and Opportunities(06:13) Why Westfield Came to Monte Carlo(07:22) Building the Lloyd’s Presence & Global Brand(08:38) Evolution of Reinsurance & Alternative Capital(09:46) What to Watch Over the Next 12 Months(10:34) AI, Innovation & Emerging Risks(11:07) Westfield’s Growth Ambitions(11:24) Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
In this special episode, we look back at 2025 so far—market resilience, capital flows, and shifting appetites—before turning to Monte Carlo. From lessons learned to what’s on the horizon, we unpack the key themes shaping the reinsurance market and set the stage for conversations at this year’s Rendez-Vous.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
In this special episode, we look back at 2025 so far—market resilience, capital flows, and shifting appetites—before turning to Monte Carlo. From lessons learned to what’s on the horizon, we unpack the key themes shaping the reinsurance market and set the stage for conversations at this year’s Rendez-Vous.CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:33) Year in review (03:04) Market resilience (04:36) Losses accelerating (06:07) Client perspectives (07:38) Data & insights focus (09:09) Overlooked risks (10:41) Rating environment shifts (12:12) Appetite for risk (13:44) Market & societal outcomes (14:38) Early Monte Carlo themes (16:09) Underwriter perspectives (17:41) Capital flows & selectivity (19:14) Finalising renewals (20:46) Submission efficiency (22:18) Rising tide effects (23:50) Pullbacks & caution (25:23) Biennial meetings & planning (25:28) Monte Carlo organisation (28:14) Innovation & new ideas (29:46) Traditional property-cat programmes (31:19) European market bounce-back (32:50) Client data quality (34:22) Model challenges (35:53) Closing thoughts & wrap-up
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT WITH US:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(03:05) Market scale & positioning
(06:09) Reinsurer performance
(07:41) Cat bonds & alternatives
(09:12) Market dynamics explained
(10:43) London market platforms
(12:15) Delivering on industry hopes
(13:48) Closing & outro
John Butler joins us to unpack his journey from the Lloyd’s market to launching digital-first MGAs. We explore the evolution of reinsurance, embedded insurance opportunities, and why starting from scratch can be a superpower in today’s market. A must-listen for anyone eyeing innovation in the reinsurance space.
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Cohen & Company: https://cohenandcompany.com/
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:15) Meet John Butler
(01:01) Falling Into Insurance
(02:00) Early Career in Marine & Energy
(03:00) Moving Into Specialty Lines
(04:01) Small Syndicates & Big Learnings
(05:00) Becoming a Reinsurance Buyer
(06:02) Reinsurance Structures & Strategy
(07:01) Starting at Charles Taylor
(08:00) Why He Left Lloyd’s Behind
(09:00) Challenges of Modernising Insurance
(10:02) Building from Scratch at MIC Global
(11:00) The MGA Model: Then vs Now
(12:01) Risk Appetite & Underwriting Innovation
(13:00) Embedded Insurance & Digital Products
(14:02) Scaling the MGA: Operational Realities
(15:00) Talent, Tech, and Team Building
(16:01) Legacy Markets vs Startup Culture
(17:02) Looking Ahead: Reinsurance in a Digital World
(18:00) Final Thoughts & Close
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David Benyon joins us to unpack everything from elections and riots to emerging insurance products. We explore market volatility, global flashpoints, and how underwriters, brokers, and cedents can navigate an increasingly unpredictable world.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro(01:01) Becoming a Political Risk Podcaster(02:02) Global Political Risk Landscape(03:03) Market Volatility & Industry Context(05:05) Rising Prominence of Political Risk(06:06) State-Backed Risk & Case Examples(08:08) Researching Political Risks & Perspectives(11:11) Simplifying Complex Risks(12:12) Case Study: Mining Dispute(14:14) Record Year for Political Risk(15:15) Key Takeaways & Trends(16:16) Transatlantic Political Events(17:17) Emerging Political Risk Products(18:18) When to Bring in Legal Expertise(22:22) Underwriters & Event Analysis(25:25) Looting, Riots & Political Violence(29:29) Impact of Losses & Global Risk Outlook(33:33) Media Coverage & Attention(36:36) Election Aftermath & Voter Sentiment(38:38) Shifts in Political Risk & Market Response(42:42) Closing Remarks
James Fisher joins us to explore how the U35s are shaking up reinsurance from the inside out. From navigating early-career chaos to creating meaningful industry connections, this episode dives into leadership, inclusion, and why reinsurance needs fresh thinking. Whether you're 25 or 55, there's something here for you.
EPISODE LINKS:
James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsjamesfisher/Under 35s
Reinsurance Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8423043/
Gallagher Re: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:15) Meet James Fisher – Chair of the U35 Reinsurance Group
(01:28) How James Got Into Reinsurance
(03:02) The Value of the U35s Community
(05:05) Creating Events with Purpose
(07:16) Connecting with the Wider Industry
(09:30) From Pandemic to Present: Event Evolution
(11:50) Keeping Events Relevant and Inclusive
(14:18) Why Informal Networking Still Wins
(16:01) Broadening Horizons Beyond London
(18:10) Advice to New Starters & Career Reflections
(20:01) Reinsurance Leadership & Looking Ahead
Gavin Lillywhite joins us to unpack how underwriting is evolving in the age of AI, capital efficiency, and shifting customer expectations. From exclusion clauses to talent strategy, this episode explores where insurers are getting it wrong - and how smarter tech partnerships could finally push the industry from talk to transformation.
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Xceedance: https://www.xceedance.com/
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:31) Gavin’s Background & Global View
(04:33) Reinsurance Data Problems
(07:25) Standardising & Streamlining with AI
(10:22) GenAI & Risk Engineering in Action
(15:01) Lowering the Cost of Capital
(18:00) Product Innovation & Efficiency Gains
(21:01) Insurers, Customers & Exclusions
(24:01) Talent, Strategy & The Future of Work
(27:01) Data ≠ Strategy (Unless You Use It!)
(30:00) Final Thoughts
Life insurance, but make it Bitcoin. Zac Townsend & Carsten Ragborg join us to unpack Meanwhile—the first life insurer built entirely on Bitcoin. We dive into how it works, why it’s gaining traction, and how crypto-native risk transfer could shake up the traditional (re)insurance world.EPISODE LINKS:Zac's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zactownsend/
Carsten's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carstenragborg/
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George Alayon, Deputy Director of FinTech at the Bermuda Monetary Authority, joins us to unpack how a regulator became a champion of change. From regulatory sandboxes to AI policy papers, George reveals how the BMA is helping shape the future of reinsurance - and why collaboration, not competition, is Bermuda’s secret weapon. EPISODE LINKS:George's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-b-alayon-jr-48116154/BMA: https://www.bma.bm/CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:05) George's Insurance Beginnings(01:46) The BMA & Tech Innovation(03:52) What Is a Regulatory Sandbox?(06:09) Engaging with the Lloyd’s Lab(09:44) BMA & the Bermuda Market (10:45) Lloyd’s Lab BMA Special(14:18) Emerging Risks(16:58) Alternative Capital(20:50) Innovation Over the Next Decade(24:10) Advice for Innovators
James Robinson, co-founder of Cactus, joins us from Bermuda to share how a holiday turned into a thriving insurtech journey. From launching Marmalade (now Cactus Risk Studio) to navigating Lloyd’s Lab and Bermuda’s unique market dynamics, James unpacks the highs, hurdles, and hilarity of building reinsurance tech in paradise.EPISODE LINKS:James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpr-bm/Cactus: https://cactus.bm/CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:55) James’s Bermuda Beginnings(01:55) What is Cactus?(06:09) Joining the Lloyd’s Lab(09:50) Advice for Insurtech Startups (13:33) Raising Capital (15:20) Basing Your Business in Bermuda(19:05) Growing Tech in Bermuda(22:53) What’s Next for Cactus?(24:40) Issues Leveraging AI(28:25) Solving Insurance Problems with AI(35:30) Final Words of Advice
Rosie Denée, Head of Innovation, Commercial Education and Engagement at Lloyd's, joins Ben live in Bermuda to explore the Lloyd's Lab’s first reinsurance-focused accelerator on the island. They dive into the Lloyd’s–BMA partnership, why Bermuda is critical for innovation, and how Cohort 14 is tackling real industry challenges.EPISODE LINKS:Rosie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-den%C3%A9e-54471426/Lloyd's: https://www.lloyds.com/ CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:12) Rosie’s Insurance Beginnings(03:22) What is the Lloyd’s Lab?(04:35) Cohort 14: Bermuda Edition (07:01) Kickstarting Innovation (10:00) What Is Cohort 14 Doing?(13:50) Startup Applications for the Lab(15:32) What Makes a Good Applicant?(19:07) Lloyd’s Lab Mentors(20:07) Continued Support After the Lab(23:34) Lloyd’s Pushing Innovation(25:59) Bermuda Lab Participants (30:10) What’s on the 5-year Horizon?(34:17) How Can You Get Involved?(36:30) Brokers & Clients(37:25) Final Words
Brittany Baker from CyberCube unpacks the complexities of modelling cyber catastrophes, the rise of cyber cat bonds, and how re/insurers are grappling with aggregation risk in a man-made peril unlike any other.
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CyberCube: https://www.cybcube.com/
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:07) Brittany’s Career Beginnings
(05:43) Cyber Insurance Consulting
(07:55) What Does a Cyber Model Look Like?
(11:30) Risks in Cyber
(14:06) Protection to Match Risk
(16:55) Buying Reinsurance Coverage
(18:33) Lacking Capital for Cyber?
(20:30) Cyber Cat Bonds
(25:47) Innovation & Personal Cover
(27:47) Emerging Commercial Solutions
(30:45) Innovation Through Data
(32:32) Cyber Non-Correlating to Economy
(35:20) What the Industry’s Getting Wrong
(37:11) AI: Good or Bad for Defence?
(43:16) Clash of Perils
Straight from the floor of TMPAA, Jerad catches up with Barry Plummer and Calum Williams from Aegis to dive into what’s powering the rapid rise in the programme space.EPISODE LINKS:Calum's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calum-williams-insurance/Barry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-plummer-2830159b/AEGIS London: https://aegislondon.co.uk/ CONNECT WITH US:
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Ray Hannon joins us at TMPAA to explore how leading carriers are navigating the MGA explosion. We cover AI’s real-world underwriting use cases, data presentation as a competitive edge, and why smart capital is chasing precision—not scale. A candid look at profit-first growth in today’s programme market.EPISODE LINKS:Raymond's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-hannan-a734b025/Westfield: https://www.westfieldinsurance.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Rick Farmer joins us at TMPAA to unpack what separates great MGAs from the rest. From data transparency and underwriting rigour to niche market empathy, we explore how the best MGAs earn trust, unlock capacity, and shape the future of insurance distribution.EPISODE LINKS:Rick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickjfarmer/Berkshire Hathaway GUARD: https://www.guard.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Matthew Jones of MS Transverse joins us at TMPAA to unpack how his VC background shapes their approach to MGA partnerships. We dive into data challenges, niche lines, and why the future belongs to agile underwriters. From $2.2B in premium to untapped corners of the market—this one's packed.EPISODE LINKS:Matthew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcjones1/MS Transverse: https://mstransverse.com/ CONNECT WITH US:
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Patrick Charles of SiriusPoint joins us at TMPAA to unpack the MGA boom, why expert underwriters are breaking out, and how data’s gone from advantage to expectation. We dive into capital deployment, AI’s role in efficiency, and why betting on yourself might just be the smartest move in insurance today.EPISODE LINKS:Patrick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-charles-7a30891/SiriusPoint: https://www.siriuspt.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Kevin O’Connor of Everspan joins us live at Target Markets to break down the MGA boom, the rise of alternative capital, and why reinsurers are circling the space. From data to distribution, we dig into what’s driving programme growth—and why speed, specialisation, and synergy are the name of the game.EPISODE LINKS:Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-oconnor-028409119/Everspan: https://www.everspangroup.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Dawn Walker of AM Best joins us live from Target Markets to unpack how MGAs can stand out in a crowded field. From performance assessments to data transparency, we explore what it really takes to secure capacity and keep it.EPISODE LINKS:Dawn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-walker-mba-arm-9150bb6b/AM Best: https://web.ambest.com/homeCONNECT WITH US:
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Renewal season: spreadsheets everywhere, deals flying, chaos reigning. In this episode, Ben and Jerad lift the lid on the messy reality of managing reinsurance renewals - from missed authorisations to rogue WhatsApp updates. Why is the industry still stuck in spreadsheet hell, and how can we finally fix it?
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00:00 Intro01:02 Why Renewal Season is a Nightmare08:54 How Cedents, Brokers, and Reinsurers Manage Chaos16:47 Why Collaboration Tools Matter18:00 Real Stories of Renewal Season Stress
We explore how cedents and brokers can use stronger submission packs to actively influence reinsurance pricing. From showcasing portfolio quality to shifting negotiations in your favour, we break down how better information actually moves rates.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
03:54 Digital Transformation in Reinsurance
06:10 How Underwriters Use Information Today
09:00 Data Challenges Across Different Classes
12:41 The Role of Brokers in Market Strategy
15:14 Winning Extra Capacity and Rate Movements
18:34 Impact on Reinsurers' Portfolios and Protection
21:17 Wrap-Up and Call to Action
Xander Georgetti joins us to share how he pivoted from finance into reinsurance broking - powered by connections, not job boards. We explore the impact of the Under 35s network, why reinsurance isn’t boring, and how every background has a place in the industry.EPISODE LINKS:Xander's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-xander-georgetti-acca-632322b3/U35s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uITL6mktFSn3AQvFvW0XR?si=70dbf4bf19eb4d15CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:10) Meet Xander Georgetti(02:40) Getting into the Industry via Finance(04:58) The Grad Scheme Journey(07:06) Transitioning into Reinsurance Broking(09:35) The Power of the Under 35s Network(11:59) Exploring Different Reinsurance Roles(14:10) Discovering Reinsurance and Finding a Fit(16:05) Can the Under 35s Attract New Talent?(17:55) The Hollywood Reinsurance Dream(20:09) Mid-Career Moves into Reinsurance(21:25) There’s a Role for Everyone in Reinsurance
We explore what market crashes really mean for capacity, capital flows, and underwriting decisions, helping you stay sharp in an increasingly unpredictable risk environment; unpacking how global economic shocks - from tariffs to cat bond volatility - are influencing reinsurance strategy.CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:08 Market Movements03:34 Tariffs & Trade Tensions04:29 Reinsurance Insights06:28 Recession Risk10:02 Investment Outlook10:52 US Personal Lines11:18 Social Inflation19:29 Wrap-Up & Outro20:57 Cat Bonds & Capital28:03 Access to Capital32:03 Reinsurance Insights36:30 Final Thoughts
Bethany Vohlers, Model & Product Specialist at Moody’s, joins us to unpack cyber modelling, systemic risk, and why we haven’t seen “the big one” yet. From ransomware to nation-state threats, it’s a must-listen for anyone tackling digital risk.
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Moody's: https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/who-we-serve/insurance.html
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Bethany’s Industry Journey
(03:07) The Class of Cyber
(06:15) Cyber Catastrophe Event?
(11:47) Modelling for Cyber Risk
(17:18) Risk Profiles & AI
(19:19) Variables for Cyber Modelling
(23:05) Surprises & Product Innovations
(27:58) Moody’s Cyber Proposition
(31:13) Driver(s) of First Cyber Cat Event
(34:40) Comparing Lines
Alex Hearn, founder of Slipcase, joins us with Dip Chowdhury to unpack how insurance professionals can cut through the noise with smarter content curation. We explore Slipcase’s journey, the future of thought leadership, and why distribution is just as crucial as content in today’s info-saturated insurance and reinsurance world.
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Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-hearn-30a23026/Dip's
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diptarko-chowdhury/
Slipcase: https://www.slipcase.com/
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:19) How Slipcase Began
(03:27) Content in the Age of AI
(05:20) Slipcase Vs LinkedIn
(07:08) Granularity & Engagement
(10:12) Adjustments Using Data
(13:16) The Reinsurance Landscape
(15:47) AI Technologies
(19:02) Evolution on Content Formats
(20:41) How to Frame Content
(23:24) Pioneering Content for Insurance
(27:40) Insurance News Is Unique
(31:27) Quick Curated News
(34:00) Corporate Vs Personal Personas
(36:02) Slipcase 3.0 & the Future
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:39) Lloyd’s results show strong reinsurance growth(01:45) Blueprint Two delayed again(03:20) Neal joins Aon as Eric Andersen exits(04:36) Beazley CEO on market discipline and pricing(06:02) Wildfires, tariffs, and rising loss costs(06:37) M&A market
James Fisher, Jenny Tilley, and Xander Georgetti from the Under 35s Reinsurance Group join us to unpack how this volunteer-led committee is shaping the industry. From global tours to legendary pub quizzes and powerful training programmes, we explore how the next generation is connecting, learning, and leading across reinsurance.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:32) Meet the Under 35s Committee
(01:43) What Is the Under 35s Reinsurance Group?
(03:19) Social & Sports Events
(06:05) The Annual Debate & Expanding Access
(07:54) Training & Education
(10:14) The Global Tour
(13:25) Legacy, Alumni, & Lifelong Networks
(15:16) Building Business Culture Across Continents
(17:18) Volunteer Committee & Organising at Scale
(19:25) Making the Case for Tour Investment
(21:01) Upcoming Events
(23:10) Charity Work
(25:08) Favourite Events & What’s Coming
(28:20) How to Get Involved
Gen AI is here, but what does it really mean for reinsurance? We dive into the transformative power of AI with Lara and Ben from Elixirr. From workflow automation to underwriting co-pilots, we unpack where AI is heading and how the reinsurance industry can keep up.EPISODE LINKS:Lara's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larakottsieper/Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gower-7a0a6485/Elixirr: https://www.elixirr.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:31) Excitement Around Gen AI in Reinsurance(02:59) Meet the Guests: Lara & Ben from Elixirr(06:20) Journey into AI & Reinsurance(08:45) What is Gen AI? (12:01) Understanding AI Models(16:30) Practical Applications of AI in Reinsurance(19:50) Divide Between Personal & Enterprise AI Use(23:15) AI in Data Extraction & Summarisation(26:40) How AI is Changing Re Workflows(30:15) AI Agents(34:02) AI Ethics & Governance(37:29) Risk of Over-Reliance on AI Decision-Making(41:10) Shift from AI Experimentation to Scaling(44:40) AI’s Role in Fraud Detection & Claims Management(48:22) Trusting AI-Generated Outputs(52:05) Impact on the Underwriting & Talent(55:18) AI’s Future in Reinsurance
Curtis Goldsborough - aka LO$$ RATIO - joins us to talk about insurance’s trust problem, the rise of self-inspections, and how social media is shaking up the industry. From wild inspection stories to serious industry insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in insurance.EPISODE LINKS:Curtis's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-goldsborough/National Insurance Inspection Services: https://www.nationalis.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:00) Stories from the Field(05:30) Why People Don’t Trust Insurance(09:15) Social Media in Insurance Education(12:40) How Self-Inspections Are Changing the Industry(16:20) AI, Data, & the Future of Property Insurance(19:55) Rebuilding Smarter After Disasters(23:30) Big Issues in U.S. Property(27:15) Engaging Policyholders(30:40) How Insurance Used to Drive Safety(34:20) Future of Underwriting and Risk Mitigation(37:10) Growth of the Loss Ratio Brand(39:30) Final Thoughts & Takeaways
Reinsurance has long been dominated by a handful of mega-brokers, but the tide appears to be turning. Challenger brokers are leveraging technology, agility, and niche expertise to win business from the incumbents. Learn how smaller players are outmanoeuvring legacy firms, securing major clients, and reshaping the future of the market.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) Challenger Brokers vs. Mega Brokers
(03:40) The Evolution of Reinsurance Broking
(06:20) The Rise of the Big Three
(09:45) The Impact of Scale & Technology
(12:30) Can Challenger Brokers Compete Without Scale?
(15:10) The Role of Technology in Reinsurance Broking
(18:45) Meeting Clients Where They Are
(21:30) How Challenger Brokers Can Win Business
(25:00) RFPs & The Shifting Competitive Landscape
(28:20) The Future of Reinsurance Broking
(30:40) Closing Thoughts & Outro
James Lakin, Co-Lead of Outwards Reinsurance at MS Amlin, comes on to unpack what it really takes to optimise a global reinsurance programme. We discuss the strategic game of data, relationships, and market timing.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro(01:31) Welcoming James Lakin(03:45) How James Got into Reinsurance(07:12) The Strategic Role of Ceded Reinsurance(10:50) Market Shifts and Buying Strategies(14:28) Key Milestones in the Ceded Reinsurance Calendar(18:42) The Challenges of Managing Reinsurance Buying(22:30) The Future of Reinsurance Buying & AI's Role(26:15) Navigating Legacy Systems and Data Challenges(29:50) Broker Relationships & Data Control(34:10) Market Cycles & Long-Term Strategy
How should global insurers buy reinsurance? Too often, they’re stuck cleaning up data instead of making strategic moves. We explore smarter portfolio management, optimising retentions, and using tech to unlock real leverage.EPISODE LINKS:Supercede Deals: https://www.supercede.com/placement-dealsTom Wakefield Renewals Lecture: https://youtu.be/gzZgjT2PWaECONNECT WITH US:
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(00:00) Intro
(00:15) Global Reinsurance Buying Complexity
(02:40) Challenges of Large Insurance Companies
(05:20) Data, Coordination, and Reinsurance Strategy
(08:45) Art of the Deal in Reinsurance
(12:30) Barriers to Smarter Reinsurance Buying
(15:50) Role of Software in Portfolio Management
(18:40) Transforming the Role of Head of Ceded Reinsurance
(21:00) Optimising Deals & Retentions for Maximum Value
Amrit Santhirasenan, CEO & Co-founder of hyperexponential, joins us to unpack how technology is revolutionising pricing in reinsurance. From ditching Excel to harnessing AI, we explore why the future of underwriting is smarter, faster, and more dynamic than ever before.EPISODE LINKS:Amrit's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amritsanthirasenan/hyperexponential:https://www.hyperexponential.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:41 Founding hyperexponential: Vision & Beginnings04:03 Building the Reinsurance Tech Platform06:07 Enhancing Efficiency with Data & Automation08:30 Future Trends: AI, Cloud & Digital Transformation11:00 Challenges for Small Cedents in Reinsurance14:00 Strategies for Collaboration & Market Innovation18:00 Impact of Technology on Underwriting & Pricing22:00 Evolving Partnerships & Industry Dynamics27:00 Optimising Reinsurance Processes & Tools32:00 Industry Transformation & Future Vision36:00 Closing Remarks & Outro
Mark Wheeler, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Mosaic, explores the rapid rise of this specialty insurer. We dive into Mosaic’s hybrid model, the power of syndication, and how reinsurance fuels its growth. Plus, insights on climate risk, geopolitical volatility, and why Bermuda remains the epicentre of global risk innovation.EPISODE LINKS:Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhwheeler/Mosaic: https://www.mosaicinsurance.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:15) The Role of Reinsurance in Mosaic’s Growth (02:40) Hybrid Business Model: Balance Sheet & MGA (04:00) Syndication & the Evolution of Specialty Insurance (05:20) Expanding Mosaic’s Global Footprint (06:45) Climate Risk, Political Risk & Emerging Opportunities (08:10) Building a Strong Team & Company Culture (09:30) Mosaic’s Growth Goals & Market Positioning (11:00) Key Industry Challenges: Exposure, Volatility & Geopolitical Risk (12:30) The Bermuda Advantage: Networking & Market Access (13:45) Closing Thoughts & Future Outlook
Ben & Tom run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.LA Wildfires:Estimated losses ranging from $10-45 billion.The difficulty in predicting loss estimates due to varying projections from different suppliers.State Farm's claims payments of nearly half a billion dollars (home and auto combined), including vehicle losses.Impact of reinsurance retention and buying strategies on losses.Bermuda’s exposure to the losses and the impact on reinsurance stock.The effect of the LA wildfires on reinsurance rates for the year.Cyber Risk and AI Threats:Allianz identifies cyber-attacks as a top concern for 2025.AI’s potential to amplify cyber-attacks, with malicious use on the rise.Growing recognition from insurers about the risks posed by AI in fraud and attacks.Collateralised Reinsurance and Cat Bonds:Strong cap bond market and the return of collateralised reinsurance.The cyclical nature of returns from collateralised reinsurance and cap bonds.Commentary on hedge funds’ interest in collateralised reinsurance.Protection Gap and Capital Investment:Aon highlights a 60% protection gap, with net cat losses expected to reach $368 billion in 2024.The importance of increasing capital in the space to close the protection gap.Natural Catastrophe Losses in the UK:UK’s worst property losses since 2007 due to storms.Named storms and their increasing frequency in the UK.Industry Gossip:John Neal leaving Lloyd’s to join Aon and its potential impact on Lloyd’s leadership and modernisation initiatives.Discussions surrounding leadership changes at Willis Re, backed by Bain, and the speculation around the next leader of their reinsurance team.
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Discover practical ways to structure your information, strengthen your broker relationships, and leverage technology so even the ‘little guy’ can win attractive reinsurance terms. Plus, hear about solutions for turning chaos into clarity—helping smaller cedents punch above their weight.
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📖 READ: Reinsurance Data: Struggles and Solutions
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📖 READ: How to Buy Reinsurance Software: The 10 Most Important Things
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:50) Why Smaller Cedents Need Reinsurance(02:00) Competing with Big Players(03:25) The “Shoebox” Problem: Data Overload(05:40) Gaining Reinsurer Attention(08:10) Building a Strong Narrative(10:45) Leveraging Brokers Efficiently(13:30) Using Technology to Level the Field(17:15) Data Prep vs. Strategy Work(21:00) Supersede Solutions Explained(25:20) Democratising Sophisticated Tools(29:00) Invitation to Connect
Tom Wakefield, Global CEO of Gallagher Re, joins Ben Rose as part of an official Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) event. Tom shares exclusive insights from Gallagher Re’s 1st View report and the 1 January 2025 renewals. Join us for an in-depth look at key market drivers, evolving capacity, and forward-looking trends shaping the global reinsurance landscape, followed by a dynamic Q&A session for deeper audience engagement.
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Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-wakefield-39066a100/
CII Event: https://www.iilondon.co.uk/home/cpd-programme/webinars-technical-cpd/2025/january/2025-reinsurance-renewals
Gallagher Re 1st View Report: Differentiation Rewarded: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/news-and-insights/1st-view-jan-25-differentiation-rewarded/
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:20) Official Introduction & Housekeeping
(05:00) Context: From 2023 to 2024
(08:40) What Happened at the 2025 Renewals
(12:10) “Differentiation Rewarded”
(20:00) Key Trends by Line of Business
(27:00) Cyber & Other Specialty Observations
(35:00) Wildfires, Hurricanes & Cat Market Impact
(41:20) Capital Flows & Retrocession
(46:15) Audience Q&A
(58:00) Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
Tom returns to delve into the role of data within insurance and reinsurance. They discuss why companies gather so much data, whether it’s used effectively, and the industry’s push to standardise and share information. Discover how better data can transform underwriting decisions and partnerships.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro(01:30) Why Data Matters(03:10) Data Overload & Regulatory Backdrop(05:00) Silos & Software Challenges(07:00) The Value of Data vs. Real Outcomes(09:00) The Rise of Cat Modelling(11:30) Standardisation & Transparency(14:00) Relationship-Driven Reinsurance(17:00) Bringing It All Together(19:30) A Bright Future for Data(21:15) Wrap-Up & Farewell
The 2025 January reinsurance renewal season revealed key trends shaping the industry: property cat rate softening, persistent challenges in lower layers, and a renewed focus on specialty lines. Cedents with robust data strategies secured better outcomes, while cyber reinsurance matured into a stable, non-proportional market. CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:17) Major Themes of the 1.1 Renewals(02:15) Non-Loss vs. Loss-Affected Programmes(05:00) Retro Capacity & Timely Renewals(06:15) Lower Layers: Ongoing Capacity Challenges(08:20) Larger vs. Smaller Cedents(09:20) Data-Driven Differentiation in Casualty(12:15) Specialty Lines & Appetite for Growth(13:39) Rise in ILS & Cat Bonds(14:40) Parametric Triggers & Innovation(15:20) The Shift to Non-Proportional Cyber(19:00) Complexities of Cyber Cover & Modelling(21:40) Outlook for 4.1 and Beyond(23:20) The Data-First Future of Reinsurance(24:30) Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
As 2024 draws to a close, Tom Spier joins to dissect the year's biggest industry moves. From Lloyd's record results and market bifurcation trends to Willis' highly anticipated return to reinsurance broking, this episode unpacks the key developments shaping the market heading into 2025.
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:15) Lloyd’s Expecting Strong Results(02:27) AIG Launching Own Syndicate(03:55) 1/1 Pricing (05:09) Willis’ Return to Reinsurance
Jerad and Tom explore the intricate dance of price adequacy in reinsurance. From market cycles to the importance of terms and conditions, they delve into how insurers and reinsurers navigate sustainability, profitability, and long-term partnerships in a constantly shifting landscape.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:15) Profit Versus Pricing Equilibrium
(03:50) Relationship Driven Partnerships
(05:32) Contract Term Changes
(10:00) When Pricing Increases
Tom Spier, Chief Commercial Officer at Supercede, steps in for Ben for this episode as the duo dive deep into the challenges and strategies that fuel growth for insurance businesses. From historical branding decisions to tech-driven startups and MGA models, Jerad and Tom unpack what it takes to thrive in an evolving landscape.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro(01:30) Historical Methods of Expansion(04:15) Distribution Strategy(06:30) Expanding Product Lines(09:00) The MGA Model (10:20) Science & Art of Reinsurance (11:35) The Story of Lemonade(14:57) Leveraging Technology for Growth(18:59) Reinsurance Software(20:31) Scaling Early Stage Re/Insurer(22:57) Regulatory Complexity Explained
As the reinsurance industry gears up for 2025, Jerad and Ben delve into the transformative role of technology. From AI's trillion-dollar gamble to blockchain's quiet retreat, they discuss what's hype, what's real, and what insurers truly need. Tune in for an insightful exploration of tech's tangible impact on reinsurance, data, and decision-making.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:09) Blockchain Vs. AI Hype
(09:15) Diminishing Returns of LLMs
(16:40) Impacts on Re/Insurance
(20:34) Reinsurance Technology in 2025
Yasmin Carter-Esdale from Hiscox takes us on an inspiring journey through her insurance career, from call centre trenches to reshaping the future of schemes and delegated authority. She shares insights on building authentic relationships, leveraging social media for influence, and driving diversity in the industry. EPISODE LINKS:Yasmin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmincarter-esdale/Hiscox: https://www.hiscoxgroup.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:40) Yasmin’s Career Beginnings(05:55) What is the CII?(07:55) Schemes & Delegated Authority(10:31) Assessing New Schemes & Programs (11:45) Industry Networking (16:11) In-Person Relationship Building (19:05) Tech Changes & AI(23:09) Schemes & Role of Reinsurance (24:23) Reinsurance Trends Impacting Insurance(26:01) Incubators, Innovation, & Young Talent(27:30) Social Media for Insurance Professionals(29:50) Emergence of Industry Influencers(34:46) AI, Authenticity, & Senior Leadership
Albert Chung, Head of Global Lines at AXA XL, dives into the delicate balance between data, trust, and efficiency in reinsurance. He shares actionable insights for cedents on navigating renewals, improving data transparency, and building stronger partnerships with reinsurers. A must-listen for anyone looking to optimise their reinsurance strategies!EPISODE LINKS:Albert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-chung-fia/AXA XL: https://axaxl.com/ CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:32) Albert’s Career Beginnings(04:20) From London to Zurich(05:58) Evaluating Risk (09:35) Submissions & Data(15:03) Get Preferential Treatment(19:01) Data & Risk Management(26:27) Mentoring & the Lloyd’s Lab(29:47) Expanding Education (31:20) Industry Frustrations(33:16) The Role Reinsurance Plays(37:12) Market Transparency (38:45) The Future of Reinsurance
Jerod Blakestad, co-founder of Monoline, reveals how a tech-driven approach is revolutionising personal umbrella insurance. Learn how newer platforms are simplifying complex processes, empowering brokers with time-saving tools, and leveraging data for long-term stability - all while keeping the human touch in client relationships.EPISODE LINKS:Jerod's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerod-blakestad-5572b628/Monoline: https://www.monoline.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:19) Jerod’s Insurance Beginnings(03:26) Monoline Explained (09:32) Innovation & Competition(13:14) Building a Business(16:13) Boom in Wholesale & MGA(17:50) Growing an Insurtech(23:47) Technological Progression
Jonathan Roomer, co-founder of YuLife, reveals how the company is rethinking life insurance through dynamic pricing, gamification, and a focus on mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Roomer explains how YuLife creates positive behavioural shifts, making life insurance engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all ages.EPISODE LINKS:Jonathan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanroomer/YuLife: https://yulife.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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We’re thrilled to welcome Frank Perkins, CEO of Inari, for a deep dive into the role of technology in reshaping reinsurance! Frank takes us through his journey from insurance challenges to tech solutions, sharing how Inari is transforming underwriting with a focus on user experience, automation, and smarter risk management.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:47) Frank’s Insurance Beginnings
(03:22) Journey to Inari
(09:10) Acquiring Clients & Product Refinement
(12:32) What Is Inari?
(20:11) Market Embracing Innovation
(30:50) Future Projects & Aspirations
(34:12) AI Hypecycle
Nikolas Brandau from Baden-Baden’s iconic Löwenbräu joins us for a special segment, sharing insights on the reinsurance conference’s impact on the town, the annual return of familiar faces, and the charm of Baden-Baden’s history, food, and, of course, German beer!
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Eran & Kaz from Lockton Re’s join us to discuss the unique aspects of credit and financial risks, the growing demand for reinsurance capacity, and the industry’s readiness for disruption.
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Anke and Rupert from ICEYE join us to share insights into the power of satellite data for real-time catastrophe monitoring, from floods to hurricanes, and exciting developments in rapid event response.EPISODE LINKS:Anke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anke-sielker-89690431/Rupert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupert-bidwell-3364752/ICEYE: https://www.iceye.com/
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Tobias Sonndorfer of VIG Re joins us in Baden-Baden, discussing the resilience of Central and Eastern Europe’s reinsurance markets, the growing importance of flood protection, and the industry’s evolving role amid climate change challenges.EPISODE LINKS:Tobias's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-sonndorfer/VIG Re: https://www.vig-re.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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David Flandro of Howden Re joins us from Baden-Baden to discuss the critical importance of partnership, navigating new market challenges, and Howden Re’s innovative approach to client support.EPISODE LINKS:David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-flandro-074813/Howden Re: https://howdenre.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Vojtěch Toman from Synergy Reinsurance Services joins us to discuss the evolving reinsurance landscape in the Czech Republic, recent natural catastrophes, and the resilience of Central and Eastern European markets.
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Yörn Tatge & Bernhard Reinhardt of Verisk explore how data-driven modelling is transforming risk assessment and the industry's response to emerging challenges, such as climate change and exposure management.EPISODE LINKS:Yörn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/y%C3%B6rn-tatge-4b339871/Verisk: https://www.verisk.com/ CONNECT WITH US:
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Martin Špaček and Marek Goldbach of Aon delve into the evolving landscape of catastrophe modelling, sharing insights from floods in Europe to hurricanes in the U.S. They discuss how climate change impacts events like earthquakes and landslides, and how Aon leverages real-time data to support clients worldwide in an increasingly unpredictable risk environment.EPISODE LINKS:Martin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-%C5%A1pa%C4%8Dek-9954b6a7/Marek's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldbachm/Aon: https://www.aon.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:25) Hurricanes & Pricing(04:00) European Risks(05:18) Cyber Events(06:11) Shift in Risk Climate(07:36) Challenges for Reinsurance
Vivek Bajaj of Moody's delves into the integration of RMS into Moody’s insurance strategy, discussing advances in climate-adjusted risk models and the future of cyber risk assessment. He shares insights from Baden-Baden on how Moody’s technology is enabling insurers to adapt to evolving challenges, from climate impacts to market trends.EPISODE LINKS:Vivek's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekbajaj/Moody's: https://www.moodys.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Jen Braney, Head of International Cyber at Gallagher Re, joins us from Baden-Baden to discuss the new frontier of cyber reinsurance. From the sector’s first market event at the conference to innovations in reinsurance structures and evolving risk management, Jen reveals how cyber resilience is reshaping the global reinsurance landscape.EPISODE LINKS:Jen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-braney-84b1912b/Gallagher Re: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/TIDE: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/-/media/files/gallagher/gallagherre/news-and-insights/2024/october/gallagherre-cyber-scanning-the-horizon-bitsight-report.pdfCONNECT WITH US:
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Join us live from Baden-Baden, where industry veteran Tom Spier shares insider insights from one of Europe’s biggest reinsurance conferences. With topics ranging from the impact of U.S. catastrophes to the need for data transparency and robust partnerships, this episode dives deep into the complexities shaping the 1/1 reinsurance renewals.EPISODE LINKS:Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomspier/Supercede Whitepaper: https://supercede.com/reinsurance-insights-and-whitepapers/the-reinsurance-data-crisisCONNECT WITH US:
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In this episode, Fabian and Ulrich of Konzern Versicherungskammer (VKB) share their journey into the reinsurance world, explore the challenges of a hardening market, and reveal how VKB is innovating with cat bonds and embracing technology. They discuss the evolving role of ESG, the impact of inflation, and offer valuable insights on how to navigate the future of reinsurance with a mix of tradition and innovation.EPISODE LINKS:Fabian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-mattejat-3957286a/ Ulrich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrich-mueller-516355211/ VKB: https://www.konzern-versicherungskammer.de/CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:50) Career Beginnings(03:58) Reinsurance in Germany(05:46) VKB (08:04) Buying Reinsurance (09:08) Stability of the Market(10:29) Impact of Global Exposure(13:25) What to Track as a Reinsurance Team(15:17) Catastrophe Bonds in Reinsurance(21:40) How Reinsurance Buying Has Changed(25:08) What’s Missing in Reinsurance Data?(31:20) Geopolitics & Reinsurance(32:58) Technology, AI, & (Re)insurance(36:57) Insights Into Brokers & Reinsurers(38:37) Black Swan Risks(39:54) The German Market(45:57) Thoughts on the Year Ahead
Mervyn Skeet, Director of General Insurance Policy for the ABI, joins us to discuss the delicate balance between industry regulation, consumer needs, and insurer profitability. Learn how the ABI helps shape policy, navigate challenges like motor affordability, and address emerging risks, including the vital role of data and AI in the future of insurance.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:01) The Journey Into Insurance
(02:01) Association of British Insurers
(03:43) Importance of ABI
(04:59) Social Need Vs. Insurer Profitability
(07:08) Managing Stakeholders
(10:41) Attracting Reinsurance Capital
(12:21) Growing Risk Areas
(15:55) Data to Close the Coverage Gap
(17:56) AI & Policy Conversations
(20:40) Siloed Systems in Insurance
(22:09) Setting Standards
(24:15) Changing Risk Profiles
(26:16) Insurance Careers
(30:48) Are You Self-Insuring?
(33:09) Communicating With the Market
In this special emergency episode, we dive deep into the unfolding disaster of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Ben and Jerad analyse the potential industry-shifting impact on the reinsurance market, discussing catastrophe modelling, economic losses, and what this means for the future of Florida’s insurance landscape. A critical listen for practitioners.CONNECT WITH US:
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:50) Hurricane Size, Trajectory, & Uncertainty(04:33) Expected Losses(07:42) Affected Insurance Value Chain(12:44) Impact on Deals(14:42) Florida Struggles for Coverage(17:10) Claims Handling & the Retro Market(24:30) Modelling (27:55) Local Impact (29:30) Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund(33:10) Impact on Alternative Capital(35:35) Climate Change (39:12) Potential for Reneging on FoT
Anthony and Peter McKelvy, co-founders of Northern Re, reveal how they’re transforming reinsurance by leveraging data and technology. With backgrounds spanning traditional reinsurance and tech innovation, they’re disrupting the industry with a fresh approach to casualty ILS, bringing predictability, efficiency, and long-term partnerships to the forefront.EPISODE LINKS:Anthony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amckelvy/Peter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermckelvy/Northern Re: https://www.northernreins.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:54) Starting Northern Re(04:32) Investment in Products (07:32) Data-Driven Reinsurance(15:54) Datasets Required by Reinsurers(20:05) Market Access & Dealflow(24:16) What’s Next for Northern Re?(32:39) Leveraging Tech for Reinsurers(35:50) Merging Tech & Reinsurance Expertise
Andrew Caswell from PwC joins us to discuss the transformative power of AI and data in the reinsurance market. He highlights how foundational standardisation, automation, and cutting-edge technology can revolutionise underwriting and decision-making, offering invaluable insights for anyone navigating the future of reinsurance.EPISODE LINKS:Andrew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-caswell-5344a354/PwC: https://www.pwc.co.uk/
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Ben Rose & Tom Spier run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) Re-emergence of Willis Re
(02:49) US Casualty Rates
(04:00) Facultative Market Softening
(05:11) Capital Crunch in Financial Lines
(06:16) Lloyd’s Roles & Modernisation
(08:45) Group Chief AI Officer
(11:41) Supercede Platform Upgrade
Ben & Tom break down key insights from the industry’s flagship conference. From geopolitical risks to climate change and the evolution of capital, they explore the pressing issues that will shape the upcoming renewal season and beyond.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:19) Supercede at RVS
(02:46) Pre Monte Carlo Forum
(05:33) Sunday: Rating Agency Narratives
(10:41) Nuances Perils & Lines of Business
(13:07) Lloyd’s Growth & Diversification
(15:49) Monday: Consultant Kick-offs
(19:45) Podcasting on a Yacht
(23:37) Insights from Chief Executives
(26:32) Willis Re News & Rumours
(34:08) Talent in Reinsurance
(34:52) Cafe de Paris Monte Carlo
(35:58) Is Monte Carlo Justifiable?
Sunnie Luthra, Managing Director of Leadenhall Analytics, dives into the booming MGA market and explains how tailored analytics can transform underwriting practices. From portfolio optimiaation to navigating capacity challenges, Luthra shares insights on how MGAs can thrive amidst market shifts and the essential role brokers play.EPISODE LINKS:Sunnie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnieluthra/Leadenhall Analytics: https://www.leadenhallanalytics.com/
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Jim Lye of Antares delves into the complex interplay between market dislocations and strategic growth opportunities. With Antares’ diverse lines of business, Jim explains how disciplined underwriting, innovative risk management, and AI integration are shaping the future of reinsurance, all while navigating industry challenges like SRCC, reserving, and long-tail casualty risks.EPISODE LINKS:Jim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-lye-ab08b817/Antares: https://antaresglobal.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Ryan Dodd, CEO and founder of Intangic, shares how his company is transforming the way cyber risk is assessed and managed. With a dynamic, market-based approach, Intangic provides large enterprises with real-time insights into cyber threats and risk, helping them protect themselves more effectively than traditional methods allow.EPISODE LINKS:Ryan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dodd-1b2b1857/Intangic: https://www.intangic.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Joe Ziolkowski, CEO of Relm, shares the company’s mission to provide insurance solutions for emerging industries like digital assets, cannabis, and alternative therapeutics. He explains how Relm is addressing the insurance gaps in these sectors, offering both innovative products and a unique approach to risk.EPISODE LINKS:Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-ziolkowski-909bbba/Relm: https://relminsurance.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Ben Fox, CIO of Members Capital Management, discusses how his firm is bringing a unique twist to the reinsurance market by combining traditional investment management with digital assets. He explores the potential of digital currencies in reinsurance, the evolving role of alternative capital, and Members Capital’s plans for the future.EPISODE LINKSBen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-fox-15668b20/MembersCap: https://www.memberscap.com/ CONNECT WITH US:
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Paloma Quiroga Arias, Head of Risk Consulting & Analytics, and Paul Latarche, Chief Commercial Officer, delve into Swiss Re’s Solutions and Consulting division, exploring how data and analytics are driving decision-making and portfolio steering in the reinsurance industry. They also discuss the role of AI, new markets, and secondary perils.EPISODE LINKS:Paloma's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paloma-quiroga-arias-phd-27260161/Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-latarche-774b04/Swiss Re: https://www.swissre.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Darren Powell, Chief Underwriting Officer at Pinpoint, shares insights into launching a new specialty reinsurance operation in London. He reflects on the lessons from his extensive career, explores the role of technology in reinsurance, and discusses how niche underwriting and collaboration are shaping Pinpoint’s future.EPISODE LINKS:Darren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-powell-52584bb/CONNECT WITH US:
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John Mason, CEO of PPL, shares his journey from the London Stock Exchange to leading digital transformation in the insurance industry. He discusses the challenges of modernising a traditional sector, the importance of data in driving change, and how PPL is reshaping the London Market’s digital landscape.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:02) John’s Journey into Insurance
(02:22) Taking Over as PPL’s CEO
(05:45) Evolution of Relationships
(07:22) Data to Benefit the Market
(08:05) Blueprint 2,. PPL &. Velonetics
(10:25) Ownership Structure of PPL
(11:21) PPL & Next Gen PPL
(13:51) Criticisms of Next Gen PPL
(16:43) Aims at RVS Monte Carlo
(17:30) Future Build Plans
James Willison, Managing Director of WCL, returns to discuss the complexities of transforming the London insurance market through Blueprint 2. From updating decades-old infrastructure to integrating cloud technologies, he offers an in-depth look at the challenges and future potential of the market's digital shift. A must-listen for those navigating change in insurance.EPISODE LINKS:James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswillison/WCL: https://webconnectivityltd.com/
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Recorded on the Supercede yacht at the 67th edition of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo. In this episode, Dani Katz, co-founder & director at Optalitix, shares how AI and data are transforming the underwriting landscape. From turning spreadsheets into dynamic systems to integrating APIs and real-time data, Dani reveals how Optalitix is revolutionising insurance pricing and decision-making. Join us to explore the future of insurance tech and innovation.EPISODE LINKS:Dani's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-katz-b80484/Optalitix: https://www.optalitix.com/
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In this special Rendezvous edition, Shevawn Barder, CEO of AM Specialty Insurance Group , joins the podcast to discuss the evolving reinsurance landscape. She shares insights on market opportunities, the importance of long-term capital strategies, and how private companies are seizing the moment. Shevawn highlights the industry's most pressing issues, including reinsurance capacity and regulatory challenges.EPISODE LINKS:Shevawn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shevawn-barder-00a56963/AM Specialty: https://www.amspecialty.com/
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In this RVS Monte Carlo special, Rob Gibbs, CEO of SiriusPoint International, shares actionable strategies for reinsurance professionals. He reveals how SiriusPoint is transforming underperforming portfolios, leveraging data, and building robust MGA partnerships to drive global growth. Learn how to apply these insights to strengthen portfolios, enhance partnerships, and navigate the evolving reinsurance landscape.EPISODE LINKS:Rob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-gibbs-2658a92a/SiriusPoint: https://www.siriuspt.com/
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In this episode, Tom Spier joins Jerad and Ben to dissect the significance of the reinsurance conference season. They explore how these global events shape industry trends, foster essential relationships, and drive innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned attendee or new to the scene, this episode offers invaluable insights into making the most of conference season.EPISODE LINKS:RVS Monte Carlo: https://www.rvs-monte-carlo.com/ Deloitte: https://www.deloitte.com/uk/en/forms/event/deloitte-emea-reinsurance-industry-conference.html PwC: https://pwcbermuda.live.ft.com/ APCIA: https://www.aaic.com/events/apcia-annual-conference/ Baden-Baden: https://baden-baden-reinsurance.com/ SIRC: https://www.sirc.com.sg/event/aead3193-a57d-4862-8b3a-361fc4dd4ef9/summary CONNECT WITH US:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:31) The Conference Calendar(07:25) Purposes of Each Conference(12:02) Evolution of Conferences(17:05) Data-Led Reinsurance Strategy(18:28) Hybrid Conferences?(22:59) Improving Holistic Relationships(25:08) Deploying Staff Strategically (28:55) Involvement of Vendors
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:36) Gains for Reinsurance Capital
(03:16) Increased Hurricane Frequency
(04:15) Growth in Parametric Insurance
(05:09) AI Reform & Control
(06:08) Lloyd’s Central Fund Upgrade
(07:38) Lack of Pricing Innovation
(10:06) Monte Carlo RVS
Gareth Evans and James Slater from Deloitte join us to explore the often-overlooked world of ceded reinsurance. They discuss the importance of transforming this critical function, the challenges faced by insurers, and the findings from their groundbreaking report (linked below). Tune in to understand why this "forgotten child" of insurance needs immediate attention.
EPISODE LINKS:
Ceded Reinsurance Report: https://www.deloitte.com/uk/en/Industries/financial-services/blogs/ceded-reinsurance-survey-results.html
Gareth's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-evans-8237212/
James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-slater-96404233/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:58) Journey’s Into Insurance
(02:22) Ceded Reinsurance Report
(10:30) Financial Risk & Exposures
(14:40) Unlocking Efficiency
(17:12) Current State of Ceded Re Data
(21:22) Transformation Momentum in 2024
(24:50) Top Issues with Ceded Reinsurance
In this episode, William Gildea from Kind delves into the dynamic world of cyber insurance. He shares insights on evolving risk assessment methods, the impact of AI, and the importance of transparent, data-driven decision-making in an ever-changing landscape. A must-watch for anyone navigating the complexities of cyber risk.
EPISODE LINKS:
Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgildea/Kynd: https://www.kynd.io/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:18) Will’s Insurance Journey
(03:48) What Is Kynd?
(07:15) Getting Cyber Insights
(11:37) What’s Happening in Cyber?
(13:49) Cyber Product Offerings
(17:57) What’s Different About Kynd?
(19:16) Evaluating Cyber Risk
(21:53) Aggregating Insight
(30:01) Changes in the Market
(34:55) Portfolio Transparency & Understanding
(37:35) Attracting Capital Markets
(42:18) Cyber as an Insurance Class
(46:06) AI & Risk
In this episode, Silvi shares her journey from strategy consulting to re/insurance, emphasising the industry's dynamic evolution. She explores groundbreaking advancements, such as parametric insurance and algorithmic underwriting, and the role of technology and leadership in shaping the future. EPISODE LINKS:Silvi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvi-wompa-sinclair-8861a63/ Munich Re: https://www.munichre.com/CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:04) Silvi’s Insurance Journey(02:19) Improving & Automating Insurance(05:05) Indemnity to Parametric(08:10) Munich Re & the Protection Gap(10:18) Becoming a Leader in Insurance(14:33) Networking & Culture(17:52) Innovation Hotspots(20:13) Market Growth Opportunities(22:58) How to Better Understanding Risk(24:56) AI Trends in Insurance(30:16) Important Areas of Focus(35:00) Emerging Talent Pools
The guys reveal the truth behind their roles as more than just podcast co-hosts. Dive into the world of Supercede, where they tackle the challenges of reinsurance buying. Discover how their passion for reinsurance fuels both their podcast and their groundbreaking technology company.
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com/podcasts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:01) Jerad & Ben’s Mission
(01:55) Elevator Pitches
(02:29) Supercede Packs
(03:35) Supercede Deals
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com/podcasts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:12) CrowdStrike & Increased Cyber Attacks
(05:00) No New Class of Reinsurers
(08:20) New UK Govt Impact on Re/Insurers Minimal
(10:09) CII welcomes three new Board members
(11:18) Blockchain Resurgence of Reinsurance Contracts
Join Jerad and Ben as they dive into the essentials of creating the perfect reinsurance submission pack. With their deep industry knowledge, they reveal how granularity, ease of access, and coherent data presentation can significantly impact reinsurance pricing and relationships. Essential listening for anyone in the reinsurance space.EPISODE LINKS:The Cost of Uncertainty Whitepaper: https://supercede.com/reinsurance-insights-and-whitepapers/the-reinsurance-data-crisisCONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com/podcasts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:30) Ben & Jerad’s Credentials(04:28) Are You Buying Enough Reinsurance?(07:16) Critical Elements of a Submission Pack(10:20) What Underwriters Want(21:49) Most Critical Element in a Submission(22:37) Make Your Submission Stand Out(23:09) Common Mistakes in Submission Packs(24:14) Effective Submission Packs(26:01) Importance of Data Quality(28:27) Improving Reinsurance Operations
Join Jerad and Ben as they sit down with Reg Brown, Chairman of Insurance Museum, to explore his remarkable journey into the insurance industry and the inspiring vision behind the Insurance Museum. Discover how the museum aims to educate the public and ignite a passion for insurance in the next generation.
EPISODE LINKS:
Reg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reg-brown-62827313/
Insurance Museum: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurancemuseum
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com/podcasts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Join Jerad and Ben as they dive into the fascinating world of insurance wordings with Rebecca Mason, Head of Wordings at MS Amlin. Discover how complex contracts shape the industry, the impact of major events on policy language, and Rebecca’s inspiring journey as the first trans woman at Lloyd's.EPISODE LINKS:Rebecca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-mason-43b29219/MS Amlin: http://www.msamlin.com/CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com/podcasts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:30) Rebecca’s Journey into Insurance(05:20) Changes to Contract Wording(07:29) Changes to Broker-Underwriter Dynamic(10:00) Wordings Teams Collaboration(12:25) Creating & Preserving Processes(21:47) The Clauses You Have to Know!(23:54) The First Trans Woman at Lloyd’s(29:01) Gender, Diversity, & Inclusion(37:24) Trends & Issues for Wordings
Discover how Joe Inglis, a renowned veterinary expert and descendant of Charles Darwin, is transforming pet health with cutting-edge insights into the pet microbiome. Join us as we explore the intersection of science, insurance, and the future of pet care, revealing insights that can enhance the well-being of our furry friends.EPISODE LINKS:Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeinglis/Biome9: https://biome9.com/CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Website: https://www.supercede.com/podcasts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:04) Being Charles Darwin’s Descendant(04:31) Pet Health & Insurance(05:53) Importance of the Microbiome(08:06) Health Data Implications(17:41) Making Pets Healthier & Happier(22:21) Analysing Human Microbiome
Jerad and Ben dive into the exciting evolution of Supercede following their $15 million Series A funding. Discover how Supercede's transforming reinsurance with innovative technology that simplifies data management and deal processes. Learn about their journey, the impact of this significant funding, and what lies ahead for the future of reinsurance.
CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:08) Series A Announcement(03:03) What Is Supercede?(06:54) Changing Reinsurance Dynamics(08:54) Preparing Reinsurance Data (20:34) Building Reinsurance Deals (27:08) How Supercede Is Evolving
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:12) European P&C insurers vulnerable
(03:04) AM Best revises global industry outlook
(06:59) Insurers continue to face capital challenges
(08:36) Proactive risk management key for 2024
In this episode, Sandra Lewin, host of the 100 Women in Insurance podcast, joins us to discuss her dynamic career journey, the importance of personal branding, and her mission to showcase diverse roles in the insurance industry. Discover how Sandra is empowering women and inspiring the next generation of insurance professionals.
EPISODE LINKS:
Sandra's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandralewin/
100 Women in Insurance podcast: https://100womenininsurance.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:03) Sandra’s Career in Insurance
(14:51) The Flexibility of Consulting
(16:06) Women in the Industry
(20:02) 100 Women in Insurance Podcast
(22:51) Attracting & Retaining Talent
(25:58) Becoming a Role Model
(30:51) Content is King
This week the guys tackle the complexities of data in the insurance and reinsurance industry. They discuss how evolving data usage can better identify risk, the potential for more granular data in reinsurance, and the ethical implications of improved data analytics. Join us for a deep dive into how data is transforming our industry.
CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:09) History of Reinsurance Data Usage(04:30) Introduction & Implication of IoT(09:01) Data-led Insurance(11:37) Data Aggregation… Or Not?!(16:47) Data Preparation Is Too Time-Consuming(18:40) Hyper-Diversification of Insurance Portfolios(22:23) Pricing Mechanisms for Reinsurers(25:25) Data vs. Relationships(31:40) Pricing Deviation Due to Data
We're lucky to be joined this week by Simone Krummaker, Associate Professor of Insurance at Bayes Business School. Discover her career journey, the interdisciplinary nature of insurance, and the integration of academic and industry knowledge. Learn about future challenges, including climate change and technology's impact on the insurance sector.EPISODE LINKS:Simone's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonekrummaker/CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:09) Simone’s Reinsurance Beginnings(03:30) Insurance Academia(06:43) Topics Covered in Bayes Business School(09:30) Cross Collaboration Between Courses(13:10) Public & Private Partnerships for Talent(14:46) Oversubscribed Courses?(17:05) Remote vs. In-person(19:55) Areas Students Are Interested in(22:00) Sharing Research Cross-borders(24:51) Data Challenges for the Industry (29:04) Staying in Touch with Students(29:59) Major Insurance Programmes(32:07) Future Research Topics
Join Ben, Tom, and Cordy in the 100th episode of The Reinsurance Podcast as they reveal the top 5 worst practices of ceded reinsurance teams. Discover common pitfalls, inefficiencies, and mistakes that plague the industry, and learn how to avoid them.CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehqTwitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(03:10) Number 5: Stacked Policies(04:16) Number 4: Accidentally Sharing Sensitive Information (05:02) Number 3: Data Confidence(06:55) Game Time: Problem Pong(12:04) Number 2: Exposure Blunders(13:19) Number 1: Missing Data
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:58) Innovation key if London Market is to maintain its primacy
(04:01) Dubai’s DIFC continues to strengthen its re/insurance capabilities
(04:44) Extreme weather sweeps across US, billions in losses predicted
(06:08) European reinsurers on track to beat FY targets following strong Q1 profits
(06:43) European Insurers facing margin crush if premiums cannot rise
(07:45) Reinsurance market finds stability after four years of hardening
(09:52) Responsible use of AI critical to consumer trust
We're joined by marine expert, Johnny Humm of AEGIS London, diving into the fascinating world of marine insurance, exploring its rich history, current challenges, and future innovations in technology and sustainability. An essential listen for industry professionals and marine enthusiasts alike.
EPISODE LINKS
Johnny’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-humm-7b0a0686/
AEGIS London: https://aegislondon.co.uk/
CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:30) Johnny’s Marine Beginnings
(04:00) Categories of Marine & Shipping
(07:28) Marine Policies & Perils
(11:46) Surveying & Salvage
(14:23) Insurance Marine Products
(16:16) Data in Marine
(18:50) Fleet Insurance
(19:38) Underwriting Reinsurance Risk
(21:53) Market Support for Ukraine
(24:09) Weird & Wonderful Vessels
(27:25) Hazards, Exposures, & Risk Mitigation
(30:04) Rate Change Environment in Marine
(31:47) Unusual Risks
(32:59) Data & Decision Speed
(36:25) Health of the Marine Market
(37:47) Vessel Innovation
(39:41) Segments Within Marine
Christopher Croft of LIIBA discusses his unexpected journey into the insurance industry, the vital role of trade associations, and the challenges brokers face with data management and global regulation. He also shares insights on navigating political changes and supporting industry modernisation and digitalisation efforts.EPISODE LINKSChristopher’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercroft/ LIIBA: https://liiba.co.uk/ CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:49) Christopher’s Insurance Beginnings(01:44) LIIBA Explained(03:29) What’s a Lloyd’s Broker?(04:50) Providing Value to Broker Groups(08:03) Driving Modernisation & Innovation(09:59) Writing Insurance Versus Reinsurance Business(12:40) Market Needs by Broker Type(14:32) Data Challenges(17:44) Growing Broker Specialisations(19:06) Nuanced Role of a Broker (20:38) Global Events That Require Attention(25:23) Business Through the Pandemic
In this episode, the anonymous practitioner behind The Hard Market Instagram page shares how humour and memes reveal hidden truths in the insurance industry. From pay reviews to transparency and industry shifts, gain insight into how this influential account is creating meaningful conversations while challenging norms and inspiring change.EPISODE LINKS:The Hard Market Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardmarketThe Hard Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehardmarket/CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:52) How @TheHardMarket Began
(04:20) The Power of Memes
(07:16) Inside Industry Information
(11:40) Ingredients for Instagram Success
(14:49) Pay Scales, Transparency & Discrepancies
(19:15) THM Instagram Page Demographics
(20:22) What Makes for Good Insurance Humour?
(23:29) Data In Submissions Is Ridiculous
(25:44) Industry Challenges & Opportunities
(28:50) People Sharing Personal Stories
(32:20) Representation & Social Responsibility
(36:06) Willis: Pay, Promotions, & Outsourcing
(41:32) Better Workflow & Automation Tools
(50:08) Optimism Around Tech Timelines
(53:01) THM Advice for Practitioners
(56:28) ‘Should I Do Broking or Underwriting?’
(57:12) Taking THM Page Full-Time?
(1:01:52) Best & Worst As an Insurance Practitioner
(1:08:30) Opportunities in Insurance
(1:11:54) THM Anonymised Pay Review
(1:21:17) How to Share Info With THM
Tom Spier, the newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Supercede, discusses his role and the company's innovative strategies in marketing, client success, and product development. Tune in to learn how Supercede is revolutionising reinsurance with customer-centric solutions and rapid growth.
EPISODE LINKS:
Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomspier/
CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Bermuda Risk Summit episode #11 recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.Steve Weinstein shares insights from his accidental yet rewarding career in reinsurance, discussing Bermuda's pivotal role, current projects, and the future of global risk solutions.EPISODE LINKS:Steve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-weinstein-66923a1/ CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Bermuda Risk Summit episode #10 recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.Join us in this special episode where we sit down with David Hart, CEO of the Bermuda Business Development Agency, to discuss how Bermuda is cementing its status as the global epicenter of risk management amidst the post-pandemic recovery. EPISODE LINKS:David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hart-189b0635/BDA's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investbermuda/Business Development Agency Bermuda: https://bda.bm/CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Bermuda Risk Summit episode #9 recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.We speak with Raphael Zindi, Chief Commercial Officer at Slipcase. Discover how Slipcase is revolutionising the insurance industry by curating tailored content that enhances understanding and decision-making among professionals. Dive into the future of insurance with insights on personalisation and AI.EPISODE LINKS:Raphael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-zindi-3a383178Slipcase: http://www.slipcase.comCONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Bermuda Risk Summit episode #8 recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.
In this episode, Matt Wilken, CUO of Hiscox RE & ILS, discusses key trends at the Bermuda Risk Summit. Topics range from AI's impact on reinsurance to climate change challenges, emphasising innovation and market discipline amid rising demands in traditional and emerging risk landscapes.EPISODE LINKS:Hiscox RE & ILS: www.hiscoxre.com CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Bermuda Risk Summit episode #7 recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.In this episode from Bermuda's annual risk summit, Mairi Mallon of Rein4ce highlights the event's role in global reinsurance dialogues, the strategic timing for high-stakes discussions, and the substantial media presence. Insights into industry challenges and the importance of innovative communication strategies are also discussed.EPISODE LINKS:Mairi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lee-43032147/Rein4ce: https://rein4ce.co.uk/CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
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Bermuda Risk Summit episode #6 recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.In this episode, Karen Clark discusses pioneering the catastrophe modelling industry. She explores her career trajectory, the evolution of risk assessment models, and their critical role in shaping insurance practices today, particularly in response to challenges like climate change and natural disasters.EPISODE LINKS:Karen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karen-clark-and-company/CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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Recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.Explore the dynamics of Bermuda's annual risk summit in the latest episode of TRP Bermuda. Join host Jared Lee and Ben Ray as they engage with Carlos Wong from AM Best, delving into the challenges of attracting new capital, reshaping reinsurance strategies, and navigating emerging risks in today's evolving market landscape.EPISODE LINKS:Carlos' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-wong-fia-frm-6059a669/AM Best: https://web.ambest.com/home CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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Recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.In this Bermuda edition of the Reinsurance Podcast, our hosts, along with guest Jaeton Cary from Supercede, explore the subtropical paradise’s annual risk summit. They delve into industry challenges, particularly in data management, and how Supersede's innovative solutions are reshaping reinsurance processes, highlighting tech integration's pivotal role.EPISODE LINKS:Jaeton's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaetoncary/Supercede: https://www.supercede.comCONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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Recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.In this engaging episode of the Reinsurance Podcast, hosts Jared Lee and Ben Rose journey to Bermuda's annual risk summit with guest Joe Petrelli, co-founder of Demotech. They delve into the evolving dynamics of reinsurance, the impact of artificial intelligence, and strategies for managing climate-related risks in the insurance industry.EPISODE LINKS:Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-petrelli-6a7101b/Demotech: https://www.demotech.com/CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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Recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.In this captivating episode of the Reinsurance Podcast, Sal Tucci delves into the heart of Bermuda's insurance industry, exploring the balance between tradition and innovation. With over two decades on the island, Tucci offers unique insights on technological advancements, the critical role of brokers, and the future of reinsurance.EPISODE LINKS:Sal's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sal-tucci-a644346/Jireh Re: https://jireh.bm/ CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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Recorded at the Hamilton Princess at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2024.In this captivating episode, Mike Yaworsky, Florida's Insurance Commissioner, dives into the unique challenges of Florida's insurance market. He discusses legislative reforms, the significance of public-private collaboration, and innovative efforts in resilience and home hardening, offering insights into managing risk in catastrophe-prone areas.EPISODE LINKS:Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeyaworsky/CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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In this episode the guys explore the complexities of preparing reinsurance data through a creative analogy of painting without a guide. They discuss the need for a "paint by numbers" approach, using reinsurance software to streamline the process, reduce errors, and save valuable time.
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Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone curious about the vibrant opportunities in insurance as we dive into the captivating industry with Samantha Ridgewell. Discover her accidental yet inspiring journey into the industry, the mission behind Empower Development, and innovative strategies to attract and educate a new generation. EPISODE LINKS:Sam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharidgewell/ Sam’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/samantha-ridgewell-insurance Empower Development: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-development/ Empower Talks Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ak4XbFHNWGYgX3hJIhEAc?si=38fdf9de39a34ec8Your Free Insurance Starter Kit: https://empowerdevelopment.teachable.com/p/your-insurance-starter-kitM97 Reinsurance Revision Course: https://empowerdevelopment.teachable.com/p/m97CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:17) Sam’s Reinsurance Beginnings(02:48) The Lloyd’s Market(04:48) Introducing Insurance as a Career(07:30) TikTok for Insurance(11:35) Benefits of Authentic Content (13:50) Reasons for Talent Shortages(16:24) New Ways of Learning(25:10) Networking Groups for Training(29:05) Effects of a Talent Shortage(31:20) Remote Vs. Hybrid(35:44) Flexible Working’s Impact on the City(39:49) Company Ethos & Career Progression(41:14) Incentives for In-Person Work
Discover the crucial role of data, the concept of hedging, and the evolving dynamics within this interconnected ecosystem, aiming for enhanced collaboration and mutual benefits.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:48) The Tripartite Relationship in Reinsurance(03:08) The Role of Each Party(07:19) Hedging Explained(08:21) Benefits of These Symbiotic Relationships(11:00) Analogy Battle: What Are Reinsurers Like?(11:49) Unlocking Capital & Securing Protecting
In this episode of the Reinsurance Podcast, Jerad and Ben are joined by Mark Geoghegan, the voice behind The Voice of Insurance podcast. They delve into the evolving world of reinsurance, discuss the innovative solutions being developed, and explore the industry's latest trends with Mark's insights. The conversation also touches on the significance of AI and data in reshaping insurance practices, highlighting the industry's journey towards digital transformation and its impact on efficiency and customer service.
EPISODE LINKS:
Mark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-geoghegan-852077a/
The Voice of Insurance Podcast: https://www.thevoiceofinsurance.com/
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Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(03:21) Hosting the Voice of Insurance Podcast
(10:09) Guest Scheduled & Topics
(12:50) Media Responsibility
(14:08) Slow Insurtech Uptake by Insurers
(17:48) Real Digital Transformation
(21:38) Setting Industry Standards
(27:50) Industry Sentiment on Data & Performance
(30:10) Carbon Insurance
(34:06) Education Through Podcasting
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
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In episode we sit down with Nick Hoadley, CEO of Insurance Search and host of The Insurance Coffee House Podcast, to explore the multifaceted world of talent acquisition and development in the insurance sector. With his extensive experience and passion for helping insurance professionals succeed, Nick shares valuable insights into the dynamics of executive recruitment.EPISODE LINKS:Nick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-hoadley/Insurance Search: http://www.insurance-search.com/The Insurance Coffee House Podcast: http://insurance-search.com/podcastCONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
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Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:15) What’s Insurance Search?(02:28) The Insurance Coffee House Podcast(06:45) Culture & Attracting Talent(09:57) What Candidates Look for(12:19) Challenges Staffing New Geographies(13:57) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)(18:57) Expanding the Talent Pool(22:30) Experience, Skillset, & Development(24:29) Challenges Placing Candidates(27:33) What About the Spouse?!(29:44) Nick’s Top Placing Areas(31:00) All Industries Are People-Centric
In this episode of The Reinsurance Podcast, we're joined by Lynn Moretti, Chief Claims Officer for AmTrust Europe, who dives into the captivating world of insurance claims. Sharing her journey from litigation to claims expertise, Moretti reveals the intricacies of managing claims, the importance of empathy, and the evolving challenges and solutions in the field.EPISODE LINKS:Lynn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-moretti/AmTrust International: https://amtrustinternational.com/ AmTrust's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amtrust-international/CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
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Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:56) Lynn’s Journey to Claims(04:16) Complexity in Different Lines(06:05) Investigating Claims Made(09:49) When Claims Are Denied(13:18) Reinsurance Claims & Policies(17:36) Difficulties for Claims Professionals(21:36) Connection Between Claims & Underwriting(23:35) Data & Analytics on Claims(26:46) Governance & Claims (29:06) Subrogation, Salvage, & Shifting Risk(31:03) The Future & Evolution of Claims(36:33) Differences Between the UK & US(39:09) Claims-Driven Business Decisions
In this week's episode, the guys drive into the three biggest challenges facing reinsurance operations. CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehqTwitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:26) 1) There’s No Single Source of Truth?!(04:10) 2) Suffering from Half-Modernisations(07:21) 3) The Untapped Goldmine of Data
This week the guys delve into the complexities of reinsurance underwriting and the overwhelming influx of data in the industry. They explore the future of underwriting, the role of data in making informed decisions, and how companies navigate the sea of information to find value. Expert insight and engaging analogies, Ben & Jerad talk about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for reinsurance professionals in a data-saturated market.
CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehqTwitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:13) If Data Were Spaghetti(04:14) Lacking Goals in Data Initiatives(05:50) Advantages of Data Accuracy (10:11) Insurance Performance Impacts Reinsurance(12:57) Improving Data Capture (14:05) The Role of Insurers in Reinsurance(17:55) Insurtech Investment ROI(19:13) AI Can’t Fix This Fundamental Issue(20:44) Algorithmic Underwriting(25:16) Willingness & Ability to Adopt New Tools(28:34) The Human Element in Tech Adoption(29:59) New Talent Expecting 21st Century Tech
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
EPISODE LINKS:
January Renewals 2024 - What Happened: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5x21JnrrqCkvrYqnZCRwqQ
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(00:00) Intro
(00:44) Storm Isha
(01:33) The Next Major Volcanic Eruption
(03:20) $123B Cat Losses
(04:02) Scepticism Over US Bill
(06:52) Strong ILS Performance
(08:12) Attractive Market Conditions for Reinsurance
(09:44) Supercede Reinsurance Platform Usage Increases by 43%
In this episode the guys speak to Jeremy Burgess, director of The Insurance Network. Diving into the evolving landscape of insurance technology they explore the impact of AI, the challenges of digital transformation, and the future of the insurance industry.EPISODE LINKS:Jeremy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyburgess1/The Insurance Network: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-insurance-network/TINTech: https://www.the-insurance-network.co.uk/conferences/tintech-london-marketCONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:27) Starting The Insurance Network(03:28) Inspiring Insurance Innovation(05:17) Running a Forum-Centric Event(06:28) The Pandemic & Live Events(09:47) Changing Approaches to Insurtech(12:50) Ben’s TINTech Experiences(14:11) AI, Hype, & Buzzwords (16:58) Generative AI(18:03) TINTech 2024 Pre-Event Survey(21:51) Tech-Enablement In Conservative Companies(26:52) Insurance Companies of the Future(33:01) Sustaining the London Market(37:38) The Evolving Market
Dive into the world of reinsurance and data valuation! We're joined this week by Todd and Skip from e2Value, this episode unpacks the complexities of accurately valuing properties in a rapidly changing market. From the nuances of farm insurance to the impact of global events on property values, this deep discussion reveals the critical role of data in shaping the insurance industry.EPISODE LINKS:Skip's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skipcoan/Todd's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddrissel/e2Value: https://e2value.com/CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehqTwitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:21) Lack of Portfolio Insight(02:50) Bad Data in Property Insurance(06:58) Property Value & Insurance(13:18) Increased Losses in Recent Years(15:05) Where e2Value Helps(18:43) Market Demand for Accurate Data(21:22) The Most Used Tool for Farm & Ranch Valuation(27:01) Building Types in Commercial Farming(28:51) Current Focus for e2Value(34:06) Real-time Assessment of Book Value(37:00) Innovations Driven from Reinsurance(40:38) Measuring Insurance in 10-Year Cycles
This week the guys unravel the complexities of the current hard reinsurance market. Discover the defining elements of market cycles, and explore insightful predictions about future trends and impacts in the reinsurance landscape.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:39) Hard Markets Explained
(07:15) Reinsurance Pricing
(08:21) Market Cycles
(09:39) Drivers of This Hard Market
(13:37) What’s Prolonged This Hard Market
(19:24) When Will This Hard Market End?
(22:00) Cedents to Take On More Risk
Get the insider's take on the reinsurance industry's pivotal season. Join Jerad, Ben, and Tom as they dissect trends and surprises from the January 2024 renewals.EPISODE LINKS:Ben's article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2024-year-grey-swans-ben-rose-a1dle/Howden-Tiger's Renewals Report: https://www.howdengroupholdings.com/news/howden-a-new-world-2024Gallagher's Renewals Report: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/news-and-insights/2024/january/what-a-difference-a-year-makes/
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(01:11) 1/1 Recap: Orderly & Bifurcated
(04:36) Perils & Sources of Capacity
(10:23) Worries Around US Casualty
(13:14) Diversification & Attractive Markets
(17:03) Talent & Rising Startups
(20:53) Are There Enough Reinsurance Brokers?
(26:03) Are There Enough New Reinsurers?
(32:10) Performance Turnaround of Lloyd’s
(36:36) Lawyers Leaving Florida & the Ethics of Finance
(38:43) Variation of Broker Reports
(43:10) Trends for 2024
(47:29) Is the Market Really Going Digital?
Join us as we dive deep with James Willison, Managing Director at Web Connectivity Limited (WCL), into the heart of digital transformation within the London Market. Discover how Willison's unique journey from a background in law and accountancy led him to spearhead innovations in reinsurance technology. From the implications of Blueprint 2 to the crucial focus on claims and trading platforms, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of tradition, technology, and transformation in the London insurance market. EPISODE LINKS:James' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswillison/WCL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/web-connectivity-ltd/WCL Website: https://webconnectivityltd.com/ CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
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Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:23) WCL company overview(03:08) London market structure(03:40) Past technology reform efforts(04:06) Blueprint 2 initiative(05:14) Transitioning to global data standards(07:25) Positioning London as a centre of excellence(08:01) Past technology successes(09:59) Data standards challenges(12:06) Blueprint 2(14:39) Onboarding new technologies(15:49) Maintaining London’s market structure(17:33) Ongoing market reform(18:18) Importance of claims processing(19:49) Paper to electronic claims transition(20:30) Trading platforms value(22:02) Standards flexibility needs(23:27) Global standards alignment challenges(24:48) Class of business model differences(26:06) Blueprint 2 future
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
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In this episode Jerad and Ben welcome Jon Maury, SVP at Zywave. They dive into the cyber insurance market, creating a seamless marketplace for brokers and underwriters, and discuss the future of insurance distribution strategies.EPISODE LINKS:Jon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmaury/Zywave: https://www.zywave.com/Zywave's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zywave/CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
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Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:25) Zywave overview(05:20) Expanding product portfolios(07:50) Marketplaces to connect brokers & underwriters(10:00) Entering cyber insurance space(13:00) Growth strategies(15:15) Insurance & business relationships(18:30) The Lloyd's market(21:20) Digital transformation for speed & efficiency
This week the guys delve into January renewals (AKA 1/1). Starting with contextualising January renewals, we compare last year's strategies and explore how cedents can secure better pricing. We explore the scrutiny and lack of trust in submission data by underwriters, discussing adjustments in reinsurance structures, and revealing the crucial role of reinsurance brokers during this period. Lastly, Ben offers his unique insight as an ex-underwriter in regards to renewals, providing a comprehensive guide for the upcoming season.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:52 )Contextualising January Renewals
(02:45) Comparing Last Year’s 1/1
(06:44) Cedent Strategies for Securing Better Pricing
(09:25) Do Underwriters Trust Submission Data?
(12:38) Adjusting Reinsurance Structures
(14:44) What Do Reinsurance Brokers Do In 1/1?
(16:27) An Underwriter’s Renewals Experience
Dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with AI expert Peter Gostev as he unpacks the rapid advances in generative AI. Learn how models like GPT-4 are providing stunning new capabilities in reasoning, language, and more. Discover best practices for prompt engineering as Peter shares first-hand stories of pushing the limits through his own experiments. Gain insight into promising applications for insurance, like analysing policies and documents, while avoiding potential pitfalls. Learn how these models can be deliberately tricked - and why safeguards will be critical. EPISODE LINKS:Peter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gostev-53058417CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
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Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:50) - What Is AI?(07:28) - Using AI in Practice(10:39) - Journey for Novice Users(11:46) - Integrating AI into Software(14:17) - Understanding & Reasoning with AI(21:28) - AI Applications in Reinsurance(23:30) - Regulatory Challenges with AI(26:32) - Tricking AI(28:00) - Safeguarding Against AI Risks
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:48) Market-Wide Reinsurance Growth
(03:45) VIG Re Push Efficiency as a ‘Digitally-Enabled’ Reinsurer
(05:04) AXIS Successfully Closes Market’s First 144A Cyber Cat Bond
(06:16) Too Early to Name AI as the Leading Cause for Industry Job Losses
(07:25) Shaping Innovation Through the InsurTech Coalition
Dive into this lively discussion with Fraser Edmond, CEO of Broker Insights. The guys cover Fraser's journey from a traditional corporate background to leading a pioneering tech company; discover how Broker Insights is reshaping the insurance market by empowering brokers with advanced placement strategies.EPISODE LINKS:Fraser's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fraser-edmond-0593ab21/Broker Insights: https://brokerinsights.com/ CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
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Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:03) Fraser's Journey into Insurance & Entrepreneurship (03:37) Overview of Broker Insights & Its Impact(08:59) Predictive Modeling & Future Opportunities(14:59) International Expansion & Strategic Shifts(19:59) Client Experiences of Broker Insights(24:59) Final Remarks & Future Plans
Get the inside scoop on innovation and transformation in the reinsurance industry. Paula Di Fonzo of Generali shares how leading insurers approach optimising data, adopting new technology, evolving products and partnerships, and drive change across global operations.EPISODE LINKS:Paola's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paola-di-fonzo-b5a89680/GC&C Website: https://www.generaliglobalcorporate.com/GC&C LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/generali-global-corporate-and-commercial/CONNECT WITH US:
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Join us for an exclusive interview with Glenn Tyrpa, a seasoned journalist at Intelligent Insurer, as we delve into the dynamic world of insurance market reporting from the vibrant doors outside Leo's in Baden-Baden. Glenn opens up about the thrills and challenges of journalism in an environment where news is crafted and deals are struck with each handshake and exchanged business card.EPISODE LINKS:Glenn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-tyrpa/?originalSubdomain=pl Intelligent Insurer: https://www.intelligentinsurer.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Get ready for the 2024 reinsurance renewal season with this in-depth look at strategies for optimising your reinsurance purchasing. Jerad and Ben examine how reinsurance needs and priorities have shifted in the current hard market environment. Learn why reinsurers are refocusing on their core role and how data limitations can undermine purchasing decisions. Discover approaches for articulating your risk coverage needs, securing budget increases, and targeting the most critical perils. Whether you're an insurer seeking reinsurance or a reinsurer with risk capital to deploy, don't miss this timely discussion on successfully navigating the 2024 renewals.OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro (00:31) - Baden-Baden & SIRC(00:56) - Reinsurance Buying(01:21) - Reinsurance Purchasing Strategies(04:05) - Why Buy Reinsurance?(07:26) - Strategies for Offloading Risk(10:57) - Insurers Overbuying Reinsurance(14:59) - Most Critical Risks for 2023(16:00) - Importance of Data in Purchasing Decisions(18:28) - Challenges Due to Poor Data(20:53) - Contract Terms and Need for Good Data(21:04) - Managing Risk CONNECT WITH US:
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With over 20 years attending, Sébastien reflects thoughtfully on maintaining rating integrity amidst inflationary pressures. He provides an in-depth look at key issues in motor reinsurance like electric vehicles, and the value of face-to-face meetings. With nuance and expertise, Sébastien shares his unique perspective on the renewals landscape at this critical juncture.EPISODE LINKS:Sébastien's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%A9bastienricout/AXIS Capital: https://www.axiscapital.com/CONNECT WITH US:
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Get the inside scoop on the famed Leo's bar from owner Heribert Kargl, the legendary host fuelling Baden-Baden's reinsurance scene. Heribert reflects on welcoming hordes of industry veterans and newbies alike to "the living room" of reinsurance for over 40 years running.EPISODE LINKS:
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As Executive Head of SA Treaty at Aon, Richard provides a South African perspective on key themes like secondary peril modelling and stabilising renewals, reflecting thoughtfully on the value of face-to-face meetings for building partnerships, even in a data-driven age.EPISODE LINKS:Richard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-akeroyd-1372282b/ Aon: https://www.aon.com/en/
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Head of Underwriting Services at Ageas Insurance, Katie Davies, shares an upbeat outlook on capacity and renewal stability, providing an inside look at hardening primary markets in the UK, and the importance of data analytics in constructive reinsurer conversations.
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Christian reflects thoughtfully on the conference's blend of broad strategy and contract-specific discussions, highlighting key regional and geopolitical themes impacting reinsurance deals this year.
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As a long-time attendee, Mark provides a unique perspective on digitally transforming underwriting. He spotlights ACORD's focus on improving the pre-bind submission process and making data exchange seamless from core systems, emphasising the value of accurate structured data.
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Get the inside scoop of Baden-Baden reinsurance gathering from veteran David Baldwin. David provides an international broker's perspective on what makes Baden-Baden special, from its hands-on, technical meetings to its autumnal architecture. He shares strategic insights on delivering his team's growth vision and seizing opportunities at this relationship-focused event.EPISODE LINKS:David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-baldwin-2528b0130/Ed: http://www.edbroking.com/
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Get an authentic taste of the storied Baden-Baden reinsurance gathering from first-timer David Sharashidze. The Director of Reinsurance at Alpha Insurance offers an engaging look at the meetings underpinning treaty renewals.
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Get privileged insights from insurance veteran Glyn Hall on the state of the Baden-Baden reinsurance market this year, with an exclusive look at the renewals through the lens of a seasoned reinsurance broker. He notes calmer conversations compared to last year's torrid renewal, with an expectation of rates largely staying flat, and underwriters focused on account-specific changes rather than forcing issues. EPISODE LINKS:Glyn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glyn-hall-a7009786/ Inver Re: https://www.inverre.com/
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Learn what happened this month in the world of reinsurance.
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:15) Intro
(00:50) Guy Carpenter symposium on alternative capital solutions
02:20) World Bank announcing increased use of cat bonds
(04:00) Hannover Re CEO on reinsurance demand growth in Asia
(05:00) Everest Re CEO noting we're not yet at a "new normal"
(06:00) Record number of billion dollar natural catastrophe events in 2022
(08:40) Reinsurers pointing to sources of uncertainty to push rate increases
(09:20) AI's impact on insurance roles and productivity
(10:40) Allianz warning on increasing ransomware threats with digitalisation
(12:20) Lockton adopting Supercede's reinsurance management platform
(13:00) Conclusion and upcoming events
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Get an inside look at the vibrant Baden-Baden reinsurance market from first-time attendee Zoë Layden. In an upbeat chat, Zoë shares her initial impressions of the busy conference and the key themes emerging this year. She highlights innovation, new product development, and capacity finding as top of mind, with abundant opportunities for reinsurers despite some ongoing global frictions. EPISODE LINKS:Zoë's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zo%C3%AB-layden-51b3313/
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Hear insights the key market themes at the 2023 Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting from industry veteran Paul Gadsby.
Gads provides his unique perspective on the current supply and demand dynamics in the reinsurance market; with colourful analogies and thoughtful analysis, he explores factors like inflation, climate change, and the importance of reliable data underlying the risk.
They reflect on the enduring value of relationships in the market, while emphasising the need for professionalism and accuracy.
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Filmed on location outside of Leo's bar - famously known for their impeccable service times among attendees, our hosts deliver insights from this year's Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting.
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This week we talk to Supercede's Jess McCausland who reveals how the emerging role of Client Success revolutionises technology adoption. Learn what makes it different from account management, how CS builds strategic partnerships, and real examples of transforming client outcomes. Get invaluable insights on maximising your software investment from a leader guiding global insurers to success.EPISODE LINKS:Jess' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessmccausland/CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Introduction
(00:48) Defining Client Success
(02:25) Transition to Client Success
(03:38) Proactive Approach
(06:21) Client Success in Pre-Sales
(08:08) Setting Objectives
(10:15) Data Quality Success Story
(11:32) Stacking Success Story
(13:58) Long-Term Visions
(15:08) Quality Interactions
(18:31) Measuring ROI
(21:36) Jess' Background
(22:55) Pirates & Revenue
(23:00) Client Success Examples
(25:00) Ongoing Client Partnerships
(26:00) QBR Meetings
(28:00) Remote Work Impacts
(30:00) Diversity and Inclusion
(33:00) Future of Client Success
(36:00) Key Takeaways
Unravel the intricate web of ethics in insurance underwriting. From groundbreaking EU directives that challenge traditional rating factors to the enigmatic world of AI underwriting, we explore the grey areas of what's fair and data-driven. Join Jerad Leigh and Ben Rose as they dissect, discuss, and delve deep into the complex world of insurance ethics and technology.CONNECT WITH US:
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Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro
(02:02) Gender Discrimination in Insurance Pricing
(08:32) Broader Ethics of Insurance Underwriting
(15:13) Technology Impacts from Regulation Changes
(21:08) Black Box AI Models in Insurance Pricing
(27:02) Risk Pooling and Insurance Accessibility
(32:13) Rating Factors and Insurance Pricing Models
(30:03) Climate and Systemic Risks in Insurance
(32:13) Freedom of Location Choice and Insurance Costs
(33:09) Conclusion & Summary
Get an inside look at the future of insurance talent! This week Jerad is joined by Alex Bond as they dive into the exciting world of insurtech and discuss how new technologies are transforming the industry. Learn from Alex's many years of recruiting expertise as he shares insights on attracting top talent, managing founder expectations, the pros and cons of hiring big industry names, and more. You'll get tactical advice for making the transition from a large insurance company to an innovative startup. Jerad and Alex also explore remote work trends, using AI thoughtfully, and why the insurtech space still offers huge opportunities.EPISODE LINKS:Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbondfinpro/details/experience/FinPro: https://www.wearefinpro.com/ CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:30) - Talent in the Industry(02:25) - Alex's Background(03:38) - Transition to InsureTech(04:28) - Advice for Listeners Interested in InsureTech(10:46) - Setting Expectations(14:06) - Equity and Cash Compensation(16:58) - Founder Expectations(18:31) - Hiring Big Names(21:36) - The Role of Advisory Boards(22:55) - Insurance vs Software Sales(25:28) - Hiring Salespeople(26:21) - Remote Work(29:02) - Returning to the Office(30:43) - Flexibility Benefitting Women(32:54) - Women in Leadership(35:21) - Black Box AI Concerns(37:26) - Developing Talent Remotely(41:32) - Busy Seasons in Reinsurance(42:53) - AI Eliminating Repetitive Tasks(44:07) - AI in Regulated Markets(46:48) - InsureTech Bubble(49:59) - Exits Fueling InsureTech Investing(51:46) - Learning from Others' Failures(52:28) - The Future is Bright
Join us on a deep dive into the intricate story of Vesttoo with this comprehensive breakdown. We kick off with a brief intro before delving into the core of Vesttoo's business model, exploring the world of alternative capital and their implications. The episode then takes a turn, charting out the major events that have occurred in the Vesttoo timeline, the tumultuous journey of bankruptcy, restructuring, and ensuing legal battles takes centre stage. Wrapping up, we gauge the ripple effects of Vesttoo's saga on the broader market.
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:43 Vesttoo as a Business04:53 Alternative Forms of Capital07:30 What’s Happened So Far16:35 Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Legal Battles20:37 The Impact on the MarketCONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
(00:00) Intro
(01:09) RVS Monte-Carlo Insights
(01:59) 10% Increase in NatCat Losses for Cedents
(04:13) Hard But Stable Retro Market
(07:11) Tremor Acquired by WR Berkley
(08:08) US Convective Storms Hit $50B Insured Losses
(09:02) Vesttoo: the Saga Continues
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Sandra DeSilva, reinsurance tech leader, shares invaluable insights on the innovation driving one of the world's top reinsurance hubs. Learn how data transparency and analytics are attracting new capital, the ecosystem enabling investors to feel confident, and how technology can help the industry thrive into the future. Get a sneak peek at the tools and collaboration propelling Bermuda's success from an insider at the forefront.EPISODE LINKS:Sandra's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-desilva/
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Isabelle Clausner, VP at Xceedance, shares insider insights on bridging the gap between AI hype and practical business value. Learn what generative AI means for skills augmentation vs. replacement, which use cases show the most promise, and why human relationships will remain essential even in a high-tech future. Get a sneak peek at how this global leader in insurance services leverages deep industry expertise to drive digital transformation.EPISODE LINKS:Isabelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-clausner-7486371/Xceedance: https://xceedance.com/
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Adam Podlaha and Chris Ewing from Aon reveal how Impact Forecasting is revolutionising real-time loss forecasting and incorporating climate change. Learn about the frequency of hurricane tracking updates, collaborations to model climate impacts, advances in US severe convective storm modelling, and advice on managing flood risk. Get invaluable insights from leaders driving more accurate catastrophe analytics.EPISODE LINKS:Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-podlaha-bb43491b/Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crewing/
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Michael Wade OBE, reinsurance entrepreneur and veteran, shares rare insights from over 40 years navigating the risks that shape our world. Learn his outlook on geopolitical instability, the cyber threat, climate change, and the role of government in solving global challenges too big for one industry alone. Don't miss this exclusive insider perspective from an industry legend and get Michael's unique multi-decade view on how reinsurance is evolving to meet today's needs.EPISODE LINKS:Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wade-obe-8a915610/CONNECT WITH US:
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Paul Mang, Guidewire's analytics leader, reveals crucial insights on bridging the gap between data analytics hype and real-world value. Learn what's driving "analytics indigestion," how primary insurers are adapting reinsurer portfolio approaches, and the human skills needed to leverage AI. EPISODE LINKS:Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmang/Guidewire: https://www.guidewire.com/
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Don't miss this exclusive look at the future of industrial cyber risk management! Jose Seara, CEO of DeNexus, shares rare insights from the frontlines of quantifying and insuring catastrophic cyber threats to critical infrastructure. Learn how DeNexus is bridging the protection gap for industrial asset owners, where the reinsurance capacity crunch is most acute, and why data analytics will be key to bringing this massive emerging risk to market.EPISODE LINKS:Jose's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmseara/DeNexus: https://www.denexus.io/CONNECT WITH US:
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Hear how data standards are transforming reinsurance straight from the source. Mark Bennet, Global VP of Business Development at ACORD, shares an inside look at how improved data quality is driving digital transformation across the industry. Learn what reinsurance leaders are prioritising to maximise efficiency gains, how ACORD is helping to solve the "reinsurance data crisis," and why common standards are key to accelerating growth. Don't miss this exclusive view on the data revolution shaping the future of reinsurance!EPISODE LINKS:Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bennett-0787262b/ACORD: https://www.acord.org/
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Get the inside scoop on cyber risk from an industry pioneer, Shawn Ram, Head of Insurance at Coalition. Get the exclusive look at the evolution of cyber insurance and emerging threats like ransomware. Learn how Coalition is reinventing risk management through "active insurance," why modelling cyber risk is uniquely challenging, and Shawn's outlook on the future of cyber risk mitigation. Don't miss this rare chance to hear from a cyber insurance leader.EPISODE LINKS:Shawn's LinedkIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnram/Coalition: https://www.coalitioninc.com/
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Don't miss this rare insider view of Monte Carlo 2023 from an innovative insurtech CEO!Amrit Santhirasenan, CEO of Hyperexponential, shares his unique perspective on how technology is shaping the future of reinsurance. Learn what key challenges he's hearing, how insurtechs like his are partnering with traditional reinsurers, and his outlook for bringing powerful new data solutions to this pivotal global industry.EPISODE LINKS:Amrit's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amritsanthirasenan/Hyperexponential: https://www.hyperexponential.com/
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Get the European reinsurance perspective straight from a leader on the frontlines. Tobias Sonndorfer, Management Board Member at VIG Re, provides an insider look at the renewal landscape across the continent. Learn how smaller regional losses are impacting local markets, what's driving pricing, and the unique challenges European reinsurers face. Don't miss Tobias' invaluable insights on partnering for growth in today's complex European reinsurance environment.EPISODE LINKS:Tobias' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-sonndorfer/VIG Re: https://www.vig-re.com/
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Hear directly from a reinsurance buyer on the frontlines at Monte Carlo 2023.
Will Dove, Head of Ceded Reinsurance at Everest, gives an inside look at navigating the vital reinsurance relationships that make or break an insurance business.
Learn what keeps this industry veteran up at night and his outlook on rising risks.
EPISODE LINKS:Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamfdove/ Everest: https://www.everestglobal.com/
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Hear from one of reinsurance's most forward-thinking innovators, Chris Parish of Lockton Re. Get Chris' insider perspective on bringing technology transformation to the tradition-steeped reinsurance sector; learn how Lockton Re is delivering on their promise to be "born digital" and what that means for revolutionising outdated processes. EPISODE LINKS:Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisparish1/Lockton Re: https://global.lockton.com/re/enCONNECT WITH US:
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Get the inside story on one of reinsurance's most exciting insurtech startups from founder and CEO Frank Perkins. With exciting news about their recent seed funding round, Frank gives unique insight into building an insurtech from the ground up.Hear how Inari got its start from Frank's home study and grew into a global company of 60+ employees in just 6 years. Learn how Inari is using cutting-edge technology like AI and interconnectivity to transform policy administration and bordereaux management for the industry.EPISODE LINKS:Frank’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-p-30b9b250/Inari: https://www.inari.io/ CONNECT WITH US:
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Recorded on the Supercede yacht at the 66th edition of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo.Get the inside scoop on the lucrative world of Lloyd's reinsurance capital from two industry insiders. Kate Tongue and Robert Flach of Argenta Private Capital give a behind-the-scenes look at how high net-worth individuals and institutional investors can profitably participate as capital backers of Lloyd's syndicates. Learn how the process works, how quickly you can get involved, which syndicates take outside capital, and why now presents an ideal investment opportunity. Don't miss this exclusive access to an industry rarely open to outsiders, straight from Monte Carlo. EPISODE LINKS:Kate’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katejohnsontongue/ Robert’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-flach-21ab114/ Argenta: https://www.argentagroup.com/investing-at-lloyds
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This week the guys dive deep into artificial intelligence (AI) and how generative AI is increasingly becoming a concern for enterprise companies as an emerging risk. The episode covers regulation, how AI might be used within re/insurance, and how AI risks might be insured.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:58) Introduction to AI & Machine Learning
(06:55) The Black Box Problem
(09:05) Bias in the Training Data
(11:45) Regulation Concerns
(13:53) Where & When to Use AI in Insurance
(16:02) How Do You Insure AI Risks?
Recorded on the Supercede yacht at the 66th edition of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo. Jump into the insightful world of Stephen Netherway as he navigates a decade of experiences at the Monte Carlo Rendezvous. Discover how the industry has transformed post-pandemic, the rising relevance of legal perspectives, and the future of technology in law.EPISODE LINKS:Stephen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephennetherway/Devonshires: https://www.devonshires.com/
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Recorded on the Supercede yacht at the 66th edition of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo.Dive into the captivating world of reinsurance with Forbes McKenzie. Uncover cutting-edge technologies and delve deep into the heart of natural catastrophe management. From the glitz of Monaco's prestigious reinsurance Rendezvous, this exclusive interview promises insights and revelations you won't want to miss."EPISODE LINKS:Forbes' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forbesmckenzie/MIS: https://www.mckenzieintelligence.com/ CONNECT WITH US:
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Recorded on the Supercede yacht at the 66th edition of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo. Dive into the heart of the reinsurance world with Javier San Basilio, CEO of Mapfre Re! Get insights on industry trends, the future of renewals, and the value of face-to-face interactions in the digital age.EPISODE LINKS:Javier's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-san-basilio-35b2291/MAPFRE RE: https://www.mapfrere.com/en/ CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehqTwitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rssSay Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
In this mini episode the guys reveal some of the findings from the newly released whitepaper focusing on the impact of poor reinsurance data quality.
Get the whitepaper now: https://supercede.com/reinsurance-insights-and-whitepapers/the-reinsurance-data-crisis
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:18) Interviews With Underwriters
(04:02) Whitepaper Structure & Content
(07:33) Recap of the Findings
In this episode Ben & Jerad discuss the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS), a key conference in the world of reinsurance. Hear all about RVS, its importance, and place within the list of reinsurance-led annual events.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:06) Why Do We Have Reinsurance Conferences?
(05:19) Why Is the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monaco?
(09:26) What’s the Conference Like?
(15:38) Meetings, Panels, & Afterparties
(18:15) Claim Events Happening During RVS
(22:02) The Reinsurance Podcast in Monte-Carlo 2023
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:53) Increasing Natural Catastrophe Events
(03:44) Record ILS issuance in H1 and a record-breaking year expected: Swiss Re
(06:41) AI becomes one of the top five emerging risks in Q2 2023: Gartner
(09:52) Vesttoo commences Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US
Dive into the latest episode where Jerad and Ben unpack the ongoing "war on talent." Discover the challenges of attracting top-tier talent to the reinsurance space and learn about the macro-economic impacts driving the industry. From comparing arts degrees to technical skills, to exploring the evolution of the sector.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:44) What Is the Best Talent?
(06:16) Diversity of Opportunity
(09:37) Increased Specialisms
(16:27) How to Attract Top Talent
(20:11) Expectations for Newer Generations
This week the guys explore reputational risk for re/insurance firms and individuals in today's context. We examine the risks and rewards of brand building, reputational products, ESG positioning, known and unknown risks, virtue signalling, defamation, claims payment, and differences between consumer and commercial firms.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:44) Reputation: Individuals & Firms
(04:11) Risks Vs. Reward to Brands
(07:36) Buying Reputational Insurance Products
(12:40) ESG Positioning
(14:50) Managing Known & Unknown Risks
(15:46) Virtue Signalling & Cancel Culture
(20:31) From Brands to Personalities
(22:11) Defamation… But What If It’s True?
(23:54) Reputational Risk of Not Paying Claims
(25:33) The Importance of Reputation for Brands
(29:00) Differences In Consumer Vs. Commercial Firms
Reinsurance News Roundup - July 2023
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:04) Florida Capacity Crunch
(01:49) US Property Cat Rates
(04:38) Vestoo
We’re joined this week by deputy news editor at The Insurer, Ryan Hewlett. He helps us understand the landscape of insurance journalism, diving into what makes a good story, how to determine what stories matter in the wider context of the market, and the most important pieces of news right now.
EPISODE LINKS: Ryan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-hewlett/ The Insurer's Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theinsurer/ The Insurer: https://www.theinsurer.com/
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:12) Ryan’s Insurance Beginnings
(03:08) Finding the Right Stories
(06:52) Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
(08:24) The Role of Journalism in Insurance
(14:39) How Technology Impacts Journalism
(19:26) Big Personalities in Insurance
(20:16) Monte Carlo, Baden-Baden, & Beyond
(21:24) Impact of AI & ChatGPT on Journalism
(25:26) Understanding What News Matters
(27:11) Integrating the Right Technologies
(28:04) The Most Interesting Stories Right Now
We’re joined by Tom Spier to help navigate the July 2023 renewals. Hear insights on how the industry tackled these reinsurance renewals.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:23) Broad Level Market Feedback
(03:31) Lines of Business Under Scrutiny
(04:17) Cedents Adapting to Current Conditions
(07:25) Frustration for Reinsurance Brokers
(09:29) Better Data, Better Pricing
(11:32) Underwriters Can Be Choosey
(14:03) Improved Responses to Reinsurers
(16:40) January 2024 Renewal Predictions
Expert ex-practitioners of the London Market provide insights into this unique place that’s historical importance to insurance cannot be understated. The guys run through what makes this market special, how it’s been instrumental in connecting capital to insure the uninsurable, and the challenges London and Lloyd’s face when it comes to modernisation.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:54) Lloyd’s & London’s Place In Re/Insurance
(05:31) What Makes the London Market Special?
(10:05) Connecting Underwriters, Brokers, & Capital
(18:43) The Future of the London Market
(23:20) Challenges With Modernisation
Get insider tips on optimising your reinsurance strategy in this information-packed episode. Learn how to maximise savings through data analysis, build trusted partnerships with reinsurers, and overcome challenges like data latency. Ben & Jerad provide actionable advice on monetising reinsurance, responding to market uncertainty, and leveraging improved data systems to unlock additional capacity.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:23) Buying Reinsurance
(04:03) Strategic Value of Ceded Reinsurance
(07:02) Reinsurance Maturity Curve & Capital Efficiency
(10:32) How to Monetise Your Reinsurance
(15:56) Importance of Trust With Your Reinsurers
(19:43) How Underwriters Respond to Uncertainty
(22:21) Latency of Reinsurance Data Cuts
(30:45) Unlocking Capacity With Better Data
(34:33) New Challenges for Aviation Underwriting
We’re joined this week by Tom Draper, Head of Insurance at Coalition. Jerad and our guest co-host Tom Spier (who also happens to be Supercede’s in-house cyber expert) discuss how companies in cyber markets can protect against heavy capital demands, responding to market cycles, and the benefits and disadvantages of AI.
EPISODE LINKS: Tom's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-draper Coalition's Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coalitioninc Coalition Website: https://www.coalitioninc.com Luther: https://www.luther.co.uk
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro
(00:40) Tom’s Early Career
(02:19) Head of Insurance Explained
(04:18) Product Evolution at Coalition
(05:48) Protecting Against Capital Demands
(10:05) Responding to Hardening Market Conditions
(11:58) Issues With Cyber Cat Modelling
(18:45) Sales Approaches for Cyber Security
(20:50) Protecting People Globally
(22:58) What’s Next for Coalition’s Expansion?
(25:06) Proactively Preventing Exploits
(28:41) Lloyd’s War Exclusion
(36:19) Benefits & Limitations of AI & ChatGPT
(44:14) What Will Happen In the Upcoming Renewals?
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Swiss Re: Persistent US Inflation
(05:25) Hannover: Changing Pricing Dynamics
(08:17) Claims & Losses
(11:00) Capital Raises
(12:20) AI & Algorithmic Underwriting
(16:37) Reinsurers Retreating
This week the guys run through all things affecting reinsurance spend, including rate increases, hard and soft markets, and how risk profiles have changed due to black swan events.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:51) Rate Increases
(04:40) Reinsurance Cycles: Soft & Hard
(07:31) Brokers in a Soft Market
(09:34) Reinsurer Difficulties
(11:12) Changes in Risk: Black Swan Events
(21:27) Opportunity for Venture Capital
(23:35) How Long Will the Hard Market Last?
(28:16) Benefits of Starting a Re/Insurance Company
We’re joined this week by Rosina Smith, CPO at MIS. Jerad and Rosina discuss innovation in the insurance and reinsurance space, how regulation impacts the ability of new products to go to market, and the future of McKenzie within the frame of insurtech.
EPISODE LINKS: Rosina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosina-s-56421530/ McKenzie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mckenzie-intelligence-services-ltd/about/ McKenzie Website: http://www.mckenzieintelligence.co.uk/
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:05) Rosie’s Early Career (02:15) Geospatial Data Sets & Models (04:04) Innovation in Insurtech (07:44) McKenzie’s Products & Value Proposition (13:20) Re/insurance Execs Lack Immediate Briefing (16:20) Data Access Unlocks Insights (20:49) Collaboration for Better Value (22:50) Building Insurance Products & Services (27:22) Challenging Indemnity (30:05) Product Innovation Vs. Regulation (33:46) The Value of Human Involvement (38:51) Emerging Tools to Add Value & Solve Problems (42:44) The Future at MIS Within Insurtech
This week’s particularly insightful episode has Jerad & Ben explaining the pains of ceded reinsurance. Our in-house experts dive into the problems surrounding data, working with reinsurance brokers, and the impact of a hardening market. We’ve also invented a new reinsurance game.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:23) Overview of a Ceded Re Team
(03:04) Collecting Data Across the Organisation
(04:13) Lacking Direct Access to Data
(06:22) Working With Reinsurance Brokers
(07:35) Aspirational Buying Vs. What Actually Happens
(09:02) Your Reinsurance Isn’t Being Priced Properly
(10:04) The Impact of a Hardening Market
(11:32) Bad Reinsurance Data Is Costing You Money
(12:59) Wider Capital Markets
(14:53) Problem Pong: Challenges for Ceded Re Teams
(19:00) Copy, Pasting, Ingesting, & Analysing Data
(20:34) Post Placement Analytics & Insights
In this episode we delve into the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, Generative Pre-training Transformer models (GPT), and their prospective impacts on the reinsurance industry. Discover how these technologies are shifting paradigms, enhancing reliability and pushing the frontiers of underwriting and risk pricing. Our discussions navigate through an AI-influenced future and the transformative role of AI in M&A strategies. We also delve into the increasingly pivotal role AI plays in understanding complex insurance policies and the efforts to increase reliability of language models like ChatGPT.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:30) Predictions of AI-Influenced Insurance
(05:16) Augmented Reality
(06:58) Excitement for the Future of Insurance
(09:01) Current Reliability With Generative AI
(13:35) Understanding Insurance Policy Documents With AI
(15:10) Accuracy & Reliability of Generative AI for Insurance
(18:46) Increasing Reliability of Large Language Models
(21:08) How AI Might Impact M&A Strategy in Insurance
(23:45) AI Model Regulation for Risk Pricing
(24:53) Solving Problems That Matter
(30:25) AI & ChatGPT Prompting
This week we’re lucky to have carbon insurance market experts, Natalia Dorfman, CEO & Co-Founder of Kita, and James Kench, Head of Insurance at Kita. Our guests guide us through the fascinating world of the carbon market, including challenges of underwriting carbon risks, growth in the sector, and new insurance products to meet new needs.
EPISODE LINKS: Natalia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-dorfman/ James’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameskench/ Kita: https://www.kita.earth/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitaearth/
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro
(01:01) Natalia’s Background
(02:18) James’s Background
(03:45) An Overview of the Carbon Market
(07:14) Compliance & Voluntary Markets
(09:58) Growth in the Carbon Markets
(12:33) Challenges in Scaling Carbon Solutions
(16:10) Main Hazards & Risk Categories
(20:18) Insurance Products Covering Carbon Risk
(22:52) Underwriting Carbon Risks
(27:36) Distribution of Carbon Insurance Products
(30:51) Attracting Capacity for Carbon Underwriting
(32:31) The Value of Lloyd’s in New Development
(33:44) Net Zero Investment & Underwriting Strategy
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Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:51) RenRe Acquisition of Validus Re
(02:57) Stagnation of London Re/insurance Market
(03:41) Aon Suing Alliant Over ‘Unlawful Raids’
(04:30) Major Reinsurers Withdrawing from Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA)
(06:32) Insurance Utilising ChatGPT & AI
This week the guys deep dive into the transformation of reinsurance broking due to the impact of technology, how modern reinsurance brokers have become more sophisticated, leveraging data and information to provide better solutions for clients, and the way in which technology will play a crucial role in removing low-value work and enhancing efficiency for brokers (for those savvy enough to take advantage of all the increasingly specialised tools).
EPISODE LINKS:
https://supercede.com/blog/reinsurance-broking-entering-the-third-wave
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:25) The Impact of Technology on Reinsurance Broking
(08:35) Brokers Lack Specific Digital Tools for Reinsurance
(15:30) Creating Positive Buying Experiences
(17:50) Current Challenges With Tailored Value-Add Services
(22:36) Unlocking the Third Wave of Reinsurance Broking
(24:18) The Big Barrier of Moving the Industry Forward
(26:41) Will There Be Increasing Specialisations?
The guys go deep into alternative risk transfer this week, discussing insurance-linked securities (ILS), cat bonds, and why re/insurers may choose different ways to mitigate risk other than traditional reinsurance deals. This episode is also packed with analogies, including one from ChatGPT!
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:57) Jerad’s Analogy for Alternative Risk Transfer
(06:18) ChatGPT’s Analogy for Alternative Risk Transfer
(08:31) Ben’s Analogy for Alternative Risk Transfer
(10:02) Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) Explained
(15:22) Concerns With ILS Compared to Traditional Reinsurance
(17:58) Drivers of ILS Purchasing, Cat Bonds, & Capacity Constraints
(19:48) Basis Risk: Indemnity Triggers & Parametric Coverage
(22:22) Traditional Reinsurance Vs. Alternative Risk Transfer
(26:15) Brokers Using Creativity to Solve Client Problems
(28:25) Insurance Add-Ons, Protections, & Exclusions
In our fourth ask us anything episode, the guys answer questions put forth from listeners! We want to thank everyone that sent us their questions. All questions are in the timestamps below. If you'd like your question answered in the next Q&A, send us a message at producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:55) How Will Automation for the Underwriting Workflow Impact the Industry?
(05:20) Why Are Ceded Re Teams So Busy in the Lead Up to 1/1 Renewals?
(10:45) What Should an Early Career Data Analyst Be Doing for Career Progression?
(13:49) What Does the Ideal Cedent Look Like?
(19:24) In Such a Relationship-Centric Industry, Why Does Good Data Matter?
(22:04) Have You Seen Creative Deal Structures That Tackle Unique Risks?
We’re missing a co-host this week but that didn’t stop Jerad from having one of the most fascinating and insightful conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Our special guest, Michael Cenzer, Chief Pricing Actuary at Validus Re, went through the nuances of actuarial pricing, shifting market trends, and the increasing importance of high-quality data.
EPISODE LINKS:
Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-cenzer-7297693/
Validus Re: https://www.aig.com/home/risk-solutions/aig-re/validus-re
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:02) Mike’s Journey Into Reinsurance
(03:30) Analogy Battle: What Is a Pricing Actuary?
(05:47) Pricing in Practice: How it Works
(09:37) Examples of Factors Applied for Pricing in a Movie
(13:47) Importance of Data for the Reinsurer
(16:04) Drivers of Current Hardening Market Conditions
(19:19) Florida Legislation to Help Soften Markets
(24:01) Market Trends: An Actuarial Perspective
(26:45) What Will Soften the Market?
(29:40) Will Programs Become More Bundled or Fractured?
(31:51) Granular Data Transforming the Industry
(34:32) Biggest Challenges With Data
(37:20) Benefits of Data Consistency
(39:02) What Better Data Can Unlock for the Industry
(44:36) Data Importance for Cyber Risk
(45:20) Price It! - Reinsurance Pricing for an Autonomous Fleet
(49:45) Portfolio Strategy Risks
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Validus Re. or its subsidiaries or affiliates (“Validus”). Any content provided by our speakers are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Validus makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, correctness, or validity of any information provided during this podcast and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses injuries, or damages arising from its use.
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:12) Japanese Renewals
(0041) SCOR Growth - Japan & US
(01:10) Gallagher Report: Global Natural Catastrophe Losses
(01:56) Supercede Completes Expansion Into Africa
(02:24) Howden Raising Capital for Expansion
This week the guys finish off the placement process series, unravelling the complexities of the post-placement phase. If you haven't already, check out part one: https://supercede.com/podcasts/89
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:19) Re-entering Data Into Siloed Systems
(04:13) Interrogating & Aggregating Data
(06:23) Challenges in Aligning Front & Back Offices
(08:50) The Flexibility of Reinsurance Deals
(09:46) The Failed Promise of Blockchain
(12:33) How Will Technology Help Reinsurance Data & Deal-Making?
(14:10) Automating Data Packs & Data Cut Work
(15:39) Building Bespoke New Re/insurance Products
(18:04) Analogy Battle: What Is Automation?
(21:20) Automating Janitorial Data Work
This week the guys take a deep dive into the reinsurance placement process, breaking down each phase and offering expert advice for success. From pre-placement to post-placement (well, almost - that’s what part 2 is for!!), they guide you through the essential steps, offering tips and strategies to help you navigate the complexities of the reinsurance placement process.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:29) Pre-Placement, Placement, Post-Placement
(02:24) Presenting Data to Markets
(04:00) Continual Assessment of Appetite & Interest
(08:23) How to Your View of the Market
(09:13) Pre-Placement to Placement
(10:45) Broker Facilitating Cedent-Reinsurer Exchange
(13:59) Indicative Quotes & Feedback on Structure Options
(15:34) Losing Oversight of the Placement Placement
(17:12) Senior Executive Challenges
(19:38) How Data Is Tracked During the Placements Phase
(24:28) Outtro
In this Insurance Institute of London reinsurance webinar, an expert panel navigates new technologies that have emerged in response to the market’s need for reinsurance-specific technology, including specific solutions for risk modelling, outwards data preparation and deal administration, accounting and settlement.
Get the free resource showing key insights from panel discussion here: Download PDF
MODERATOR
Catrin Shi: Award-winning (re)insurance industry journalist and Editor in Chief of Insider Publishing Group, moderates an expert panel of reinsurance technologists.
PANELISTS
Colette Karakashian: Director of Product Management for Verisk Extreme Event Solutions (formerly AIR), shares views from more than a decade at the cutting edge of catastrophe modelling and highlights how Next Generation Models (NGM) will transform the way we understand risk in 2023 and beyond.
Jerad Leigh: Co-Founder & CEO of Supercede, draws on more than a decade of reinsurance broking, consulting and systems development experience to explain how new software can help cedents and brokers to save months of work by automating away outwards data preparation and manual deal administration;
Julien Victor: Managing Director, Reinsurance for Duck Creek (formerly Prima XL), reflects on twenty years of developing (re)insurance software to consider whether technology devoted specifically to reinsurance now has enough supply (and demand) to merit the emergence of a ReinsurTech category.
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Panellist Introductions
(02:54) What Is Reinsurtech?
(09:52) Use Cases of Reinsurtech
(14:19) Issues With In-House Reinsurance Solutions
(17:59) Who's Responsible for Driving Industry Standards?
(20:25) Applicability of Blockchain Technology
(24:08) Where Are the Full-Stack Reinsurance Carriers?
(27:42) Reinsurtech Today Vs. Reinsurtech in 10 Years
(33:13) Problems With Spreadsheets: Scalability & Analytics
(36:40) How SaaS Changes Reinsurance Software Purchasing
(40:05) Reinsurtech and the Cyber Reinsurance Capacity Gap
(43:15) Examples of Unnecessary Manual Work in Reinsurance
(47:06) Reinsurtech’s Impact on Reinsurance Claims Management
(48:05) Final Takeaways
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:38) Florida Tort Reform
(02:21) Reinsurers’ Premiums Up 12.1% in 2022; Combined Ratio Worsens to 95.7%
(03:55) Ascot & Generali UK Choose Supercede for Their Reinsurance Technology Provider
(04:37) Lemonade Crypto Climate Coalition Protects Nearly 7,000 Kenyan Farmers
(06:41) US Economic ‘Hard Landing’ Unavoidable: Swiss Re
Dive into the world of reinsurance partnerships in this latest episode. The guys explore the intricacies of reinsurance transactions, discuss how collaborations can lead to access to new risks, and analyse the 'Uberisation' of the industry. Ben & Jerad also delve into the critical role of technology and data in understanding and pricing risk, as well as the innovations in insurance coverage. Discover the fine balance between partnering and going solo in this rapidly evolving space, while examining the concept of full stack insurance and the value of finding partners in competitors. They wrap up with an analogy battle and a look at how SaaS is unlocking and improving efficiency within the reinsurance sector.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:07) The Three Parties in a Reinsurance Transaction
(03:01) Leveraging Partnerships to Access New Risks
(05:14) The ‘Uberisation’ of the Industry
(07:23) Understanding & Pricing Risk With Better Tech & Data
(10:35) Innovations in Insurance Coverage for Society
(11:59) When to Partner & When to Do Things Yourself?
(15:02) Full Stack Insurance: It Doesn’t Really Exist
(15:52) Finding Partners in Competitors
(18:51) Ending & Absorbing Partnerships
(20:15) Shared Reinsurance Software for the Entire Industry
(24:04) Analogy Battle: Tower of Babylon
(26:41) SaaS Unlocking & Improving Efficiency
This week, which includes a totally un-ominous green glow, the guys discuss emerging risk classes. They delve into identifying new risk classes, insurance products designed to meet those needs and their respective life cycles, and consideration for the insurance protection gap.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:12) Is Insurance Bought or Sold?
(03:12) Uninsurable, Partially Insurable, & Insurable Risks
(04:28) The Impact of Stripping Inefficiencies in the Insurance Model
(06:16) Creating New Insurance Products & Their Lifecycles
(11:21) Latency of the Insurance Industry Addressing Emerging Demands
(13:21) Does the Current Value Chain Slow the Process of New Products?
(18:03) Identifying Emerging Risks
(18:57) New Emerging Risk Classes
(20:39) The Insurance Protection Gap
(24:07) How Technology Can Impact Insurance
A short, punchy episode this week - the guys delve into reinsurance structures for protection against cat losses, the value of reinsurance brokers, and technological innovations in the space.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:05) Building Reinsurance Structures to Tackle Catastrophe Exposure
(02:52) Typical Catastrophe Scenarios
(04:44) Contracts & Reinsurance Products
(08:56) The Value of Reinsurance Brokers
(10:03) Confounding Variables & Government Cat Bonds
(12:16) Insurance Linked Securities (ILS)
(13:36) Challenges of Running an Insurance Company
(15:06) Catastrophe Modelling & Other Technologies
(17:14) Technological Innovation
The reinsurance experts delve into how underwriting changes during hard markets, the potential for real-time responsiveness for premium calculation, and how the quality of data, and new sources of information, will change the way reinsurance operates. The guys start off strong this week with two of our favourite games, Frisk Risk and Price It!
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:32) Frisk Risk Game: Insuring Love & Romance
(06:32) Price It Game: Marriage, Affairs, & Divorce
(09:45) Data Algorithms & Predictive Analytics
(11:17) Influencing Behaviour Through Insurance Data
(14:54) Real-time Responsiveness for Premium Calculation
(16:30) How Cedents Can Differentiate for Better Reinsurance Pricing
(19:32) Dynamic Alignment With Books of Business & Shorter Renewal Cycles
(22:40) New Sources of Underlying Industry Data
(23:33) Smarter Ways of Aggregating & Interrogating Insurance Data
(26:41) Efficiencies Through Increased Access to & Manipulation of Information
(29:36) Choosing the Right Partners
(30:45) The Proposition of Full Stack Insurtechs
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:40) Cloud Outage Next Risk Class Primed for ILS Risk Transfer
(01:26) Brit Increases Cyber Consortium Capacity by 50%
(02:56) Turkey Earthquake Claims
(04:45) Results Season
(06:40) Broker Profitability in Reinsurance
(07:11) Aggregate Cedent Pressures
This week Jerad and Ben sit down with Russell Higginbotham, CEO of Swiss Re Solutions and President of the CII. They discuss the international nature of the industry, how to successfully manage and progress into leadership positions, and the importance of maintaining professional relationships.
EPISODE LINKS:
Russell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-higginbotham-fcii-6a87921/
Swiss Re Solutions' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/reinsurancesolutions-swiss-re/
Swiss Re Solutions Website: https://www.swissre.com/reinsurance/reinsurance-solutions.html
Chartered Insurance Institute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/chartered-insurance-institute/
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:14) Russell’s Reinsurance Beginnings
(03:40) International Travel Opportunities Through a Reinsurance Career
(05:27) Working Culture Differences & Challenges in Japan
(08:32) Experience Gained From Working Across International Markets
(12:10) Balancing Personal & Professional Ambitions
(16:05) Benefits of International Job Opportunities in (Re)insurance
(18:01) Risk Transfer & the Global Nature of Insurance & Reinsurance
(20:07) The Type of People Re/insurance Attracts
(22:00) Flexibility of Role Switching Within the Industry
(23:46) Relationships & January 2023 Renewals
(25:41) Impacts of Better Data & Analytics on Relationships
(26:17) Working in Australia & Beyond
(28:45) Returning to the UK as CEO of Swiss Re Solutions
(31:38) How to Successfully Manage & Progress Into Leadership Positions
(34:19) Working in Singapore & Through the Covid Pandemic
(35:40) Will Hybrid Working Affect International Travel?
(38:55) Travel for Swiss Re Solutions and as CII President
Relationships within reinsurance are a vital part of the industry, perhaps more so than others. Trust, collaboration, and reputation keep the value chain stable in times of hardening markets. The guys discuss drivers of market behaviour, how and why relationships span decades, and cultural differences in different regions.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:36) Reinsurance: A Relationship Industry
(04:03) Multi-Contract Deals Spanning Years
(06:03) A Mutually Beneficial Hedge
(07:35) Cultural Differences & Client Loyalty
(09:15) Analogy Battle: Reinsurance Relationships
(11:38) Relationships Challenges During Hard Markets
(14:46) Strongest Performers of 2023 Renewals Had Great Relationships
(16:07) Drivers of Market Behaviour
(18:45) Reputation: Company & Individual
The experts (/nerds) of reinsurance are back and this week they’re covering everything reinsurtech. They discuss why reinsurance technology is only now becoming a thing, how useful these new platforms are practitioners and the wider value chain, and how reinsurance software is transforming the industry.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:51) What Is Reinsurtech?
(04:08) The Emergence of Specialty Software
(05:34) How the Cloud Was a Driver of Insurance Innovation
(07:31) How to Make Reinsurance Data Accessible
(09:17) Why Reinsurance Needs Specific Software Solutions
(14:46) How Reinsurance Technology Helps Practitioners
(16:40) APIs Eliminating Reinsurance Rekeying
(19:27) Insurtech vs. Reinsurtech: Software Progression
(21:24) The Boom in Reinsurtech Entrepreneurship
We’re lucky to be joined with Paul Gadsby, Ceded Reinsurance Officer at Chubb now turned consultant for the reinsurtech Supercede platform. The guys run through the importance of relationships, how reinsurance technology and practices have evolved over time, and the importance of structured information via quality data.EPISODE LINKS:
Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-gadsby-640b3a25/
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Paul’s Beginnings in Reinsurance
(05:29) Shifting Into a Buyers Position in a Hard Market
(06:38) Travelling & Writing Property Catastrophe in Bermuda
(08:26) Managing the Impact of Huge Catastrophe Events
(10:46) Relationships in Reinsurance
(16:25) How Buyer’s Build Trust With Reinsurers
(18:41) Data Preparation: Challenges & Improvements
(20:59) Changes in Reinsurance Since the 1980s
(25:37) Innovation In Reinsurance Technology
(29:41) Data vs. Structured Information
(31:20) Collaboration With Reinsurance Brokers & Data Cleansing
(34:43) Portfolio Optimisation Through Reinsurtech
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:26) $24bn of Underlying Premium Placed Through the Reinsurtech Supercede
(01:26) Goldman Sachs: the Market Is Hardening in All Lines & Regions
(02:28) Aon Slightly Contradicting Goldman Sachs: Casualty Better Than Expected
(04:08) Galllagher’s $140bn Natural Catastrophe Loss Year in 2022
(06:10) Alternative Capital Shortage Impacting Rate Environment
The second in our ‘On Tour’ episodes in Munich, Ben sits down with Holger, CEO of Allianz Re - the reinsurance arm of the Allianz Group. They discuss large portfolio management, innovations in reinsurance, and the hiring of team members.
EPISODE LINKS:
Holger's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-tewes-kampelmann-746075b6/
Allianz Re: https://www.allianzre.com/
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) What Is Allianz Re?
(04:25) Large-Scale Portfolio Management
(06:30) The Current Investment Landscape: Challenge or Opportunity?
(08:16) A Change in Balance for Reinsurers
(09:30) Insurance Groups With 3rd-Party Reinsurance Capabilities
(11:40) Innovations in Reinsurance
(17:41) Hiring a Capital-Management-Centric Team
A new topic in an old industry - the brilliant gents sit down this week to discuss all things blockchain, insurance, crypto - and how it can become a protected asset class, plus the infamous FTX collapse involving Sam Bankman-Fried (who failed in freeing everyone from the bank man).
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:02) Ben Becoming an Early Blockchain Expert for Insurance
(03:02) Blockchain Vs. Cryptocurrencies - What’s the Difference?
(07:06) Meme Stocks, Crypto Trends, Reflections for the Future
(07:43) Governmental Frameworks to Protect These Assets
(12:15) Hot & Cold Storage for Cryptocurrencies & How That Could Impact Insurance
(14:48) Will the Market Recover from the FTX Collapse in Regards to Insurance Classes?
In our first episode of 2023 we’re joined by Tom Spier to help navigate the choppy waters of January 2023 reinsurance renewals. Listen to insights and strategies for how the industry tackled the toughest renewal season in decades.
EPISODE LINKS:
Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomspier
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:02) Unfinished Work for 2022 Renewals
(04:52) Was the Pain of This Renewal Expected?
(06:28) Strategies for the Bigger Cedents
(07:21) Tourist Capital in Catastrophe Reinsurance Programs
(10:30) What Has This Renewal Season Done to Relationships & Reputations?
(13:53) The Struggle of Challenger Brokers, Finding Capital and Doing Deals
(16:53) Reinsurtech Value for Smaller Brokers
(18:25) The Escape From Property Catastrophe
(20:22) Time Pressure for Cedents
(21:07) Analogy Battle: 1/1 Renewals
(28:45) Outro
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:45) Reinsurance Capacity Strained; US Cat Rates to Increase 50%
(03:05) Munich Re Raise 2023 Profit Guidance to €4bn
(05:07) ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence
(08:15) PPL’s New Platform to Go Live in February 2023
Ben sits down this week with Allianz Re juggernauts, Thorsten Fromhold, Chief Group Reinsurance Officer, and Holger Tewes-Kampelmann, CEO at Allianz Reinsurance. The three discuss the reinsurance landscape, where things are headed, Allianz Re’s unique advantages, the challenges of buying reinsurance, and the importance of reinsurance data in helping to understand exposure.
EPISODE LINKS:
Thorsten’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorsten-fromhold-9b22b5242
Holger’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-tewes-kampelmann-746075b6
Allianz Re’s Website: https://www.allianzre.com
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:50) Holger’s Introduction to Reinsurance
(03:20) Thorsten’s Introduction to Reinsurance
(05:20) An Expert View on the Current Reinsurance Market
(07:45) Reinsurers to Swoop at the Lack of Capacity?
(10:30) Will Deals Close on Time in January?
(11:26) Will Renewals Return to Normal in 2023?
(13:30) Allianz Re’s Unique Advantage
(14:50) How Allianz Re Prepares for Renewals
(16:47) Buying Reinsurance for Allianz: Challenges & Advantages
(19:30) The Importance of Relationships in Reinsurance
(22:22) Reinsurance Data
(24:27) What Underwriting Teams Are Looking Out for This Year
Again filming from Munich, Germany and still stuck with a guest co-host that’s twice as handsome but only half as knowledgeable when it comes to reinsurance. This week Cordy fires questions at Ben.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:59) Why Do Reinsurance Renewals Fall on the Same Dates Every Year?
(03:26) What Would You Do If You Weren’t Working in Reinsurance?
(04:19) Why Is Reinsurance Interesting?
(05:46) Why Has It Taken So Long for Reinsurance to Develop Purpose-Built Tech?
(12:47) Why Should Companies Trust Supercede With Their Data?
(16:01) Toughest Challenges for Reinsurance Underwriters Today?
(18:51) How Is Success Defined for Reinsurance Underwriters?
(21:31) What’s the Most Complicated Reinsurance Deal You’ve Ever Seen?
This week we're filming from Munich, Germany - the first in a short series of 'reinsurance on the road' podcasts. We kick off our first episode with Cordy Bartlett, mastermind behind The Reinsurance Podcast and marketer for Supercede. Ben and Cordy talk about why there was a need to start such a niche podcast, viewership numbers, what makes the podcast work, and what we have in store for the future.
EPISODE LINKS:
Cordy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordybartlett/
Cordy's Favourite Analogy for Reinsurance Buying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgkEjdj-x5A
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:45) The Reinsurance Podcast Response
(01:27) Why We Started the Podcast
(02:27) Viewership & Stats
(03:35) Podcast Games
(04:31) Cordy’s Favourite Analogy Battle
(07:29) What Comes Next for the Podcast?
(10:05) How Does Ben Find Doing the Podcast?
(12:45) Ben’s Favourite Episodes
(14:47) Ben & Jerad’s Working Relationship
(16:47) Future Episode Topics
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:52) Swiss Re US Inflation Report
(04:54) Hannover Re: Changing Pricing Dynamics
(07:39) $3 Billion Lloyd’s Losses for Hurricane Ian Claims
(15:35) Reinsurers Announcing Pull-Backs from Various Lines of Business
Jerad & Ben sit down with Jacob Palmer, Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and co-author of the Reinsurance in Focus report. They dive into all things reinsurance in this fascinating and extremely informative episode.
EPISODE LINKS:
Jacob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-palmer-664ba430/
BCG's Reinsurance in Focus Report: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/global-reinsurers-tsr-performance
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:43) Reinsurance in Focus for BCG
(02:32) Jacob’s Introduction to Reinsurance
(05:21) 5 Year vs. 10 Year Horizons for the Industry
(08:46) The Ways Reinsurers Make Money
(10:26) Top Performers in the BCG Reinsurance Report
(11:50) Challenges for Smaller Reinsurers
(14:14) Costs Associated With Portfolio Diversification
(15:32) The Impact of Inflation & Higher Interest Rates
(18:28) Evaluating the Objectives & Purpose of Reinsurance
(20:16) Metrics for Industry Executives to Keep an Eye On
(21:43) How Long Will the Hard Market Last?
(26:40) Reinsurance Relative to Other Industries
(28:55) Thoughts on Diminishing Industry Value
(34:06) Reinsurance Technology Supporting Practitioners
(34:59) What Are Reinsurers Good At?
This week Jerad & Ben explain how cedents can get better and more accurate reinsurance pricing from reinsurers. They touch on data accuracy and the speed of which it can be prepared, how to optimise your buying strategy, and how to gain maximum value-add through collaborating with your broker(s). Ben also happens to do an off-the-cuff analogy describing what it’s like to be a cedent in the current climate which is absolutely brilliant.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:55) Leveraging Data for Reinsurance Purchasing
(03:11) Saving Time & Improving Efficiency With the Right Tools
(06:30) Addressing a Hardening Market
(07:49) Automating Manual Processes Through Your Buying Strategy
(09:21) Value Add from Collaborating Well With Your Broker
(11:22) The Catchphrase of Many Ceded Re Buyers: No Surprises
(16:25) Placement Platforms
(18:34) What It’s Like Being a Cedent Right Now
(22:32) Controlling Your Portfolio
(24:20) The Challenges Facing All Cedents At the Moment
The guys sit down to talk about all things startup funding. Pulling from personal experience of building the reinsurtech, Supercede, from the ground up, Jerad and Ben go into the details of how it’s done. They cover the ways in which startups get funded, company valuations, and exit strategies. Not one to miss for budding entrepreneurs!
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:53) Bootstrapping vs. Raising Venture Capital
(06:59) Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, & Beyond
(08:49) Exit Strategies, Investor Stakes, & Share Dilution
(13:11) Company Valuation
(20:45) Bubbles & Busts
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:38) Hurricane Ian: Loss Ranges & ILS Absorption
(03:01) Limited Floridian Reinsurance
(05:36) MS Amlin Wins COVID BI Dispute With UK Pub Group
(08:00) P&C Underwriting Profits Rising, Net Income Falls Dramatically
In our second AUA, the guys answer questions put forth by you! We want to thank everyone that sent in their questions. If you’ve got a burning question you’d like to ask, get in touch - it might be included in our next AUA! All questions are in the timestamps below.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:03) Who Was Your Favourite Broker?
(03:36) Who’d Win a Half Marathon?
(05:01) What Was Your Favourite Part of Being a Broker?
(06:53) How Is the Reinsurance Industry Funded?
(10:36) Most Significant Developments In the Industry In the Past 5 Years?
(14:10) If You Could Go Back, Would You Change Anything When Starting Supercede?
(18:05) How Is Reinsurance Premium Calculated?
This week we have all Supercede founders in the room with a special appearance from Jezen Thomas, who also happens to be Supercede’s CTO. The guys discuss what makes a good startup, from culture to best working practices, the importance of iterating when building great software, and how reinsurance technology is changing for the better.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:30) The Founder's Journey
(03:37) Attracting Top Talent
(06:24) Jezen’s Early Career & Influences
(08:13) Ingredients for a Successful Startup
(11:43) Benefits of Research Days
(15:17) Retaining Talent & Lowering Turnover
(16:27) What Is Open-Source?
(18:28) Security Infrastructure & Penetration Testing
(20:10) Why Reinsurance Has Been Slow to Adopt New Tech
(24:14) Submission Data Challenges (and Solutions!)
(30:50) The Iteration Model
(35:40) Company Hackathons
(39:05) Reinsurance Data Transfer
(41:40) The Complexity of Standards in Reinsurance
(44:54) Jezen’s Introduction to Reinsurance
(46:42) Improving the Industry With the Supercede Platform
(49:29) The Technological Landscape of Reinsurance
This week Jerad and Ben dive into the inefficiencies of the reinsurance market, the lack of technological modernisation compared with other industries, and the host of practitioner frustrations. We want to address the question: is the industry broken? This episode is analogy galore - we explain all manner of concepts with strange and wild comparisons.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:55) “Reinsurance Is Broken”
(03:00) The Need to Modernise
(05:30) Practitioner Frustrations
(10:07) The Element of Customer Experience
(12:50) Technology & Automation to Support Reinsurance
(15:31) Improving the Speed of Reinsurance Purchasing
(19:20) Progress vs. the Status Quo
(23:06) The Blasé Nature of Reinsurance Costs
(25:32) Analogy Battle: Is the Reinsurance Industry Broken?
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
EPISODE LINKS:
https://www.theinsurer.com/reinsurance-month/property-cat-reinsurance-teeters-on-edge-of-true-hard-market/24962.article
https://www.reinsurancene.ws/supercede-highlights-possible-300m-per-annum-re-insurance-industry-savings/
https://www.reinsurancene.ws/reinsurers-concerned-about-inflation-despite-pricing-improvement-am-best/
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:31) All Things Conference Season
(02:30) Reduced Catastrophe Appetite & Capacity
(03:59) Other Investment Opportunities
(06:15) Changing Market Conditions
(09:25) How Cedents Can Benefit In a Competitive Landscape
(12:09) Supercede: Highlighting $300m Savings
(14:08) Inflation
This week the guys talk with Mark Bennett, VP of Global Business Development at ACORD. They get into what common standards have done for the (re)insurance market, the benefits of industry participants speaking the ‘same language’, and how embracing easy communication is advantageous to everyone. We also play a game of Analogy Battle.
EPISODE LINKS:
Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bennett-0787262b/
ACORD: www.acord.org
ACORD's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/acord
ACORD Solution Group: www.acordsolutions.com
ACORD Solution Group's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/acord-solutions-group
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:36) What Is ACORD?
(01:52) The History of ACORD
(04:20) What Is an ACORD Standard?
(05:36) Core Issues Solved by Having Standards
(06:55) Analogy Battle: What Is ACORD?
(12:20) Embracing Common Standards for More Effective Trading
(17:55) Do ACORD Have ‘Competitors’?
(20:25) Bringing Together Organisations for Common Standards
(26:20) How Much Business Flows Through ACORD Standards?
(29:21) Automation Through ACORD and (Re)Insurtechs
(30:20) Innovation and APIs
This week the guys are joined by Dr. Sima Adhya, Head of Space and Head of Innovation at Hamilton. They delve into the fascinating world of space insurance; the history and future of space travel, how insurance makes spaceflight possible, how claims are made against failed launches, the growing class of space tourism, and how to price an unusual risks involving Elon Musk.
EPISODE LINKS:
Sima's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sima-adhya-49b15810/
Hamilton: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamilton-insurance-group/
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Enquiries: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:53) Sima’s Path to Space Insurance
(02:31) Insights Into the Space Industry Through Insurance
(03:35) The Role of Insurance for Spaceflight
(05:28) The Taxonomy of Space Insurance
(07:26) Space Salvage
(09:25) Defining Losses for Space Claims
(10:19) How Often Launches Fail
(12:27) Insurance for Space Tourism
(15:56) The Falcon Heavy Initial Launch
(17:17) Kerbal Space Program: Simulation
(18:25) Pricing Tools and Models for Space Risk
(20:55) The Risk of Space Debris
(25:27) Buying Insurance Against Launch Delays
(26:59) Exponential Growth In Space Innovation
(30:59) What’s On the Horizon: Space Predictions
(32:58) Favourite Space Movies
(35:50) Price It: Elon Rides a Cybertruck on a Falcon Heavy to the Moon
(37:51) Who Insures People Flying SpaceX or Blue Origin
(39:02) Broader Lines of Space Business
(40:32) Space Reinsurance
(42:10) The History & Growth of Space Insurance
(45:13) The Impact on Risk from Iterative Rocket Changes
(46:22) Alien Related Exposure: Abduction Insurance
This week the guys tackle M&A within reinsurance. Mergers and acquisitions are commonplace in this industry, with activity happening all the time. We look at how companies use acquisitions to enter new markets and geographies, the way in which M&A can be used for massive growth, and the challenges of merging companies together, whether that be in regards to systems, processes and culture.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Enquiries: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:02) Building a Global Footprint Through M&A
(03:57) Acquisition As a Tool for Growth
(07:20) Common Acquisition Strategy
(09:57) Aon’s Attempt to Buy Willis RE
(11:09) Entrepreneurship In Reinsurance
(13:45) All Roads Lead Back to the Same Place
(14:35) Accessing More Reinsurance Business
(18:14) Megamergers: Risks to the Buyer
(21:00) Democratisation of Reinsurtech Innovation
(22:31) The Importance of Culture in Mergers
(26:32) Allowing Acquired Companies to Maintain Independence
(31:53) Risks of Mergers: Systems
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Enquiries: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:16) Property Catastrophe
(05:46) Aon & University of California Collaborate on Wildfire Modelling
(13:53) Lemonade
This week’s episode focuses on Jerad’s time as a reinsurance broker at Aon. The guys go through common challenges plagued by every broker, the digitisation of deal-making, how programme structuring works, and the challenges of manual data preparation. We’ve also got a new game called ‘Broke It!’ that sees Jerad broker a fictional event provided by Ben.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Enquiries: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:46) Jerad’s Career Beginnings
(04:20) Complex Client Challenges
(07:21) Broking vs. Underwriting Personalities
(10:24) Data Needs for Correct Buying of Reinsurance
(15:05) Structuring Complex Deals & Programmes
(19:32) America Doesn’t Use A4 Paper?!
(20:55) Pains of Manual Data Preparation
(24:40) Benefits of Reinsurance Broking
(26:05) Broke It: eSports World Cup
(34:20) Outro
Jerad and Ben sit down this week with Robin Merttens, Chairman of InsTech, one of the largest global networks dedicated to driving innovation in insurance, risk management, data, analytics and insurtech startups. The guys discuss all things insurance technology, how marketplaces and exchanges facilitate new ideas, and some of the biggest challenges facing practitioners today. And no episode would be complete without an analogy battle!
EPISODE LINKS:
Robin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmerttens/
InsTech: https://www.instech.co/
Marketplaces & Exchanges Report: 10 ways they are reshaping insurance : https://www.instech.co/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=27
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:03) Robin’s Foray into Insurance Technology
(03:10) What Is a Platform?
(06:02) The Evolution of Technology
(07:37) RI3K
(10:05) Challenges of Digital Risk
(13:56) Documents Vs. Data
(16:16) Difficulties of Industry Consensus
(18:05) The B3i Blockchain Initiative
(22:10) InsTech: Collaboration & Partnerships
(24:12) InsTech Marketplace & Exchanges Report
(29:38) The Implications of Successful Marketplaces
(32:38) Driving Innovation
(36:10) Analogy Battle: Insurtech
(41:25) Insurtech Exchange Benefits to the End Consumer
In our first ever AUA, the guys answer questions put forth from you! We want to thank everyone that sent in their questions, we couldn’t get through them all but we will do an Ask Us Anything 2 at some point. All questions are in the timestamps below!
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
Contact: cordy@supercede.com
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:40) Why Build Supercede Instead of Developing Solutions at Aon or Guy Carpenter?
(05:33) What’s the Most Outrageous Risk Seen During Your Time as an Underwriter?
(07:49) What’s It Like Running a Reinsurance Tech Startup?
(12:50) I Accidentally Shrunk My Jumper, Will Ben Wear It on the Podcast?
(14:06) How Does Climate Change Affect Reinsurance?
(16:55) How Is Supercede Funded & What Factors Impact How You Get Funding?
(19:42) Have You Seen Any Unethical Practices or Questionable Behaviour While Working in Reinsurance?
(24:18) What Made You Start ‘The Reinsurance Podcast’?
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
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RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:33 End of Quarter Results
02:36 Aspen Review
05:28 B3i Filing for Bankruptcy
10:48 Blockchain Technology
The guys are joined this week by Howden Broking Group superstars, Michelle To, Head of Business Intelligence, and David Flandro, Head of Analytics. They discuss reinsurance technology and the best ways of leveraging data, industry trends, and how NOVA was developed to best serve the needs of reinsurance practitioners.
EPISODE LINKS:
Michelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-to-b105a395/
David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-flandro-074813/
Nova Platform: https://www.howden-nova.com/
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Defining Analytics Through the Lens of Reinsurance
02:47 Data Collection & Auditing In Reinsurance
04:16 NOVA & Data-Driven Insurance
10:18 Reconciling Disparate Data
14:45 Data-Backed Pricing & Securitising Risk
17:53 How Data Can Be Used
19:03 Howden Business Intelligence & Insights
21:54 Developing NOVA
25:25 Technology & Analytics In Reinsurance
28:31 Technology Supporting Relationships & Claims
32:43 Making Curated Data Accessible
35:02 How to Get Into Reinsurance Analytics
This week’s episode is a slightly more technical one around a subject we keep hearing about: an impending recession. Jerad & Ben discuss the drivers of recession, how this impacts the world of insurance, what lines of business are most impacted, and what happens when insurance prices rise. To make things a little more cheerful, we’ve included a NSFW Claim of the Week!
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:35 What’s Driving the Possibility of Recession?
04:07 Inflation & Stagflation
08:32 Monetary Policy & Interest Rates
09:44 Reinsurance, the Non-Correlated Asset Class?
14:03 Increases in Insurance Fraud During Economic Recession
15:13 The Link Between Insurance, Insurers, & the Economy
19:43 What Happens When Insurance Prices Rise
21:01 What Should (Re)Insurers Do in a Recession?
22:36 Lines of Business Affected by an Economic Downturn
26:15 Claim of the Week
30:11 The Elasticity of Demand for Insurance
This week the guys had the chance to sit down with Jonathan Kimber, senior casualty treaty underwriter and chair of the Under 35s Reinsurance Group. This year is the group’s 50th anniversary, by no means a small feat. They discuss the history of the U35s, all they do to engage with young professionals, and what’s in store for the future of the group.
EPISODE LINKS:
Jonathan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-kimber-54656592/
The Under 35s Reinsurance Group: https://www.under35s.com/
The Under 35s Reinsurance Group's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8423043/
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Jonathan’s Journey Into Reinsurance
04:21 The Under 35s Reinsurance Group
05:55 History of the U35s & the Upcoming 50th Anniversary
11:53 Training, Educating, & Sports Events
15:36 Relationship Building
16:31 Bermuda & New York Reinsurance Group
19:53 The Future of the U35s
22:58 Networking for Young Practitioners
24:44 Analogy Battle: What Is the U35s Reinsurance Group?
27:07 Attracting Professionals With Events (Ben Wants Quidditch)
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
00:00 Intro
00:54 Howden Acquires Tiger Risk to Form
03:14 Florida Regulatory Environment
04:47 US Clients Returning to London
05:45 Rumours & Predictions
We host reinsurance royalty this week, AKA Vicky Carter. Vicky’s impressive track record within the industry has earned her a myriad of intimidating titles, including Chairman of Global Capital Solutions at Guy Carpenter and Deputy Chairman at Lloyd's of London. The guys sit down with Vicky to discuss her career through the industry, how to best attract new talent, the future of reinsurance broking, and the rapid progression of insurance technology.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Marsh & McLennan’s Rising Professionals’ Global Forum 2022
04:29 Vicky’s Early Career Path
06:11 Getting Young Talent Into Insurance
08:24 The Importance of Relationships in Reinsurance
14:24 Personal Interests & Building Professional Relationships
18:20 Industry Events
20:11 What Makes Reinsurance Special?
22:21 Digitalisation of Reinsurance
26:51 The Progression of Technology
29:05 Attracting Young Professionals
31:36 All Things Innovation
34:30 The Future of the Broker In the Value Chain
36:40 Availability of Reinsurance Capital in the Future
39:44 Interest In Challenger Reinsurance Brokers
41:09 Analogy Battle: What Is an Underwriter?
This week we focus on the fascinating entrepreneurial journey of solving problems and building solutions, mostly for reinsurance practitioners and wayfaring fruit preserve traders. The guys discuss the glaringly obvious problems facing reinsurance, the industry going digital by necessity, and how analytics can be used to mine and refine data. We also double up on games this episode with Frisk Risk and Price It segments!
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:02 Entrepreneurship & Solving Problems
05:01 Ben & Jerad’s Reinsurance Background
08:12 Pain Points in Reinsurance
12:06 Challenges When Solving Problems With Technology
15:16 The Need to Go Digital
20:58 Granular Insights With Data
24:34 Why Reinsurance Analytics Is Useful
27:09 Moving Away From Spreadsheets
29:49 Frisk Risk: 300 Ferraris
32:29 Price It: 300 Ferraris
This week we’re joined by the head of corporate strategy at RenaissanceRe, Harold Buchanan. This technical episode dives into the specifics of reinsurance strategy, covering diversification, how companies might respond to shifting landscapes, and best practices for allocating resources and capital. The three reinsurance experts do, of course, engage in a fierce analogy battle to finish off the episode.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:45 What Is Corporate Strategy?
03:58 Insurance Float & Berkshire Hathaway’s Investment Strategy
07:31 Diversification: How, What, Where, When
14:59 Shifting Landscapes & Adaptability
17:31 Driving Corporate Strategy in Reinsurance
22:27 The Future of the Reinsurance Industry
24:35 How Reinsurers Allocate Capital
28:59 Analogy Battle: What Is Corporate Strategy
The second in a two-part special, Jerad and Ben discuss the negative aspects of reinsurance and the implications for the real world. We touch on the capitalistic nature of (re)insurance and how that impacts where and how capital is allocated, inefficiencies in the value chain and how that slows the industry down, and enjoy a fantastical analogy battle.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:12 The Inherent Capitalistic Nature of Reinsurance
05:00 Clarity Provided Through Data: Capital Allocation
07:45 Lack of Efficiency Through the Value Chain
11:36 Conscientious (Re)Insurance & Ethical Trade-Offs
16:07 Moral Hazard: Sprinklers & Seatbelts
17:47 Analogy Battle: Why Is Reinsurance Bad for the World
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Convex (Almost) Doubling in Size
02:01 Patrick Tierman & Lloyd’s Syndicate Business Planning
03:32 Florida, the Catastrophe Market & June Renewals
09:12 M&A Rumours: Howden Purchasing TigerRisk
The first in a two-part special, Jerad and Ben discuss all the good reinsurance does for the world as 1) the great enabler and 2) the guardian of the guardians (AKA insurance). Could the world as we know it operate without reinsurance? No, and the guys go through exactly why using examples and stunning analogies.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:44 What Reinsurance Enables Day-to-Day
04:07 Supply Chains, Economies and Liability
05:30 Insurance Vs. Reinsurance
09:30 Analogy Battle: How Reinsurance Benefits the World
13:54 Some Risks Rely on Reinsurance to Get Coverage
18:44 Diversification Across a Global Industry
19:50 Analogy Battle Winner Announced
This week we’re joined by Dickie Whitaker, chief executive at Oasis Loss Modelling Framework, an open-source catastrophe modelling platform. The guys discuss Dickie’s introduction to the world of reinsurance, what drove him to build a non-profit organisation in the space, and the complexities of modelling complex risk. We also discover that Dickie knows multiple people who own trebuchets, a risk we price for in the game segment.
EPISODE LINKS:
Dickie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickie-whitaker-671963
Oasis Loss Modelling Framework: https://oasislmf.org
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Dickie’s Background & Introduction to Reinsurance
01:55 What Is Catastrophe Modelling?
03:57 How Technology & Data Changes Risk
07:27 Oasis Loss Modelling Framework
10:13 Democratising Reinsurance Technology
12:50 Open-Source Modelling
16:14 Talent Within Reinsurance
18:31 Advanced in Modelling Technology
21:15 How Modelling Works
23:41 Models Matching Markets
27:30 Entrepreneurship in (Re)Insurance
32:42 Price It: Food Poisoning
34:33 Price It: Trebuchet Firing in France
This week’s episode focuses on Ben’s time as an underwriter at Lloyd’s of London. The guys go through common challenges plagued by every underwriter, the digitisation of risk, how reinsurance pricing works, and the differences between underwriters and actuaries. We’ve also got a new game that’s both interesting and informative, particularly so if you’re a total nerd for (re)insurance.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Ben’s Time at Lloyd’s of London
04:29 Digitising Risk & Annoying Binder
07:38 How Does Pricing Work?
09:19 Risk Exposure: Software & Modelling
12:34 Price It: Boat Risk
18:20 Underwriters Vs. Actuaries
Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Undramatic Renewals for 1/4
03:14 Mergers & Acquisitions
06:00 Growth of Reinsurance Industry Capital & Uptick in Capacity
08:09 Underwriting Profits
09:42 Reinsurance & the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
We’re joined this week by Mark Geoghagen, host of The Voice of Insurance podcast and former editorial director of The Insurance Insider. The guys delve into Mark’s background as a broker and later career as an insurance journalist, the industry’s need for a principle reinsurance software, and what makes a fascinating podcast guest.
EPISODE LINKS:
Mark's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeogheganMC
Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-geoghegan-852077a
Mark's Website: https://www.thevoiceofinsurance.com
The Voice of Insurance podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5q688m7ieCLm8guWzOY2cw
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:24 The Voice of Insurance & Podcasting
02:15 Musical Talent in the (Re)insurance Industry
04:57 The People & Personalities of Insurance
07:03 Mark’s Background & Career Path
10:50 Developing & Prioritising Work
11:42 The Need for a Principle Reinsurance Software
16:33 Three-Way Analogy Battle
22:34 Relying on the Expertise of Brokers in a Deal
24:48 Mark’s Journey to (Re)insurance Journalism
28:52 Fascinating Podcast Guests
30:25 Conflicts of Interest & Commercial Relationships
34:16 Connecting With Unfamiliar Audiences
34:52 What Do Reinsurance Companies Actually Do?
This week’s episode is a particularly technical one. The guys cover M&D, written and earned premiums, how firms calculate exposure, judging underwriter performance, and all kinds of reinsurance ratios. As a reward for having your brain stuffed with reinsurance nerdiness, we finish on a classic game of Frisk Risk!
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:48 Pre-empting Insurance Requirements
04:50 Minimum and Deposit (M&D) Premiums
07:20 Written & Earned Premium
08:57 Calculating Exposure
13:35 How Much Risk to Keep & How Much to Offload
16:18 Combined Ratio, Investment Income, Expenses & Losses
21:28 Judging the Performance of Underwriters
26:03 Frisk Risk: Building on Fire
This week the guys spoke with Paula Jarzabkowski, professor of strategic management at Bayes Business School and the University of Queensland Business School. Professor Jarzabkowski is also the author of Making a Market for Acts of God, a phenomenally insightful book which takes readers on a journey through the colourful world of reinsurance.
EPISODE LINKS:
Prof. Paula's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfJarz
Prof. Paula's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-jarzabkowski-2017238
Prof. Paula's Website: https://www.paulajarzabkowski.com
Prof. Paula's Book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/making-a-market-for-acts-of-god-9780199664764?cc=gb⟨=en&
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Making a Market for Acts of God
05:19 Understanding Risk Vs. Modelling Risk
09:15 Leveraging Capital and Sophisticated Betting
11:50 Then Competitive Landscape of Reinsurers
18:18 Climate and Reinsurance Over the Next Decade
24:22 Protection Gap: Things That Should Be Insured (But Aren’t)
27:18 Alternative Types of (Re)Insurance for Systemic Risk
30:26 Frisk Risk: A Harrier Jet & The Loch Ness Monster
This week’s episode focuses entirely on ESG (environmental, social and governance). The guys get into a nuanced discussion around sustainability, corporate responsibility, and corrective behaviour in pursuit of protection. To balance out this heavy topic, we finish on a game of Risk of the Week!
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Climate Change as an Emerging Reinsurance Risk
02:49 What Is ESG?
06:36 The Financial Aspect of Environmentally Unfriendly Risk
13:07 Cultural Shift Towards Greener Solutions
15:19 Campaigning Group’s Criticism of Lloyd’s
17:41 Corrective Behaviour in Pursuit of Protection
19:57 Reducing Competitors in Unsustainable Insurance Practices
22:21 Pricing Climate Risk
24:25 Should Bad Behaviour Incur a Higher Premium?
25:44 Evolving Towards Better Practices
28:48 Risk of the Week
This week the guys flex their knowledge of reinsurance to break down how the industry works, covering the different types of reinsurance, proportional versus non-proportional cover, layering risk to match appetite, and an interesting game of Frisk Risk involving ghost and alien risk coverage.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:22 (Re)Insurance Products
03:55 Treaty, Facultative, & Retrocession Risk
05:36 Protecting a Portfolio of Similar Risks
06:50 Why Buy Proportional Cover?
09:33 Non-Proportional vs.Proportional Structures
11:52 Layering Non-Proportional Risk to Match Appetite
17:18 Balancing Future Losses
18:15 Differences Between Treaty, Fac &, Retro
25:22 Frisk Risk: Ghosts Vs. Aliens
This week’s milestone episode features a very special guest, Tom Spier. Tom’s a seasoned (re)insurance professional with over a decade of industry experience, boasting a deep knowledge in his specialism of cyber insurance. The guys discuss the challenges of cyber, infamous attacks (some of which Tom has personal experience with), pricing risk, and GDPR compliance.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:24 Tom’s Introduction to Cyber Insurance
03:04 Cyber as a New Line of Business
05:24 Quantifying Cyber Losses
07:08 Sony Hack: Hollywood Salaries
08:01 Frisk Risk: Movie Edition
12:00 Cyber Insurance & Overlapping Liability
19:48 Pricing Cyber Insurance Risk
22:53 Infamous Cyber Attacks
25:31 Gaps Between Actual Losses & Insured Losses
26:28 Pricing Innovation for Cyber Risk
28:51 GDPR & Data Protection
Reinsurance experts turned reinsurance technologists describe how to build a reinsurtech company from the ground up. The guys this week run through how founder-market fit supports investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, running a remote team, and the technological ecosystem that’s fast emerging in the (re)insurance space.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:21 Starting a Company in (Re)insurance
07:18 Investment & Founder-Market Fit
09:07 Strategic Partnerships
11:03 Presenting a (Re)Insurtech Solution to the Market
14:03 Jerad’s Important Startup Resources
17:54 Turning Your Team Into Reinsurance Experts
20:42 Building a Remote Team
This week’s episode is more technical; the guys pull on their (re)insurance expertise and delve into reinsurance strategy, describe the differences of hard and soft markets, and the ways in which new reinsurance players can enter the industry. To balance out the technical nature of the episode, they introduce a new game, Risk of the Week!
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
03:41 An Overview of ‘Reinsurance Strategy’
05:20 Where Do Reinsurers Come From?
06:28 Hard & Soft Market Cycles
09:40 Sustaining Soft Markets
13:29 Reducing Volatility Through Diversification
16:46 Risk of the Week
21:06 Opportunities to Enter New Classes
25:21 Distribution Strategies
32:00 Barriers to Entry for New Companies
34:13 VR to ER
All reinsurance roads lead to Lloyd’s! Ben and Jerad will take you on a journey through the history of Lloyd’s and the important role it plays within the world of (re)insurance. Learn about evolving challenges within the industry, and the strangest things to be insured at Lloyd’s.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:42 Lloyd’s Etiquette
05:04 Analogy Battle: What Is Lloyd’s?
10:49 History of Lloyd’s
14:32 Origin of the Underwriter
16:38 Lloyd’s Diversification of Risk
20:06 Unusual & Innovative Risks
22:28 Lloyd’s Displaying Its Value
25:06 Weirdest Thing Insured at Lloyd’s?
28:59 Evolving Challenges & Threats to Be Insured
31:37 1 Lime Street, The Lloyd’s Building
In this week’s episode the guys discuss the concept of challenger brokers, how they fit into the reinsurance landscape and the opportunities and challenges provided to new entrants.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:35 Changing Landscape of Reinsurance Brokers
03:52 Mega Mergers & Acquisitions
11:42 Building a Challenger Broker
15:50 Opportunities for Startup Brokers
18:39 Leveraging Reinsurance Technology
22:02 Can Challenger Brokers Challenge the Big Three
24:51 Democracy of Insurance Technology
27:06 The Markets of Tomorrow
30:30 Frisk Risk - Which Risk Is Real?
Jerad and Ben take us down the unfamiliar road of reinsurance technology and discuss the question of build, buy, or rent. Find out which is the better route for (re)insurance firms while learning about the pitfalls companies should try to avoid.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:20 What Is Reinsurance
04:16 Reinsurance Enabling Insurance
06:32 Build Versus Buy
08:15 Pricing Accuracy Through Technology
09:14 Escaping Legacy Systems
11:50 Complexities of Mergers & Acquisitions
16:48 Building In-House Technology
19:15 Analogy Battle: Building Reinsurance Technology
24:04 The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Model
30:01 Sharing Tools within Reinsurance
Learn about the nebulous and esoteric world of reinsurance with our forever fun-loving hosts, Ben and Jerad. Discover how reinsurance deals are made, their relevance to the wider insurance market, and the importance of why these deals are made.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
03:40 What Is Reinsurance?
06:01 Reinsurance Allows Insurance Companies to Invest Their Cash
10:46 Reinsurance Isn’t Just a Product
12:18 Can Insurance Exist Without Reinsurance?
13:11 What Does an MGA Do?
15:51 Do Reinsurance Companies Buy Reinsurance Too?
19:34 Deconstructing Lloyds: Is It an Insurance Company?
24:05 The LMX Spiral Within the London Reinsurance Market
30:17 Why People Buy Reinsurance
The guys discuss the tripartite nature of reinsurance, consisting of cedents, brokers and reinsurers, the issues relating to the disconnect between counterparties, and why a digital ecosystem could hugely benefit the antiquated industry.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
03:07 The ecosystem of reinsurance
07:10 Digitising reinsurance
10:05 Supercharging the industry
16:27 Renewals ruining the festive season
21:30 Creativity in reinsurance deal structure
22:30 Off-the-shelf vs. bespoke solutions
26:31 ‘Cedent’ or ‘cedant’ - which spelling is correct?
27:35 Quotes from the Supercede whitepaper
Jerad and Ben discuss the challenges faced by reinsurance data and the fundamental problems of information management, plus the pair engage in a ruthless battle for the best analogy to describe reinsurance.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Pain points in reinsurance data
07:28 - The gift of automatic validation
10:39 - Limitations of paper forms & documents
11:46 - The fundamental problem within reinsurance
14:17 - Analogy battle: Ben vs. Jerad
21:28 - Why are reinsurance deals bespoke?
23:30 - The future of insurtech
26:32 - Do firms ever benefit from poor data quality?
28:00 - Transparency vs uncertainty
Meet the co-founders of Supercede who reveal their history within reinsurance, the issues they faced working as underwriters and brokers, and why they decided to create Supercede.
CONNECT & SUPPORT:
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
06:00 - Jerad’s reinsurance history
07:06 - Ben’s transition from music to reinsurance
09:49 - Innovating in a relationship-driven industry
15:15 - Leveraging the internet for reinsurance
17:50 - Why Jerad loves reinsurance
21:09 - Does Ben’s love for reinsurance match Jerad’s?
22:52 - Deal making, contracts, and bespoke solutions
25:14 - What is Supercede?