As AI and data analytics reshape the insurance industry, Brendan Hanley, managing director of binding P&C at Markel, explains how these tools can offer real efficiency gains.

Jack Kuhn, President of Westfield Specialty, discusses the shifting market cycles and changing landscape at RISKWORLD 2025.

Alliant is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and is the ‘furthest thing from a serial acquirer,’ Greg Zimmer, CEO, Alliant, said at RISKWORLD 2025.

Today’s casualty market is “challenging” driven by shrinking capacity and tightening excess layers, said Pete McGuinness, EVP, national accounts casualty, for Arch.

Uncertainty around political climate, weather and a possible recession is firming the market, said Wendy Houser, President, wholesale and specialty, Markel.

Private equity investors may not have the same timeline as the multi-year construction projects they’ve invested in, which could leave surety writers holding the keys if private equity walks away, said Mike Keimig, president and CEO of Markel Surety.

Parametric insurance and multi-year, multi-line structured solutions are two tools that can help insureds manage natural catastrophes, said Katie McGrath, regional CEO of North America for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.

Jack Falvey, CEO of Falvey Insurance Group, talked to Insider on Air about what sets his MGA apart in an increasingly crowded field and why “just having relationships” isn’t enough anymore.

Kathleen Reardon, CEO of Hiscox Re & ILS, also talked about the impact of the California wildfires and why it’s important for cedants to work with a reinsurer with strong underwriting and modelling skills when disaster strikes.

While significant, the fires are expected to be an earnings rather than a capital event for the industry, John Huff, CEO of the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers, said.

Anna Woolley, Head of Construction for AXIS Global Markets, discusses how they’re tackling the challenges of mega projects, sustainability, and evolving risks in the construction insurance sector.

The cyber insurance market is poised for growth in 2025, but staying competitive requires innovation and adaptability to new risks. Andy Maher, head of cyber & technology, London, for AXIS, shares insights on industry trends and challenges ahead.