INSIDER ON AIR
Welcome to Insider On Air, our multimedia hub showcasing Insurance Insider webinars, podcasts and video interviews with the biggest names in the (re)insurance industry.
INSIDER ON AIR
Welcome to Insider On Air, our multimedia hub showcasing Insurance Insider webinars, podcasts and video interviews with the biggest names in the (re)insurance industry.
Editor's Picks
In Partnership With
Orion180 Insurance
LIVE from Monte: Ken Gregg, CEO & Founder, Orion180 Insurance
January 1 renewal rates will be determined by the next 60 days of possible hurricane loss activity and any change to interest rates.
In Partnership With
Everest
It is your people who differentiate you in a competitive reinsurance market, Klinger said.
In Partnership With
SiriusPoint
LIVE from Monte: SiriusPoint’s Egan
As the reinsurance industry “fought incredibly hard” for its recent underwriting profits, SiriusPoint CEO Scott Egan remains hopeful that the market will remain disciplined coming into Jan. 1 renewals.
In Partnership With
Active Re
LIVE from Monte: Active Re leaders Ramón Martínez Carrera & Christian Vergara
MGA’s can be challenging but cost effective and “we use them to expand our footprint in new markets and new lines of business”.
In Partnership With
Everest
It is your people who differentiate you in a competitive reinsurance market, Klinger said.
Webinars
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In Partnership with WorkdayJoin us for a free webinar, in partnership with Workday, 10:30 EDT/15:30 BST, Oct 15
In partnership with
M&A Services
Join Insurance Insider, in partnership with M&A Services, for a free webinar 10:30 EDT/15:30 BST on Sept. 24
In Partnership With
Markel
Join Insurance Insider for a free webinar, in partnership with Markel, 10:30 EST/ 15:30 GMT, Nov 5
In Partnership With
Verisk
Join Insurance Insider, in partnership with Verisk, for a free webinar at 10:30 EDT/15:30 BST on 29 September
In Partnership with
Moody's
Join Insurance Insider, in partnership with Moody’s, for a free webinar at 10:30 EDT/15:30 BST on 30 September
Podcasts
What’s next for the reinsurance market as Monte Carlo approaches?
What happens when a global broker network decides to fill a gap in the London market itself?
What does it take to turn a family-run insurance group into a global powerhouse?
How is The Fidelis Partnership choosing to launch into new insurance classes as it rapidly expands?
Behind the Headlines is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Insurance Insider's senior reporter Sam Casey.
Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London market through discussions with the journalists who broke them. Plus, hear from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.
Every other Friday morning, Behind the Headlines will break down the biggest stories of the last two weeks. Sam will discuss these stories with the journalists who broke them: Catrin Shi, Fiona Robertson, Rachel Dalton and the rest of Insurance Insider's award-winning editorial team.
Plus, he will interview the big names from the London market, getting their perspectives on the state of the industry and the latest headlines.
Video Interviews
While investors recently have favored the “instant gratification” of supporting brokers and MGAs, start-up reinsurer Mereo CEO David Croom-Johnson said he thinks capital will “fall back in love” with balance-sheet companies who deliver consistent profitable results.
In Partnership With
Moody's
Named peril specific mass tort litigation coverage is a $5bn opportunity for reinsurers.
In Partnership With
Scor
Alternative capital can support M&A, says Eric le Mercier.
In Partnership With
Everest
The E&S market has “the same DNA as we do”.
In Partnership With
Xceedance
AI is fuelling MGA growth in Europe and the UK, Clausner says.
Paul Campbell details how the most profitable insurers act during a soft versus hard market.
In Partnership With
Scor
New technologies, including autonomous vehicles, are impacting loss trends already, said Charlie Bartlett, head of P&C for North, Central and Eastern Europe, SCOR, in the walk up to the annual RVS conference in Monte Carlo.
In Partnership With
Westfield Specialty
The insurance industry faces fierce competition to replace retiring professionals amid evolving expectations from younger workers. Tony Chimera, Talent Executive, Westfield Specialty, reveals how investing in people and culture drives success in recruiting and retention.
In Partnership With
M&A Services
While volatile stock markets and increased geopolitical strife may have dampened global Mergers & Acquisitions, transactions among brokers remain robust, said M&A Services Inc.’s Managing Director Chris Hughes and Senior Associate Stephen Scales.
In Partnership With
Swiss Re
Insurers are pairing accumulation and exposure management with modeling to navigate natural catastrophes, said Monica Ningen, CEO P&C Reinsurance US, Swiss Re.
In Partnership With
Markel
Insurers could face a “heightened claims exposure” due to increased regulation scrutiny on the fintech industry, including buy now pay later schemes, AI and crypto, said Nick Rugg, Head of Fintech and Investment Management Insurance for Markel International.
In Partnership With
AXIS
The increase in business and leisure travel – plus niche travel, such as for cosmetic procedures – is driving increased demand for travel insurance, said Guy Bonwick, Head of Global Specialty Accident and Health at AXIS.
In Partnership With
Delos
“Wildfire is a specialist peril," said Kevin Stein, Co-Founder and CEO of Delos, explaining how harnessing data is redefining wildfire risk underwriting.
In Partnership With
AXIS
Nearly 9 in 10 insurance employees see ‘widespread stress and anxiety’ in industry: AXIS/Harris Poll
Companies are focusing on offering mental health support to employees. “We're listening, we're learning and we're sharing,” said Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS, with Phil Schermer, Founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds.
In Partnership With
Markel
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.
In Partnership With
Arch
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.
In Partnership With
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.
In Partnership With
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
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.
In Partnership With
Falvey Insurance Group
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.
In Partnership With
AXIS
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.
In Partnership With
AXIS
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.
In Partnership With
Crum & Forster
"The Once and Future C&F" delves into pivotal moments within the company and the insurance industry and spotlights the leaders who’ve shaped the company’s legacy over the past 200+ years.
In Partnership With
Tysers
Karl Haynes, Managing Director for Wholesale Claims at Tysers Insurance Brokers, explains how advancements like AI and drones are transforming the insurance claims process, improving efficiency and transparency in the London market.
In Partnership With
Greenberg Traurig
Fred Karlinsky, Chair of the Insurance Programme at Greenberg Traurig, discusses Florida's impactful tort reforms, third-party litigation funding, and the booming E&S market's future.
In Partnership With
VIPR Solutions
Paul Templar, Co-Founder & CEO of VIPR Solutions, explores the drivers of growth, key challenges, and future outlook for MGAs in 2025.