Renewals

The 1 April renewals are the key date for Japanese treaty.

Caution around economic volatility wrought mixed outcomes in specialty re.

Reinsurers fended off 20% cuts, but wildfires pleas failed to hold pricing flat.

Some of the Big Four are slowing growth as the market softens.

CUO Rachel Turk said some syndicates were showing a “mismatch” in ambition and strategy.

The reinsurer anticipates downward rate pressure to continue over 2025.

Reinsurers’ hopes that LA wildfires will slow 1.4 softening are in question.

Island appetite remains stable, but early 2025 loss activity has injected fresh uncertainty.

This year’s coverage will involve $2.94bn of new risk transfer.

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.

Some $4.8bn of reinsurance and cat bond limit will come up for renewal in 2025.

Is the MGA start-up boom here to stay?